CCMtg02-05-96MinLONG WOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood City Commission Chambers
IBS W. Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
FEBRUARY S, 1996
Present: Mayor Bill Winston
pepury Mayor Mnamarie Vaaa
Commissioner iris Benson
Commissioner Jim Carrico
Con er Ron Sargen
W. SheltonnSmith, City Administrator
Geraldine D. Zambn City Clerk
Rieliard S. Taylor, Ir., City Attorney
Asst. ChieF Baker, Police Department
John Brack, Dir. of Bldg./Plavning
Chief Chapman, Fire Department
Rhonda Lulford, Purchasing Uirmtor
Sandy Lomax, Dir. of Parks and Recreation
Dawn Jackson, Personnel Officer
Mop a Mitohell, Finn ce Dire
Fernand Tbliea~. Dir. of Public Works
1. CALL TO ORllER. Mayor Winston called aregvlar meeting ~o order at 7:00 pm.
2. A moment of SILENT MEDITATION was FOLLOWED BY THE PLEllGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
3. RECOGNITIONS:
A. DISTRICT #3 PRPSENTATION OF BUSINESS PERSON OF THE
MONlTi AWARD FOR FEBRUARY, 1996-
Corn r Car cogni>.ed terry Cipolla. ver/oper o[ Jerrys Pizz and
Renauram~909 W! SR e434, as Business Personoof The Month for February, nl996.
Commissioner Carrico credited Mr. Cippola for having the best pizza in the area. noting the
Sen net had re oily recognized ro n the ea for honing the best pizza but
issed out on recognizing Mr. Cipolla'sa restaurant Ile acknowledged Mr. Cipolla for
donating to »ny a a fmictions and for previding Longwood with a fine menu.
Photographs then takee.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
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Michael Resnick, union representative of Loca13163, asked that they meet face to Face in
order each a n goal. Said the city is [acing thre unfair labor prat
this tlme.r Objectednte being presented with a piece of paper writtun by the laboreatmmey
order to be saved from die Tabor salts, but that it has not worked. They wanted to talk
with the commission but were told they would not meet because it was again t the Sunshine
Law. Mr. Resnick said it t agaii st the law to meet with them a open forum and
emphaszed the need to meet
David Mar wished [ rate what Mike Resnick said_ Said they w educated
employees, tseveral with~ollege degrees, some working on bachelors and masters degrees.
They under and what ompressiov is and understand the constraints of budget anA jus
want open negotiations.
Tom Maninsov: Said he concurred with Mike Resnick
lefE Duncan: Members of the nndience ndvised he had IeH the chamber.
Paul Ross had nothing further to add to Mr_ Resnick's comments.
Don Castner bad nothing further to add.
Troy Hickson: Deferred to ]im McKenna, representative of the police union
Jim McKui a, refire ring the Police I3en velent Asso said the Police Depar
oration,
ie expected to respond on a professional level. They are aheady working with restricted
anpow A pay study has been don which indicated flier a Eor
employee to stay; n ring £ive have left in the past yea and mentioning how'expensrve it was
to train new office ~. Me. McKenna requested an open [onim.
C'ndy Carbonell yielded to leer union representative.
Mike Resnick said lie stood before the commission awhile back and discussed the pay plan.
Under ands i a difficult der and that ould not be done by October Land
thought the commission undeatoed they were being given as much leeway es possible to
up wiW a plan Wat cold be ceptabJe veryen and to the i that
ould follow. Mr. Remick said the wspaper quoted the mayor vith sayingrtonigh~a play
for employee ould be offered. but yet We offered a plan, but
taken't or leave it offer. Mr. Resnick asked if the unions wereanow negotiating with Mr.
Kruppenbacher. The city attorney explained that the negotiations are being held pursuant
o [lie Florida Statutes. Mr. Resnick asked Mr. Smith iF the coinniiesien mw the paper
they had signed to which Mr. Smith replied he was not sure. Mr. Resnick said none o[ that
appeared on tfie paper they w e given. They an icipated it ould be a ual package of
s wliivh they had disaissed with Mr. Smith end that was i't what tlncycreeeived. They
were trying w deal in good faith; mid they did not want to go to court but i( it carne to that,
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they would beat the ocks off the city. Mr. Resnick said if the city hod said they were not
ready, they could have accepted that rother than the slap iv the face.
Tom Smith yielded to George Varga, anion steward.
George Varga, AFLC10 representative, I.oea16'/3, related that over the yeas when the city
had needs i.e, build a park, etc., they were met and ilia employees did witheut. The city
agreed to bargain in gooU Earth and believed there was still mis-wmmunication and wanted
[his handled above board and on the table. Said he wanted the taxpayers to know the
will wntinue bat said they would like honesry and went to know what they can
expect
Angela I;arhalos concurred with what has been said.
Philip Wright yielded to Jim McKenna.
Jim McKee said the only thing they wantm do is make the commission aware that Wey
want them toaget down to business. Somebody needs to do something.
Lacry lnekson: Audience members said ha left the edamber.
John Paladino: Avdienen members said he left the chamber.
Keith Shoetnxker: Audience members said be le[t the chamber.
Sim McKenna yielded to lim Schuerman.
Jim Schue Said people her e fhc cravens every day. It is important to
compensate them but money isn't everything.
Daniel Moun. Auelievice members advised he had left the chamber.
George Varga; People are irate because no one has come to us. Were wld a package
ould be given to ue on the 30th. Asked that they (City) bargain in good faith. Said they
o the [able in good faith for three contracts and there is still nopay plan. Asked that
they be served notice on how the city wave to do it.
loe Ingerhom yielded to lim McKenna.
Jim McKenna said he Itad nothing more.
Tom Trafion: Concurred with all that has been said.
Nelda Pryor. 108] Sonoma Ci: Briefed the commission on the current status of the
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Founders' Day evene received 131 applications, have t56 booths: have collected $8,34G:
$7,800 aRer sales tax bas been paid.
Ma Pryor said u a tax payer she wanted to take exception with thingssaid. She said these
people saying they a e going to beat the ocks off of Longwood, well ns far s she's
Wed, they ca to Longwood and took the job knowing what it paid and felt they ca
gos ewhere elsem She said she bopedthe commission continues to look out For lire enure
city of Longwood.
Mary Volkening Yt? w. Bay, said one evening the navstruction ov Bay Avenue hnd made
impossible for her to get into her driveway and she went to City Hall and someone from
Public Works w ant ont with a piece of heavy eyuipme and olcared We driveway
entrance. With iespec[to the Bay Avenue project, she criticized changes being made while
the projeot was in progress, and suggested corking out details before beginning the project.
She challenged the commission to try to use acme wmmon sense when doing city bnsneas.
Hal Taylor, 530 Devonshire Boulevard advised that tbn stop light on SR 434 at the
n of Grant Stre as direo~ly overhead of the driv when hew .s stoppetl at the
raffcelight. Said he believed it as bee e Ne stop Iin as painted iv then ong plea
and it would be cosier just to move the stop Tine bank. Asked that the DOT ba asked ~o
correu this problem.
Robert Wons, "105 Trinity Ch, said this ~s the fire( year in the city that he has not been able
to pay my property m ea due to We using cost of everything. 3ald he believed that
veryWing that goe nxthe table negotiable o if they don't put erything on We table
they're Wage( nting in _ood [aitb- Perhaps, the city should look at an all volunteer Fire
Department.
Frank Cooper, 926 Woodgate Tr., said he backed the Poliu Depnrtmen t, the Public Works
Department and the Fire Department- Said he believed the city could raise taxes SS or $10.
Said he did nog like taxes more than anyone else, knew the citys tax base is evrxll, but said
Ise believed the employees deserved a fair wage.
Sim McKen tad to poi to thecitizuiswho have opposing vi sthatall members
will co to do theirjob bu~are conenrned with the contract. Did nod want yon to think
that anyoveeherc is out to hun the citizens in any way.
Con er Vac responded w Wade thm dter (root, and said
according to FloridaaStatutes, they are sot~!II under then a~rtent wntracr
Moiioo by Deputy Mayor Va«a, seconded by Commissioner Sargem to take
caraea nr v gee nose. The cmm~naa~on renesaed
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5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. PAY APPROVED BILLS AND ESTIMATED BILLS FOR FEBRUARY,
1996.
B. APPROVE MMUTES OF JANUARY TL, 1996 REGULAR MEETING.
C APPROVE CONTRACF WITH MEDICAL COMPLIANCE, INC. FOR
AMBULANCE BILLING SERVICE.
D. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR DISPOSAL OF MEllICAL WASTE WITH
BFI (BROWNING-FERRtS INDUSTRIES).
E. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) 9mm HANDGUNS AT 5199.00
PER GUN, IN LIEU Or PURCHASING ONE REPLACEMENT
COMPUTER.
F- APPROVE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL. FROM MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY
AND ONYX PETROLEUM, INC.
G. APPROVE PURCFASE OF E-ZGO TURF VEHICLE FROM STATE
CONTRACT.
H. APPROVF_PURCHASE OR FIVE (5)NO1-EBOOK COMPUTERS AND
TWO (2) PERSONAL COMPUTERS FROM TSD SYSTEMS.
Commissioner Benson moved thm the Consent Agenda be xppmved xs
submitted. Sewnded by Commissioner Vxua
Mayor Winston noted a wrrection on page 464, 6th parxgreph, saying it should read 98/99
nat 88/89.
Commissioner Beeson amended the motion to include the change to the
ea', page 464, bib pxragmph, w rexd 98/99. Seconded by Commissioner
Varna. Carried by a iauimws roll call vote.
6. PUBLIC FIEARING -ORDINANCE NO. 96-1289, AMENDING ORDINANCP:
NO. 495, APPENDIX A (ZONING ORDINANCE) CHAN(i1NG THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND FROM G2 OFF[CE
COMMERCIAL TO RP RESIDENTIALSINGLE FAMILY/DUPLEX. Applicant:
Allen-Madden Engineers, Inu Otmers: P&1 Groves.
Mr. Taylor said he lmd proofof publication for all public hexrivgs on the agenda He then
read Ordinance No. 9fi-1289 by title only.
Mayor Winston opened the public hearing. Mr. Charles Madden, representing I"red xnd
Jahn Bisdive, was present to respond to any questions.
No one else present spoke in favor or ~n apposition.
Commissioner Bemm~ moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by
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Commissioner Sargent and caaied by a voice vote.
Motion by Depnry Mayor Vacoa, seconded by Commissioner Sargent, that
Ordinance No.961289 be adopted. Carriul by unanimous roll call vole.
'/. PUBLIC HF,ARING -ORDINANCE NO. 96-1290, AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 495, APPENDIX A (ZONING ORDINANCE) CEfANGEJG ZHE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF t.AND FROM R-lA
RESIDENTIAL SINGL&FAMILY TO G3 GENF,RALLOMMEI2CIAL
Applicant Allen-Madden Engineers, Ina Owner: F&I Groves.
Mt. Taylor read Ordinance No. 96-1290 by title only.
Mayor Winston opened the public hearing. Mr. Madden was present for avy questions. No
one eLe present spoke in frvor or i opposrnon.
Mat n by Com r Ben raided by Cumm~ssioner Sargen , to
close the public heariuge Carried by acvoice vote.
Deputy Mayor Vaeoa coved the adoption of Ordinance No. 960.1290.
Sevonded by Commissioner Carrico and canted by a unanimous roll call vote
8. PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE NO. 96-1291, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 495, APPENDIX A (ZONING ORDINANCE) CHANGING'IfIE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND PROM C-2 OFFICE
COMMERCIAL TO G3 GENERAL-COMMERCIAL Applivanr Allen-Madden
Engineers, Inc. Owner: P&J Groves.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinmice No. 96-1291 by title only.
Mayor Winston opened the public hearing. Mr. Madden was present to ansver questions.
No else present spoke iv favor or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Benson, se onded by Commissioner Carrico, to
close the public hearing. Carried by a voice vote
Commissioner Benson n Quad the adoption of Ordinance No. 96-129 t.
Sewnded by Deputy Mayor Vacoa and cartied by a nnanimote roll call vote
Mr. Madden advieed ghat Cher w i typographical e n the stag letter and that the
locatov was the northwest vorner of Wayman not ther northeast.
In espon inquiry, Mr. Taylor said it was a scriveners error and that it should jus
be noted in thn record.
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9. COMMISSIONER JIM CAI2R[CO -HOME INVASION.
Can er Car referred to inforn ved during the las ring of x born
Yico ei t
o Colambu Harbor Conrt er Carn indicated his with iltis
happening in Longwood and noted it erred to be happening everywheroe and wished to
address two iss First, he suggested putting a v the w er bill next month
advising c of what hxppened, possibly let[ing the Police Department formulate a
sage advising what n do to prevent this happening at their borne Smvovd, he
nd Asst. Chief Baker disousseda Chapter 14 of We City Code, which does not restrict the
hours of soliciting. Commissioner Carrico sxid perhaps it might be good to amend this
ohapte to put permitted hours for solicitation, perhaps9 a. to 5 pm. Once changed, the
word could be sent to and they would know not to open the door. Further,
suggested all solicitots/peddlers be required to get a permit and to wear the permte
There was continued disutssion regarding Chapter 14, whether or nor the city should get
evolved in ring Roars or whether the police should be aw a of and moduate
Also Chapter 14 vaads same clarification, as tt combines solicitation and
peddlingaand is not very clearly wrtten.
Assistant Chief baker commavtad that when comes ore researched, home invasions ore
wally don a eve ring homrs wham they cannot be seen mid was in favor of putting Yime
Deputy Mayor Vaaa wxs in agreemeniwi[h restrictions on hours, xnd moved
that tha a nay be directed to work with the a t chief xnd the
administrator to clean ap the language in Chapter 14 andxthat solicitors and
peddlers be restricted to hours of 9 a.m. to 5:00 p. m. Seconded by
Comnmssoner Carrico.
Commissioner Benson moved that an amendment be made to the motion to
xdd that a sxfery/awareness notice be placed on die water bill Seconder] by
Comtmssioner Carrico.
Mr. Smith asked the city clerk if the message she wished to place ov the bill was of an
e. Ms Zambri replied she was going to have a notice advising that citaens
were needed to serve on boerds/wmmitteea and deferred w the commission's desire
Deputy Mayor Vaua said there were funds badgered for a newsletter and perhaps one
should be published.
Ms. Lomax said sltc had requested that a in ssege be placed on dre Mmch water bill
civg Ne Easter Egg Hunt and the Founders' Day event but it inadvertently was
primed on the Febniary bill and said she would like to print the message again on the
March bill She further advised that dre Police Department used to publish wntmunity
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awareness newsletters noting they moms very helpful.
Mr. Smith noted that the money budgeted for newsletters had been allocated to the
Busness Advisory Council Eor printing a Longwood brochure.
Commissioner Carrico said he wanted ~o respond to Ma. Lomax' request and if all three
messages mould not be placed on one bill [ben he suggested her message go firsc
Comm er Ben oved the endm ~t be coded saying that the
ssage ba placed onaeubsequent 6111. Commissioner Carrico seconded the
Amended a~rendment Exiled by a three to hvo vote with Mayor
Wivnoq Deputy Mnyor Vacca, Commissioner Snrgent voting nay and
Commissioner Benson and Commissioner Carrico voting nye.
Hal Taylor, Dev usher suggested the possibility of using confisceuon Eunds if the
newsletter ~s to be put out by the Police Deperunevc
Mayor Wlvs said solid ors/peddler ~ the problem: hum and did
are,
not favor time restrictions a navy people go through neighborhoods do?n¢ valid things and
endingthecodewould lrav othing to dowith stopping honveinvnsions.Commissioner
Benson .vas in agreement and believed the Police Department should be responsible to
enlighten the public.
Mr. Pease suggested a Flyer be enclosed with dre coinuusvon m tiug agendas to the
homeowner assoc~au n president which uan be distributed at homeowner meetings.
Main motion curried by a three to two vote with Deputy Mayor Vacca,
Commissioner C rriw and Commissioner Sargent voting aye and Mnyor
Winston and Commissioner Denson v tivg nay.
Motion by Commissioner Carrico to instruct the admiuisnator W get with the
Police Department on possbly fornnilating a message for some water bills in
the Evmre. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Vacca.
Con r ben ved a endure tlrv that the
salt n
adm nistrntor, with We police chieF, re w the CoufiseatiovoFund to e if
thor nays avnilnble to dos wslet modeled after the other letr
puhllshedrtregardivg proteetivv o[properry anU homeinvaeions Motiond ed
for Ixek of a second.
Coo er Cam ved a endm o the motion that a message
be placed on the water blI andn further, tonlook into funds other than the
Oeneml Fund to fiend a newsletter. Seconded by Deputy Mayo+ Vacca.
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When asked iE ibe intent of the motion was to brivg back [he information for
the on for their approval Com er Carr and Depnry Mayor
Vaau agreed. Motion carriul by a anmtous roll callte.
10. FIRST READING -ORDINANCE NO. 9fi-1296, ASSESSING AND IMPOSING
A 1.85 PERCENT (7.85%) EXCISE TAX ON INSURERS' RECEIPTS OF
PREMIUMS FROM POLICY HOLDERS ON ALL PREMIUMS COLLECTED
ON PROPERTY MSURANCE POLICIES COVERING PROPERTY W17HIN
7HE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF f.ONGWOOD, PROVIDING
FOR APPROPAlAT10N OE SAID TAXES TO TI IE RETIREMENT PLAN AND
TRUST ESTABLISHED FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS OF THE CITY (PH 2-19-
96)
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. 96-1296 by title only.
Coimnixioner Denson moved that Ordinance No. 96-1296 be accepted on
frzt reading and that a public hearing be scheduled for February 19, 7996.
Seconded by Depnry Mayor Vacca.
Mayor Winston related this ordinance did vot represent avy vcw taxes but that its adoption
would allow the city to receive the taxes that are already being collected by the state.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
I I. FIRST READING -ORDINANCE NO. 96129'1, ASSESSING AND IMPOSING
A .RS PERCENT (.85%) EXCISE TAX ON INSURERS' RECEIPTS OF
PREMIUMS FROM POLICY 4IOLDERS ON ALL PREMIUMS COLLECTED
ON CASUALTY INSURANCE POLICIES COVERING PROPERTY WITHSN
TI1E CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LONG WOOD, PROVIDING
FOR APPROPRIATE 07= SAID 7AXE5 TO THE RETIREMENT PLAN AND
TRUST F.STAHLISHED FOR 7HS: POLICE OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF
LONGWOOD.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. 96-129"1 by title ovly.
Commissioner Beusou moved l8xt Ottlivavice No. 96129] be accepted on
first reading and that a public hearing be scheduled for February 19, 7996.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Vaeca and carded by unanimous roll call vote.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 96-835, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE F[SCAL
YF:A12 BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 199.5 AND PNDING SEPTEMBk;R 30, 1996,
PROVIDING FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS.
Mr. Taylor read by liesolution No. 96$35 by rifle only
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Deputy Mayor Vacca vovad that Resolution No. 96-835 be adopted.
Sewnded by Commissioner Benson and carried by unanimous roll csll vote.
13. BAY AVENUE.
A. COST "IY)A(.7IVATE URY LING
B. PAVING OF BAY AVENUE.
Mr. Smith advised that the wmmission had in acted the city at rney to w the
and based on his findings, to either go ahead and pave Bay or delay the paving.
Mr. Smith reported that the wntraoror would delay the paving until June.
Commissiover Benson said she drove down Bay and thought the city ought to finish the
paving of Bay and said Il wns incomprehensible that wa would to up the street and wait
to do brick. Said this project should be finished and then we should atmok the issue of
paving the other streets in the city.
Motion by Commissioner Benson that the city administrator direct the Public
Works Depar a the paving of Bay Avenue and that this
project be completed v~ a timely manner. Motion died for lack of a second.
In response to Commissioner Sargent, Mr. Smith replied if the road wes left unpaved it
wind be used as it would be prepared with fresh lime, as it was before it was torn up. He
explainel that one reason [be wntractor was willing to wan was in order to do Bay and
Oleander at the same time.
Disc tined as o paving o nailing, and Mr. Sntlth said he believed he and
Mr.'ISbl~er had'agreed it ould be bettee if both Oleander and Bay w re done at the same
e. He explained that the expense to make Bay useful for this period of time would be
minimal as the base being put down would be the sub base [o the paving.
Disc ued with regard to the impact [ees and the vest of a lift station if Mr.
ontln
Bar o hook in o the force main, and the fact that the node provides a reduced
late to a residevcG if hooked in within 6 months of availa6iliTy.
Commissioner Benson moved to go ahead with the paving mrd allow Mr.
Bar o hook in t [6e s e fee charged t the Lake Gem people.
Commissioner Sargen seconded for the purpose of discuss~ov.
Disc ontinued regarding Mr. Barnett hooking into the force main using an individual
IiH st on Inc led on his property, plus, his plumbing costs vs. the city ee ling the se~vu
line at aocast m the City of $30,0110 now, with aAAitional vests involved lam~Vwhav the sewer
project slated far 98/99 is wnstructed.
Deputy Mayor Vacca moved to wnsider the lift station mid the paving as two
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separate items. Seconded by Commissioner Cxrrioo.
Commissioner Benson moved to a the paving o[ Bey Avenue
mediately. CommLcsloner Cartiw ~alled a poiv of order, as the motion
s the s the miginal m which .v n the floor. Mayor Winston
ntlot
eld a mot~ov was out of order bu could beatreated ae a restatement.
Mr. Pease said the Historical Commission was designed [o applications for
and it has er been the Ffiswric Com responsibility to impro
Ene aism r noweeer, when ne game on n:e ~mmisaion, ne ~~a ~~ np wim creative ides. ~o
se funds but did not believe it was his responsibdity to be raising moveys to pay for
bricks. lie said when he brought the vp for disc al the last m ring it
because there was discussion about coming up with inforrnat~on ov paving with brick He
said, currently, there is $22,000 iv the budget Far West Warren, and approximately $8,000
left toward the paving of Wilma. Said $30,000 would pay for half of a xtreet, or pay for
walks or an outline of the district. Said he never intended for rile paving of Bay to
beheld up.
As to whether the paving could be completed before Fonvders Day, Mr. Tiblier said he
believed the t gives the conHaetor 75 days omplete iron rile order of
~o proceed. But, would have to talk to the wntractor tomorrow depending
omhe mmm~sson's demsion tonight.
Commissioner Benson moved to call the question. Uied for lack of a second.
There was discussion with regard to the feasibility of paving Bay now, but writing ~o pave
Oleander until the work on the pipe under Oleaader is completed.
Commissioner Bevsov moved to call the question. Motion died far lack of
a second.
Commissioner 6enson restated her motion to allow Mr. Barnett to construct
individual pump system to to the force main and that he be
charged rite same fee as the lake Gem homeowners.
Mr. Smith asked if the moron included the city pay for the lift station, $3,000.
Commissioner Bensov thnnght it was expensive for a homeowner avd that the
city should absorb that and moved an amendment to that effect. Motion
died (or lack ofa secondst
In response to Commissioner Vacca as to whether the city could purchase something for
the personal use of a resident, Mr. Taylor saiA it is something that is not normally done
avd, if done for one, would have to be dove for all.
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Disc ued with regard to amending the budget, the order of sewer projects and
possibiliTy of offering tx redits in fan rof Helping to mpro ethe dirt t Mr. Taylor said
he did not see any other alternative but to reduce the Fee and let Mr. Burnett buy Isis own
lift station.
Disco ued with regard to the valved [or Mc Bar ett to hookup and it was
otedsthnt the fee to the airy could be paid ov n-year period making the project more
financially feasible, given the fact that he would also have to buy his own IiH smtion. Mr.
Bar sable to this. Whether the wst of the lift station could be addeU to the
ten-yeatr payment was qucstionad and Mr. Taylor responded it could not be added.
Comm er Dev Wade a n that the city ar sage a Hook up fee of
52,350's5acovded byvCommrssiove~Sargen .
Com er Sergen asked if theciry has w, by their ,agreed to allow anyone else
mlui t n uchon
n the s o pay $2,350 and book in o the fore Mr_ Taylor said it ould pouibly
open thatedoor. Mr. Tiblier referred to the code,vsaying Mr. Barnett is gi en the same
onsideration any other residant would receive, given the fact that he puts in a IiH station,
bat sold he did not think this would happen Iv most cases due to the extraordinary cost.
Mr. Taylor continued they ware set ing a precedent but were not legally bound.
Con r Ben ended her say due special
the city at sagas hookup fee of $2,350. Mot ended,
seconded by Commissioner Surges and carried by a tunnnous rollarell vote.
Motion by Commissioner Sargent, sewnded by Commissioner Benson [o take
a break. Carried by a vowe corn. Thn comnrrssion recessed from 9:4'1 p.m.
to 9:57 p.m.
Mot n by Com er Cnr onded by Comr r Sargent to
end the ring [or e half houre Mot n failed byna~h~e o two vote,
w'[h Mayor Wins n, Deputy Mayor Vec and Cov er Ben [ing
nay and Commruioner Carrico and Comnnssroner Sargen voting ayev
Motion by Commissioner Beeson, seconded by Convniuioner Sargent to
extend the meeting [or ten minutes. Carried by voice vote.
1A. C7TY ADMMISTRATOR'S REPORT.
A. Mr. Smith advised that a sympathy card had bee ant on behalf of the city
eomnnssron m lassie Bates, a counts clerk whose husband passed away this weekend.
B. Mr. Smith reportad that tbls m ruing the Geraldo Rivera Show aired a
segment about the Pleasure Dome and reported it was IocateA in Longwood. Mr. Smith
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said he had received a few calls bom citizens this morning who were upset about this
report, but apparently, before the show's end, Were waa a correction to the locxtion.
('. EGG fiUNi.
Mr. Smith reported Wan unless the n decides differentty, they would go ahead
with the Faster Egg Hunt as has been dove inn the put.
B. STORM WATER UTILITY.
Mr. Smith related that a work session needed to be scheduled to decide one way or the
other about me atom,warer mdiry fee.
C. SHERIFF'S "CtiA1N GANG"
Mr. Smith reported that the city was going to be able to use chain gang workers ham the
Sheriff's Department to do road work.
D. DRAkT DESIGN OP CITY LOGO.
Mr. Smith advised that draft design of the proposed airy logo has been developed for
comnnss~on s review and said they would await some input as to how to proceed.
A. Commissioner Benson said she was iv favor of calling it an Easter Egg Hunt
and going forward as has been done in the past.
Then es disc with regard to the proposed Togo and it a the of the
Comm n that a bolding, preferably a historic Longwood build?rig or rive C iy Hall, be
included in the logo.
Deputy Mayor Vacca said she wished W bring m the attention of the commission the work
that Sandy /.omax has put into the mediae work. She said the draH agreement has been
o the state and would like to give Sandy the opportunity to begin to get soma kind of
seiedule set up. Mr. Smith advised tlixt work has been done on tint and is waiting for[he
state to get back to us, but anticipated being ready when word is received.
Deputy Mayor vacca asked if they would havo m designate what deparanent will iaodle
this. Mr. Sbtith said he would start using employees from each department end coordinate
as best he could.
Mot n by Commissioner Benson, s onded by Con er Sargent a
end the tearing for an additional five minutes Carzied ,by unanimous
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With respect ro svheduling a work session ov Stormwater Utility, based on the fnG that the
ordina effec rtil October 1, 1996, i s the » of the
commtsswn to defmca work sess~ov until campleoon of the excattrve sessions.
15. C[TY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
A CONSIDER PROPOSFA ORDINANCE -AMENDING CITY CODE
CHAPT'Eli '!. ELECTIONS.
Mr. Taylor explained that due to the possibility of having no wmmissioner with signanire
uWOrity following at election, the proposed ordinance was drafted in order to provide a
procedure to follow hr that event and is presented for consideration and schaduling for first
reading.
Mot n by Com r Ben ceded by Deputy Mayor Vac
schedule proposeds0l'devannesNO. s96-1295 far firs) reading at the ave
ring. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Vacca and carried by unanimous roll
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B. LONGWOOD HEALTH CARE, INC.~REOUEST FOR VOLUNTARY
DISSOLUTION.
Mr. Taylor said when the refinancing of die Longwood Health Care Facility was done,
Longwood f[ealth Carr, Inc, was reantivated in order to transfer the property b [he oily.
This s iE only pnrpos and was caking pen o allow the current board to dissolve
that orpor He explained itdoes two thhtgs~iCnotdusolved anneal fees will leave to
be paid: iC lapsed it loaves tha utrrant board members opan for liability on law suits. He
asked the wmmiseion direction and, further, asked to substitute the city o[ Longwood in its
place.
Motion by Con r Vac a to rotas voluntary dissolution of the
Longwood HeaIW Cares Ins, and to substiate in its place, the city of
Longwood. Seconded by Depnry Mayor Carrico. Carried by unanimous roll
call vote
C. LONG WOOD HEALT[i CARE FACILITY/BEVERLY ENTERPRISES
I) STATUS OF CASE.
Mr. Taylor expleinecl that ties litigation is ving along slowly. During a previous
negot ething said was that possibty th ey would re elite city's settlement
offer.'M~'faylo~said he met with Weir attorneys and Way ce upswitli peetty mush what
Way came np with befora, but es of today's wvversation, Boverly's Board of Directors has
not approved the recommendation from their conversation together. Mr. Taylor said so
we'll jns move along toward n trial.
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2) POTENTIAL CONPLICI OF INTEREST Wt'IH CITY ATIORNEY.
In wnjunetiun with that, Mr. Taylm'snid during a hearing be attendud, the county engineer
wing o of the plan and w7ren asked where the water Crom the retention pond
ould go when it overflows, lie referrer] to [hn map and indicated the property being used
es Mr. Taylor's property. The county thought the property being used was also owned by
Beverly. Dne o this, Mr. Taylor said there Is the potential of a conflict. He advived that
he will ask [hattthe value of his property be considered separately. IE the two properties are
nsidered separately, there should be no conflict; however, if at some paint the overt says
they will assign a value to all wvdevrved proper s, then ha would see an eppar ontlict
and would not be able to repre nr himself and tithe city. Her ended the city could
ntil thee rules whethee they will bav separ t, ifthry say no,
tHen he would withdraw avd the ciTy could seek otlher counsel at tlhnt throe.
It was the ooosensus of thewmmisron to Have Mr. Taylor eontivue to pursue
nvril such time as be hws a wvHiq.
Motion by Commissioner Benson, sewnded by Commissioner Sargent, to
extevd the meeting for five minutes. Carried by voice vote.
3) Mr. Taylor ndvised tlhnt (here is a foreclosure where the city has been named due
o holding a ortgage h h the property. He explained tiher very little ork
volved excepitoranswer the suit and get avy money available to go to the city. Mr. Taylor
advised that it would probably only take a few hours, $200 to $250, and asked permission
to proceed.
Motion by Depuq Mayor Vacca, seconded by Commissioner Seigent to allow
die attorney Io spend no more ihav two hours in representing the city in [he
sort. Caried by a amorous roll call vote.
4) COLUMBUS HARBOR PARK PROPERTY.
Mr. Taylor refereed to the commissions agreement ro sell the Columbes Harbor Park
property to the churchh. He said o of the thivgs that came up in the title search was that
the private citizens or community would have m release any riglha they have to the "Mask."
Mr. Taylor said he had always kno er plan and thought i
referred to as a park because it had bheens talked about as a place to put a parkatKowevers
he has found it was actually planed asa pxrk and nor as xsewer plant Fie said he has got
o gei back to the title tympany and hopes they will writo a title document ro allow us to
close. If they will not, he hoped there were some documents on file that ehowed the
property was intendul to to used as a sewer plant not a park. Otherwise, a class action suit
against the residents would have to be filed in order to release then rights. Ne said he did
advised Mr. Abt regarding this problem. He suggested if we have to go to tines actiorh, that
city rent the property to the church, which would allow thenh to um the properly until the
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