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Longwood Ciry Commission Chambers
1]5 W. Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
February l9, 1996
Present: Mayor Hill Winston
Deputy Mayor Anoamarie Vacca
Commissioner Iris Henson
Commissioner llm Cartico
Commissioner Ran Sargent
W. Shelmn SmiW, City Admin:svatw
Geraldine D. Zambri, City Clerk
Richard S. Tdylor, Jr., City Attorney
Assl Chief Baker, Police Department
lobo Brack, Dir. of Blrlg/Planning
Sondra Loma; Parks m:d Recreation Director
Monica Mitchell, Pivunce Director
Fernand Tiblier, Dir. of Public Worla
I. CAI.L'LO ORDER. Mayor Winston called a regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m_
2. A moment of SILENT MEDITATSON was FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE to the Pleg.
3. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
A. Mr. Taylor read a Proclamation PROCLAIMING MARCH, 1996, AS
"VIOLENCE FREE COMMDNITY MONTH."
B. RECOGNIZING FRED BISTLINE FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO
TtiE CITY OF LONG WOOD AS A MEMBER OF THE HISTORICAL
COMMISSION.
Mayor Wins wgnized Ered Bis0ine for bis dedirs red service to rie city of Longwood
as a member of the Flis~oric Commission.
C. DISTRICT#4 NOMINATION OF BUSINESS PERSON OFTHE MONTtI
FOR MARCH, 1996.
Deputy Mayor Vxcra nominated Mr Roy Thurston, owner of Supreme
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Leather Restorers, 155 Mingo Trail. Nomination confirmed by
D. 15TH ANNUAL "JUVENILE OF THE YEAR" (]OY) AWARDS.
Deputy Mayor Vacca recognized each student while Mayor Winston presented the mtnual
Jay Award Cortificates to the following:
Dustin Stone -Altamonte Elementary Senool
F,ugene Calabrese, ]r- ~ Greenwomd Lakes Middle School
Gray Hobbs, Jr. -Lake Mary High School
Mikhel Barkan and Michael Madden - Longwomd Elementary
Adam Zurkuhlen -Lyman High School
Kenrsa Meria Pinnock - Milwee Middle School
Anne McMOnagle - Roak Lake Middle School
Will Hood -Woodland Elementary Scbool
E. PRESENTATION OF THE HEAUTIFICAT[ON AWARD FOR
FEDRUARY, 1996, HY THE BUSINESS All VISURY COUNCILTO DCC
CONSTRUCTORS, INC., 355 5. CA 42'1.
Commissioner Sargav4 in tna absence of Mr. Daly, chaimtnn of the Business Advisory
Council, presented the Febriary, 1996, cec[ifkete to Mr. John ]ones, DCC Constructors,
Inc Mr. Jones extended appreciation for the award noting that DCC has strived to make
their bus showplac n the unity and Mang weir t n years m the city have
done one b1llion dollars worth of bus ness.
Con r Den ved for a five Seconded by
Con erSxrgen andrarriW byuvanimousvoicevotes Thecommisston
recesse'dsPoom']:20 pmt. to'1:25 p.m_
4. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. DISTRICT #1 NOMINATION TO CODES P.NPORCEMENT BOARD.
Commissioner Benson v aced Mr. Edward M. Kuhn to the Codes
Enforcement Board and then read a biograpbieal sketch.
Deputy Mnyur Vacca snid she received a phone call [Iris weekend and tare person currently
erving has requested to be reappointed- She said several montltsago there.ras a problem
with members being removed and not being conta<eed and thought the aommissioti s policy
cold be w reappoint if the person serving requested to be oppoimtcd. Commissioner
Aen aicl she did not believe the commission was tied to any rule a the reappointment
procedure is in the Code. She snid she selected Mr. Kuhn buause she believed him to be
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best suited. F1tr~her, the previous member has served flue years and she thought itwas rime
for a change and that there are other mnzevs who wish to serve.
Disc ned with regard to nppointing within one's district; raking ca of people
who do~~olun er for boards; concern with respec o Mr. Kuhn living in District 5, which
of Comp er Hen 's dirt and whether ould precede Mayor Wins n fro
appointing from his own District. Mayor Winston said hedid review the board memberships
and said it would not preclude him from appointing from District 5. Commissioner Carrico
iv Fav r of selecting fro within wn dist t. Comm er Vec said she felt
uv[vlr to those volunteers, when they a rreque ling reappoi eeh to not be
appointed. Com r Ben said she had fulflled the requir o fill a
appoint Pvrdrer said the ov has disc issed that if you believ
e qn. lifted frot other dirt t"you nppoint them. Mayor Wins saidehe
thought if sv a has don a good job and w eappoin ,that t should be
nsidered, bnt felt i sup to the individual w .How r, he ned thnt
of good to dow ething that ould be takens per natty o Hake the per n Eeel
slighted. However, thenway tho regulations are set Upson ~s nt the discretion of the
Deputy Mayor Vacov reminded that the appointment is made by the
commission as a whole.
Nomination failed by a three to with Deputy Mayor Vacs,
Com r Car and Con vro Sargen voting nay and Mayor
Wintton mid Comnnss~oner Oenaov voting aye.
Comm er Hen ved [or a five saying she vished to
speak to ,Mr. Kuhn whoo n the eud~iea rMOt n died [or lack of a
ond. Com er Ben stepped down ro speak brieFly to Mr. Kuhn
ssiooi
and then rem tied t iha dais
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Donald Brown, H']t Oleander Street, said he wished to hold Lis re narks until the
Wildmere drainage is brought up. Mr. Smith said he had intended w bring up the
Wildmere drainage under his report. The coinmissioo concurred with Mr. Brown's regoex.
Tom Jackson, 344 Tnr n Sire explained that then a problem ithe Highland Hills
neighborhood park due to thetin r [he numbma of users that are n nrily
children from the subdivision. Many people have mmeto him with problems;nenproblen
with pinking, older children taking over the perk, thereby, smaller children are intimidated
and won't go down to the park, etc Mr. lackson suggested that perhaps Reiter Park was
udliu far a buketbxll wen for the older children, so me neighborhood park
remains available for the smaller children tti~hin the neighborhood.
During discussion it was noted chat the only control now is by ordinance end the hype of
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equipment in the park. Building a basketbnll court in Reiter Perk was suggested; inuring
r the park to the ho which ti e they would a mntenance was also
mentioned. Ms. Lomax wasvtl en asked her opinion on the subjectm
Ma. Lomax said she had proposed a baskedretl court for Reiter Pxrk but is had been cut
during budge[ Ms Lrnnax agreed with Mr. Jackson with respect to the problems at the
neighborhood parks, parking, destroying park property, eto. Further, alI the neighborhood
parka with basketball fecilitiu are being inundated with tennegers. She said iE a court was
as put at Reiter Park, it would need to be lighted and she estimated a cost of $4,000/5,000
to build, lighting another $2,000. Further, a lighted faciliry would draw a lot of teens
WiHr respec releasing the park to the hom and after e disc v, Mr.
Taylor explaival why he did not believe it was n ov nblessolnticn. Mayor Wiostoni said he
e he ould w nsider abandon g the park and suggested perhaps the
bnsketa weld be lowered.nthereby, <liswuraging the older children and suggested other
options should be reviuved. Ms Rubello, resident iv Highland Hlills, suggested hnposivg
ie limits. Mayor Winston suggested, perhaps, Mr. Smith and Ms. Lomax could provide
nn estimate Eor the cost to provide a court at Reiter Park.
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. PAY APPROVED BILLS AND ESTIMATED B[7.I.S POR THE MONTH
OF FE.ARlfARY.
B. APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY S, 1996 REGULAR MEETING.
G APPROVE E.XPF.NDFPURfl OF $1,000 FOR LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL
PROIECS G.RA.D.D. 1996 FROM THE CbNF(SCA'FION FUND.
D. ACCEPT SALVAGE BID OF $4,500 FROM FLEET FINANCIAL
SERVICES FOR 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA AND APPAOVii
PURCFASE OF 1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA/W 800 MHZ RADIO
SYSTEM FOR $20,872
E. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #60'11 FOR SIGN BLANKS, POSTS AND
RELATED HARDWARF. TO MUNICIPAL SIGNS, ING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,000.
F. APPROVE PURCHASE OF LIQUID CHLORINP PROM IiARCROS
C.HEMiCALS INC. AT ESTABLISHED CONTRACT PRICE
G. RETAIN SERVICES OF AUDITEL TO AUDIT CIT1^S TELEPHONE
BI11S-
Motion by Commisvioner Benson, sewnded by Deputy Mayor Vacca,
that the oo t agenda, as submittal, be approved- Carried by
iinammous roll call vote.
7. PUBLICIdFARING-ORDINANCENO.96-1296. ASSF,SSING ANDIMPOSING
A 1.&5 PERCENT (1.&5%) EXCISE TAX ON INSURERS' RECEIPTS Or
PREMIUMS FROM POLICY HOLDERS ON ALL PREMIUMS COLLECTED
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ON PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICIES COVERING PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF 1'HE CITY OF LONG WOOD, PROVIDING
FOR APPROPRIATION OF SAID TAXES TO TI{E^ RETIREMENT PLAN AND
TRUST ESTABLISHED F012'CHE FIREFIGH'PERS OF THE CITY_
Mr. Taylor advised thwt proof of pnbliralion had beau submitted. Mr_ Taylor read
Ordinance No. 96-1296 by title only.
Mayor Winston opened tl~e public hwring_ No ova spoke iv favor or in opposition.
Commissioner Benson moved to close the public hearing. Scvonded by
Commiu~oner Sargent and carried by a voce vote.
Deputy Mayor Vacw moved to adapt Ordinance No. 9G-1296. Seconded by
Commissioner Sargent and carried by unanimous roll call vote.
e. PUBLICHF.ARING-ORDINANCE NO. 96129'/, ASSESSING AND IMPOSING
A .85 PERCENT (.85%) EXCISE TAX ON INSURERS' RECEIPTS OF
PREMIUMS FROM POLICY I10LDERS ON ALL PREMIUMS COLLECTED
ON CASUAL"PY INSURANCE POLICIES COVERING PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF 1'HE CITY OF LONGWOOD, PROVIDING
FOR APPROPRATION OF SAID TAXES TO THERETIREMENTYLAN AND
TRUST ESTABLISHED FOR THE POLICE OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF
LONGNOOD.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance NO 96129'/ by title only.
Mayor Wins o opened the Public Hearing. No one presen spoke in favor or in
opposition.
Commissioner Ronson moved to close the public hearing. sewnded by
Canmisvoner Carrico and parried by a voice vote.
Motion by Deputy Mvyor Vacca, sewnded by Commissioner Sargent that
Ordinance Na 95129'1 be adopted. Carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
9. FIRST READING-ORDINANCENO.9G-1295,AMENDING'FHE CITY COll$
CHAPTER 7. ELECTIONS., RY ADDING A NEW SUE-SECTION (e)
ENTITLED. "SWEARING IN CEREMONY AND SPECIAL MEETING:'
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. 96~I295 by title only.
Motion by Deputy Mayar Vxccx, sewnded by Commissioner Ranson that
Ordinance No. 96-1295 be accepted on first reading and that a public Bearing
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be scheduled for Maroh 4, 1995. Carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
10, Rfl5OLUT1ON NO. 96836, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE; PISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCPOBER 1, 1995 AND HNDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996,
PROVIDING FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS.
Mr. 'ITylor read Resolution No. 96-836 by title only.
Commissiover Benson moved that Resolution No. 96-836, amending the
budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1995, and ending September
30, 1996, be adopted. Sewnded by Commissioner Sargent and carzied by a
unanimous roll call vote.
IL REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF kflAS57GNMENT OF NON-EXCLUSIVE
COMMERCIAL. SOLtD WASTE FRANCld LSE FROM WESTERN WASTE 7O
USA WASTE SERViCF.'S.
Comp r Bev owed that Ne uignn of then xctusive
ciul solid waste franchise from Western WasremUSA WasreeServrves
be approved. Sooondod by Commiuiover Vacca.
Mr. Smith explained that Nle request was due [o a merger of the two companies and
~ccommended approval.
Carried by unanimous roll wIl vote
12. REVIEW AND CONSIDER TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY TAX
Mr. Smith said the telec ex had been discussed sev rel ti and explained
Nat ould c all telec, uch as beeper celltelar phon
Mr. Smith recommended an ordinnuce be adapted to impose the ]%o telecommunicatioocs
Motion by Deputy Mayor Vauca, that the code be amended to implement the
']% telecommuvicatiovs tax. Sewvded by Commissiover Sargent
Dnpury Mayor Vacca painted out that the current taxis I0~ end this would reduce the Nx
to'1%which would relieve the average homeowners. Commissioner Sargent said those using
the special wmmunications would be paying the tax anA, basically, it was a user lax.
Mayor Winston believed it as just another tax and that it would inhibit some businesses
n the city. Commissioner Benson said it would burden the business owners even nrorc and
thought rho commission's objective was to lighten their burden.
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Mon rzied by a three t with Deputy Mayor Vac
vote,
Commissioner Sargent and Commissioner Carries voting aye and Mayor
Wlvsroo end Cominissiancr Beisson voting nay.
13. MONTFILY FINANCIAL REPORT-OCTOBER, 1995
Presentation of the monthly Bnanclai report ivas discussed end it wax voted that previously
it had beev presented with specifc highlights as to the most relevant issues or points. Ms.
Mitchell pointed out that she has added av additional report regarding invesMents, as a
e requires Nis report be provided. With respec o the onNly repot s, Ms.
M'tehed said sties oulU do ned but that she would be betternequipped W pre
the repot in Ne manner disvussedi beginning with ]avuary, 1996, as she was not on board
prior to lasnuary.
Mot on by Com er Sargen4 se coded by Com er Cxrri take
a five on Carriul by a voice vote. ThesCommission~eceasecl
from Sn25 p[m [to 8.3d p.m.
14. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. FDOT HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AGREHME,NT
Mr. Smith advised that the state will submit a revised highway maintenance agreement due
to the vttomeys for the DOT making some revisions to their existing contract.
B. FLORIDA AVENUE.
Mr. Smith advised that ther regarding the Florida Ave right-of-way, e
of CR 423, as to whether it belongs wse6e railroad. He advised that tleis right-of way-has
been used as x cheek has a rtreet eigv ov it and has beev heated as a meet However,
oily, it has been found that city property and v an has requested to lea
a pot of this right~ot-.nay fmm the railroxd xvd wants to fence it, which will c otf
othertresiden[s from using the street Donng discussion additional information was added;
lice se has in fact been granted by the mihoad but after nths, he may be e
a Ieese; only onehome was built in the Irvte ]h's, facing FlaridasAvenue, all others backup
to Florida', many residents use this as ev access road to [heir property.
Mr. Taylor said hew cots ether if it has bee ned and mainmived as asheet
for four yea it ben m Right be pre oripviv also ned.
How neA witharespectwwbetlier the mihnadais convdereUa governmevtvl
ntityValso, but~io rerviewing so said he believed es long as you impeding
the railroad, yon could adversely posseu the property. However, felt there w~ still some
grey urea as tar as maintaining and was going to Zook into what has done in Ne way of
maintenance hot believed the city should take a position and requested the wmrniasion
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grant the mayor aritlrority to sign and certify a map that it has been used as a sir ,
provided that is what is determinW.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Vacua, seconded by Commissioner Sargent, for the
period of to e between m rings, if the at rney end building/planving
direcWr determine the subject xrea is a streetotha mayor be authorized to
sign and certify a nap that tt has been used as a street. ('arried by
C POLICE, AND FIREEICH"SERS' PENSION HOARD
Me. Smith advised brat at smne¢ime in the nrar future, a Pension Board will have to be
xablished for theriew retirement plan for police antl firefighters and the commission will
hav nuke eppoit this board. Mr. Smith reported that two c o£
Longwood, Mrs. Robert Won ~vd Mr. Steve Ruiper, have indicated that they wwould be
interested in serving ov this board.
D. WtLllMERF. DTTCH.
A photograph of Mr. Brown's back yard prior to auy eonsttvetion work being done on the
Wildurere Duch (Longwood Canal) was circulated te the oommissiou members. A video
taken on Monday, February 19, 1996, was then shown of the current condition of the Brown
earl Bonner properties. This video indicated that the ditch was now approximately 30 feet
wide vs. tlrenacrowerwidth prio r. Dixusslon surraundndwhethertheditch
within the ntys 30~foo wide whether the slopes re 3:1, whether the
dhdt would re a filled with w awhether vordd be dry m t of the ,the fa<
that there was a discrepancy iv theeeounty's planstvs. what wee actually beingroo eted~
Farther, apparently due to not needing the additional storage area, We county did not need
the which w s offered by Mr. Don r. The ords'substa tial coinpliai
disc seed as they related to the nhange to the plan riot needing additional pem ring from
St. Iahns Alter continued dis<usrelon, the wmm ssion agreed tltet the city surveyor go t
the Bro m property to e that the nary has stayed within and that the
slopes at 3:1 mtd iE iswas determined that the county w vithinelts easement or
that thetslopes we e ter than 3:1, the county would be mntaeted-
Deprtry Mayor Vaeca, referring to the condition of Mr. Brown's property, risked bim if the
nary brought truck Dote his propeny without permission. Mr. Drown said they had e
temporary c and in addition, he bad brought so e dirt onto hie
enf
proporry and said heoiraded them access if Hrey I¢veled thu din on hls prnperry_
I5. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. No report.
16. MAYOR AND COMMISS10NEli5- RFPOR'IS
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DISTRICT #2. No raport
DISTRICT #3. Due to the work se n being ii onvlusive thie a ring,
Commissioner Carrico askeA if the commission wished to give Mrc Smith sane direction as
o what way to goon the sewer. Further, said he was leaning toward Ms. Mitchell and Mr.
Snith going to the bank to get the bond covenants reduced. Sewndly, would like to see
what the ponbility would be of activating the dry lines, provided the rates are reduced that
tt was not mandatory, and perhaps providing some kin0 of incenitve to hook in.
Mayor Wlnsmn preferred to find out about the impact fees before deciding the Issue of the
dry lines.
Mayor Winston called for a w asking the bank to allow the city to reduce the
mpact fees. There wu a unanimous consensus.
DIS'p1iICT #4. No report.
DISTRICT #5. Mayor Winsron said he wished to emphasize t11e need to get back
o the 20-Year Plan. Also, Rangeline Road needs to be put back on the table as a lot of
Duey has been wmmitted and it needs to be readdreseed. Mayor Winston »sked it the
ecaptu o[capacity from We hospital was still being pu sued. Mr. Smith said a budget
nsfer r s approved earlier t the t ring and a check will be s o the hospital for the
capacity and we'll see what happen with respec otheir accepting the check Mayor
Wiaaton said there were also a number of other things that need to be revisited.
DISTRICT #1. Commissioner Benson nddrened the nomination she made earlier
n the meeting saying she believed the opposition was politically motivated and had nodring
o do with n :. Lveryon i the city is titled to apply and when someone Itas served
five years, somrvone else should be given an opportunity to serve.
Commissioner Benson also heard that one of the membea of this commission has attended
subeo o[the Parks and Recreation Roard and was giving advice on the Sunshine
Law. Further, believes dris should he Iefr w the attorney.
Commissioner Benson referral to ewspaper article titled "Share The Road," which
showeda sign on wbich acar and bicycle rider are sharing the roan Commissioner Benson
said this was an experimental pryect in Colorado which they were hoping would eventually
be approved for use across the country. Sbe said she thought it was a useful tool for
Longwood, and if it with c t approval. this type sign could be put up in the
appropriate areas. Commissioner Bensolo said she would pass the artiolc around.
17. ADJOURN.
Motion by Coimnissioncr Cnrriw, secnnded by Comntissioncr 13cmm~, to
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adjoria. Caaied by unanimous vowe vote.
Meeting adjourned ar approximately 9:48 p.m.
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William E. Winston, Mayor
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