CCMtg01-09-95MinLONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
LONG WOOD CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
JANUARY 9, 1995
Present Mayor Iris Beu
Deputy Mayor Iim Carrico
Cam er kon Sugen
Com er Bill Wins
Cam et Avv te1Vacea (left meeting at 9:56 p.m.)
W. Shelton Smith, City Adminlsvator
Geraldine D. Z mbri, City Clerk
Eva Neisler, Deputy City Clerk
Richard 5. Taylor, ]r., City A~torncy
Sohn Brock, Dir. of I'lanning/Bldg. Services
Dawn Jackson, Personnel/Admin. Officer
Sovdra Lomax, Dir. o[Purks and Rccreatiov
Dan McNutt, Finavce Direvtot
Fernand Tiblier, Dir. of Publiv Works
L Mayor Benson called a regular meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
2. Amoment of SILENT MEDITATION WAS FOLLOWL^D BY THEPLEDGEOF
ALLEGIANCE.
3. PROCLAMATIONS(RECOGNI'fIONS.
DISTRICT #5 PIiFSENTATION OF BUSINESS PERSON OF THE MONTH
AWARD TO GENE HORVA'f[{, CUSTOM MASTERS, INC, 1320 6ENNETT
DRIVE
Com er Wlnston recognized Mr. Gene Horvath, Custom Musters, Inc., as Business
Petsoo of [he Month of Ianuary, 1995. He credited Mr. Horvath with the invention of tba
flow [ Itra on ryate and noted thnt Qis n Mns s, the nal bus -
Commiss~oner Wlnston presented Mr. HorvaN whb a cerdf care and rphotogruphs vere
taken.
4. 60ARD APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CHARTER ADVISORY
~ COMMITTEE.
Commissioner Sargent deterred his appointment.
Comnrtssioner Winston nommetetl Nelda Pryor
Deputy Mayor Carrico deferred his appointnent.
Mayor 6enson nominated Marvin Meltzer.
Commissioner Vacea nominated Nick Waggon r.
Mr. Taylor stated he had reviewed the issue of wielder current board Members may serve
on the Charter Advisory Committee. He said tho Charter talks in port about anyone serving
on LPA Or 60A not Bolding any other nary offioe/employment. Said in his opinion, it would
nclude being a ember of the Gim r Rev w Com On the other side of the
ergnm ould be that being on the Char er Advisory Cont which is a limited-te
wand it is not a city office such as the LPA or BOA itMe~ Taylor said he believed
the Cum needed to rake a det whether being on Char would
e 'holding a city vof6oe, andr if s onihentoavyone presently serving on a
board/comm~t~ee would not be eligible to serve.
Mayor Bemm~ said she did not believe being a member of the Charter made a member a
city officer, nor did she believe being a member of LPA er 60A wvstidited being a oily
office Mayor Benson suggested perhaps the Chaser Comnnuee should review and
address this issue.
After disc s the of the Con n Nat ember of a other City
Doard wuldsalso nthe Char sthe Char er Advisory Con entporary
It additio, duc oldie teat than Mayor Hen ~ hadmvotaprovided the
Com vitlr a copy of Mrt Meltze s board Appoi n~ fon ,that Mr. Meltze
appointment would be deferred u alai the Board Appoi nt Por s provided to the
Com lion. Commissioner Sargen suggested Nevote on all appointments be held to next
week~i
Nomination of Ms. Pryor oonf need by a unanimous roll nail vote.
Nomination of Mr. Waggoner wnfirmed by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. DISTRICT #2 APPOINTMERT TO THE PARKS AND RGCRE.47lON
ADVSSORY 60ARD.
ConrmissionerSargentedvised of his nominee's withdrawal and suggested to Mayor Heuson
that he worild like to appoint her nominoe, Mr. Kiger. Mayor Benson had no objection.
Con er Sargen led Mr. I2usse,Il Kiger sthe Dist et #2 repro othe
Peaks and RecreationtAdvisory Board. Nommanon vai ried byre unammous roll call vote.
G DISTRIC'T' #1 APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY IIOARD.
Mayor Benson deferred her appointment.
S. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Mayor Benson said a yonog boy swot, Mntt Pacalli, wished to address the Commission with
Matt Pacelli, 225 Soldiers Creek Place, read a letter.vhicl~ wnveyed his feelings with regard
evident that he and his brother bad been involveA in which .vas canned by n drunk
drives He considered himself Iu<ky in Wat his brothm was not killul and, if he had been
killed, Iiow devastatlvg nn effect it would lave had on hls life. He appealed to everyove
not m adve venue ~mox~ratea no. ro aunty anyone else ro ar;ve when ~mox~retea.
G. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. PAY APPROVED BILLS AND ESTIMATED BILLS F012 MOMH OF
FEBRUARY.
B. APPROVAL OF MMUTES OF DEC@MBER 7, 1994 SPECIAL
MEETING, DECEMBER 12,1994 WORK SESSION, DECEMBER 19,1994
WORK SESSION AND DECEMBER 19, 1994 REGULAR MEETING.
Mot n by Con r Vac onded by Commnissioner Snrgen, that the
consant agenda, as submitted, be approved.
Mayor Bensov said she wonld like the December'], 1995, mivutes to retlect that when she
asked who the ditch (Fairy I,nke Canal) belonged to, the Connty representative replied it
wns the County's Uitch and tliat they would mmntain and clean rt.
Mou n by Come er Vace onded by Commissioner Snrgen end the
on Watthe sof December ~, 1995 bed ended to nchide Mayor Ben
asked the County ~epre who the ditch belonged t and the County
Repre replied itwsthevCounty'sdi~oh and thattbe Cau~rywould ma~nmin
and clean ~1'reMOnon as amended carriul by unenmrous roll call vote.
~. PUBLIC HEARING, ORDINANCE NO. 94-1236, AMENDING THE
COMPREIiENSIV E ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM R~IA TO R-3.
IACATION: WES7 WILDMERE, BLOCK 1. LOTS 1-] AND COTS 20-2fi.
Mr. Taylor announced thatba had proof of publication for rill public hearings listed on the
agenda. Mr. "Taylor read OrAinance No. 94-1236 by Title only.
Mr. Smith explained the request was to bring the zoning into compliance with the Camp
Plan and the LPA and staff reconnnend approval.
Mayor Benson opened We public heari~e. Mr. Walter Temple, 105 Sandpine Irene,
representing the owners of the property, spoke iv favor of the request explaining it would
bring the zoning into compliance with the Comprehensive Plen.
Cathy Swaggerry, 247 Zltllis Avenue, spoke in opposition, not because the development is
opposed bu[ regrtested the Commission Uelay any developme t this time until all the
flooding ptroblems iv the area surrounding the Fairy Canal are resolved- She indicated
n that mote horises and more asphalt would mean mate water to their yards and
names.
Motion by Commissioner Vacca, seconded by Commissioner Winston, to close the
public hearing. Motion carried.
Con m Sargev asked if the ordina ould be tabled until so rch is don
o what kind of pmblerms this would create. Mr- Snlth adviaed Nlsract ov will only
bring thn zoning into conformanve with the Comp Plan and the applicant will have to come
back to be approved far development.
Mo[ion by Commissioner Vaeea, seconded by Commissioner Winston, that Ordinance
No. 94-1236, attending the Comprehensive Zoning of the City of Longvood,
changing the z ning of c itory from R-tA to R-3, be adopted.
Commissioner Sargent assured the residents in the area Wat their interests will bo
protected. Carried by unanimous cell call vote.
8. PUBLIC HE3ARING, ORUINANCE NO. 94-123, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF TF3E CITY OF LONG W OOD,
CHANGING THE ZONING OP CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM C-2 TO R-1.
LOCATION: LONGWOOD HILLS ROAD/L.AKE B.MMA ROAD, PARCELS 1
AND II.
Mr. Taylor read Ordivavve No. 90.123'] by title only. Mr. Smith said this ordinance would
brhtg the zoning inw wmpliauce with the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Benson opened the public hearing. Mr. Aaron Gorovitz, present an behalf of the
said he would respond to any questions. Na one else spoke in favor or in
opposmton.
Motion by Commissioner Vaeca, seconded by Commissioner winetom to close the
public hearing. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Vacca, sewnded by Deputy Mayor Carzico, that Ordinance
No. 94123'/, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of
~ Longwood, changing the zoning of certain territory from G2 to R-1, be adapted.
Motion carried by u tannnous roll all vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARING, 0I2DINANCE NO. 94-1238, AMENDING SHE
COMPREHENSIV E ZONING ORDINANCE OFT[^lE CITY OF LONG WOOD,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM R~IA TO R-I.
LOCATION: LONG WOOD HILLS ROAD/LAKE EMMA ROAD, PARCEL If-
FUTURE)
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance Na 94I23g by title only. Mr. Smith explained the request
cold bring the ing in ompliance with the Come Plan and was recommended for
approval by LPAzand staff o c
Mayor Ben opened the public hearing. Mr. Aar n Oorovielh represavtivg the own r,
spoke iv Gvor. No one else prase t spoke in favor or ~ opposnov.
Motion by Commissioner Vacea. sewnded by Commissioner Winston, to close the
public hearing Motion carried.
Mot on by Con cr Vaca,secovded by Conit er Sargent, that Orden
No. 94-1238, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinanm, changing the zoning
ofa 'n territory Erom R-IAtaR-1, beadopted. Mottonairiul by rtnwnunoosroll
call vote.
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- 10. PUBLIC HEARING, ORDINANCP: NO. 94-1243, AMENDING "fHE 6UDGET
FOR "INE PISCAl, YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, PROV[DINO FOR 6UUGE'f'I'RANSFEkS.
Mr- Taylor read Ordinance No. 941243 by title duly. Mr. Smith explained each vF the
transfers; to Wnd a temporary part time worker far Personnel, to fund a temporary part
orker for Purchasing, wnd ro w.er expenses for overtime m Finance due to
etliminanon of comp time.
Mayor Beeson openeA the public hesnvg. No one present spoke in favor or in opposition
to We ordinance.
Motion by Commissioner Winston, sewnded by Commissioner Vacca, a close We
public hearing. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Vaeca, seeoncled by Deputy Mayor Carrico, that Ordinance
No. 94-1243, emending the budget for the fiscal year begimting October I, 1994, and
ending September 3q 1995, providing for budget transfers, be adopted.
Commissioner Sargent asked [or some additional explanation and Mr. Smith explained that
~ due W e Pome re o'g end i oed~er to have s ~ on-tl cjob t run g'ttor drernnre
employee, s ao additi tai fiends a eeded. Further, Fina e hws n of of eve -
due o the slim of comp ti Iv reply to Commissioner Sargent he said the need
for overume in'tha Finance Department was hopefully under control.
Motion can~ied by unanimous roll call vote
11. PUBLIC HEARING, ORUINANCE NO. 9a-1244, AMENDING THE CITY
CODE, BY RF,PEALING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III. DEPARTMENTS,
SECTION 2-33. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHING A NEW
SECTION Y6 OF ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL. O} CHAPTER 2.
ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE FOR A PERSONNEUADMINISTAATIVE
OFFICER.
Mr.'I'aylor read Ordinance No. 94-1244 by title only. Mr Smith explained the amendment
as due to the change implemented during budget ohanging from a Department I1eeU to
a i Administrative staff person.
Mayor Benson opened the public Lea ing. Noose press tspoke in [aver ors opposition.
Monon by Con ar Vaee Bonded by Commissioner Winston, to close the
public bearing. Motion carrieda, s
Motion by Commissioner Vaoca, aeoonded by Commissioner W inston, that Ordinance
Na 941244, amending the City Code, repealing Chapter 2, Article III, Departmmrrs,
Sea out-33, Yer nnel Depar end establishing a on 2~6 of Article II.
In Gen raI of Chapter 2, Adm to provide fo~a Pe Bonn WAdmm~stratrve
Officerebe adopted. Carried by nnannnons roll call vote.
12. PUBLIC HEARING, ORDINANCE NO. 94-1245, AMENDING THE CITY OF
LONGWOOD PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCPDURES MANUAL TO
REFLECT THE. WORDS PL+RSONVEWADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IN
PLACE OF DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND REFLECT THE WORDS
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION IN PLACE OF PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. 94-1245 by title only_ Mr. Smith explained that this tvas a
ompanion to Ordinance No. 941244 and would amend the Personnel Policies end
Procedures.
Mayor Benson opened the public hearing. No one present spoke in favor or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Vaaa, secovdul by Commissioner Winston, to close the
public hearing. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Vacca, secendul by Commissioner Winson, tliatOMinanee f
No. 94-1245, amending the City o[ Longwood Personnel Policies and Procedures to
reflect thewords Pmsonnel/adnrtnistrative Officer in plaea of Director of Personnel ~
and reflect the ords Per nel Adm~ n place of Personnel Depertm ,
be adopted. Carried by unanimous rollscall'~ote.
L3. SITE PLAN - MC DONALD'S RE5PAURANT. LOCATION SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF HWY. 1]-92 AND CI{URCH AVENUE.
Mr. Smith said Ne plan has been recommended for approval by City staff and LFA with the
ception a£a few s that eed to be v acted. He explained Nat the new bolding will
replnve the x~ tin~ge3,901 sq. Et. restaurant which will remain until the new building is
completed. e
Mot ov by Coo er Wins onded by Con er Vacca, [bee the Mc
Donald's Site Plavsbe approved svbjec to staff commevis~nCarried by u am~nous
roll call vote.
l4. FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 957246, AMENDING TI{E BUDGET'
FOR THE FiSCAl, YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, PROVIDING FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. 95-1246 by title only.
Mot on Cov er Vem onded by Comp yr Winston, That Ordinance
No. 94-1236 bas ~epted on first reeding and drat aspublio hca ing be scheduled for
7anuary 13, 1995c
In response to Deputy Mayor Carrico, Mr. Smith explained that the overtime far Public
Works w s due [ the need t ork for drainage, e Mr. Smith
espovded a Con er Sargen sayingcthe work is completed and theieshould be no
need Eor any additional overtime.
Commissioner Sargent questioned the second transfer. Mr. Smith said at bodge[ the
decision was to purchase v used vehicle for the engineer, Div. of Public Works. But, after
Ne Flood, realized a 4-wheel vehicle was needed, and in order to purchase a good vehicle
additional funds will be needed.
Com r Sargen asked chat Ne Cmi nsider rite nsfer for the
rchitecnirele expen s for the Commission Chan bens. eIU respon o Deputy Mayor
Cant o, Mt. Smith further explnined. He said his endae t iE possible, o do
the dare first, and iE there is n ough money, toedefer it ~. yea . Commissioner
Vac explained that Ne nay budgeted wss for chair and ca~perlvg Eron the dais back,
t the dais. Mayor Den said it was ag~ced upon o pay ar architect in order m have
a profess nal look at the Hof the chambers. Mayor Benson further suggested that
ehe a~ebiteu look at ehe feasibility of enclosing the alcove between Planning and the
Chambers in order to have snore ofEoe space.
Mot ried by a thra with Mayor Beeson, Deputy Mayor Carrico,
and Comm ex Winstonv tingaye avd Comm~ssionerSargentand Commissioner
Varna voting~nay.
I5. FIRST READING, ORDINANCE N0.95-124'1, IMPOSING AONe HUNDRL^D
TWENTY (120) DAY MORATORIUM ON THG APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE, OR ISSUANCE OF LICENSES OR PERMITS FOR THE
OPERATION OF ADULT eN'1T:RTAtNMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, ETC.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. 95-124] by Title only.
Motion by Commissioner Vawa, seconded by Commissioner Wioswn, that Ordinance
No. 95-124"1, imposing acne-hundred-twenty-day moratorium on the approval of
onditi nal u of lice r per s for the operation of adult
stablishm s, be accepted on first ceding and that a public hearing
bersehadnled for January 23, 1995. Motion carried by u iantmous roll call vote.
The Commission recesseU from B~15 pm.to 820 p.m.
tG. DEPUTY MAYOR CARRICO ~ PROYOSEU AMENDMENT l'O CITY
COMMISSION RULES AND PROCEDURES, SECTION 53, ORDER OF
BuslNess.
Deputy Mayor Carrico pre rated a proposal ~o olrange the order of hus to put the City
Attorney's Report, Ciry Adm 's Repor and Mayor and Con s' Repor
followingltain Na 4, Board/Commit[ee Appoi tments. He said it ocenrled oo him thatV e
Attorney, Adminisvator and Commissioners sometimes have items that are of interest to
the and the problem ~s drat n any oit~zens do nor want to wmt around to the end
of thetmeeting.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Carrion to schedule the Reports following Itom 4.
Commissioner Vacoa said she would like to see Public Participation at the end of the
ring as many people would Tike to comment on what had ooouaed during the
meeting. Motion by Deputy Mayor Carries died for the lack of a second,
Mot n by Commissioner Vacca to change Public Participat~oe to Wa end of tl~e
meet~ig.
She explained that as diKicult for the o the ring to rake a
ething ghat had oan~red during ~heameeting. Deputy Mayor Carrico
suggnesed a work shop be held.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Sargent.
Commission continued to discuss di[finent options-, i-e_, leave as is, Inoue to the end, ar ndd
on eddi~ional Public Participation period at the end of the meeting.
Commissioner Vacu made an amended motion to have a Public Participation period
t the beginning and at the end of the meeting. Commissoner Carrion made a
motion to table.
After ued disc sthe sof the Con oallow tubers of tie
audimn to speak to the issue of whe[her w have a Publi< Pnrtcipanov period at the end
of the meeting also.
Mr. Russell Kiger, Ms. Jo Ami Rebello rind Ms. Nelda Pryor spoke in Gvar of having two
Public Participation periods.
Deputy Mayor Carrico seconded Commissioner Vacca's amended motion.
Mayor Benson suggested a time limit be placed on ehe second Public Participation.
Itxas die consensus of the Commission ehai no tune lim~tat~on be imposed,
Motion, as amended, carried by a Ihree w two vote .with Deputy Mayor Camino,
Con r Sergen and Comas loner Vacua voting aye and Mayor Reason and
Comas ~svoner Winston vodvg nay.
t7. RESOLUTION NO. 95-'193, SUPPORTING A JOINT RESOLUTION
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENTTO ARTICLE I, SECT70N 5, OFTHL STATE
CONSTITUTION.
Mr. Taylor read Resolution Na 94'193 by title only. Mr. Smith explained that the
solar supporting a change to the ~t law which r selected officials from
speaking withs their abut nivg relayed is unlea ring. Mr.
Taylor further explaned tthat e law has e Aown that Issdisc regarding
ing relatod n and Rils e solution is in support of placing a ameudn ant ro the
Sete Corrstitu(iontonr tl~e ballot. e
Mot on by Com erSargent, sewnded by Comm er Vecoa, thm Resolut
No. 95-'193, supporting a joi solun n proposingsa endure o Anicleoi,
Secllon 5, of Llie Stace Consvnition, be n loptcd. Motion carried by nnnnnnoue roll
call vote.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 95-794, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A HIGHWAY
LIOH7'ING AGREEMENT FV R THE ADIUSTMENT, RELOCATION AND/OR
INSTALLATION OA A CERTAIN LIGH"fIN(i SYSTEM W (THIN TFiE RIGHT
OF WAY UM(7'S HEREAFTER DESCRI6ED.
Mr. Taylor read ftesolurion No- 99-794 by title only. Mr. Smith explained that this
esolotion would implement the lighting improvemen~ to Hwy_ I]-92 that tl~e Commission
had egreeA to several months ago: whereby, the Ciiy o[ Longwood and Seminole Cowry
would shore in rite nos[.
Motion by Commissioner Vaeca, seconded by Commissioner Sargnnt, that Resolution
No. 95-'194, authorizing e of a Highway lighting Agreement for ihu
adjustment, relocation end/or Installation ofacermin lighting syste within the right
of way limits hereinafter dea<ribed, be adopted. Carried by unanimous roll pall vole
19. FRUITY STUDY RECOMMENDAT[ONS RF.GARDiNG OCCUPACIONAI,
LICENSING CLASStF1CA"FIONS AND FEES.
Mat by Conn r Vac disc the F,quity Study Cam
ender ork se n ]avoary 23 at 6:00 p.m anA tliut the
ember of thes C,otn a be sacked r tond_ Seconded by Commissioner
Wins[ons Carried by u tannnous vmoe vote.
28. SURVEY ~ ELECTED OFFICIALS' COMPENSATION.
Mr. Smith reviewed the fmn rewmmenda[iona listed in hie memo doted Innunry 9, 1995.
Members of the Cammiuion o[fered c tents regurdivg the re tendations.
Com er Wins n favo of offering healtli/lifa ~ Comm
Vac 'agreed with tl enAdm rntor's re<ommendatlons. Deputy Mayor Carrico agreed
with Comm er Winston'and in addition, said the Commiuion would have to consider
also that whastevm' was dove, it would have ro be done by Ordinance and would not be
effective unli'I otter die election. Mayor Benson said that would relate only to
Comnnutoners salaries.
Motion by Commissioner Va<ca to accept the changes as presented by Mr. Smith.
Mayor Benson passed the gavel and moved to second the motion. Motion failed by
a three to with Deputy Mayor Carricq Commissioner Sargavt and
Com nv wii~ston voting nay end Mayor Benson and Commisioner Vaceu
voting aye.
Mayor Bav said she ould like ask the Adm e back with a differe
proposal forothe Con Deputy Mayor Ca~nco said perhaps he could give
tho Commission same figua s to iev~ew.
Mot n by Con er Vacca to ceps Mr Sinitli's proposal with the exceptio
of the health and slife insurance until Mr. Smith oav acme back with additional
inform ithe eMOt onded by Com er Winston. Motion
riedatiroYi °1 four nt 'the Mayor Bensonn'Depnty Mayor Carrion,
Cov r lVinstmi and Co nniissioner Vacca vo ivg aye and Commissioner
Sargen v tiag nay.
C it er Sargeu said he had some concerns and perhaps the Coniniission may .v
a~~i~rmer. pi~~atm', aaia a,arn ware na atipnlatinns, snob as msttinee of travel. i~e,~
what i'f a emifm'ence,ras scheduled in Senttle, Washington. Mayor 6enson said she thought
z,.
District #4 Report Commissioner Vacua referred to the membership of the Parks and
Reu'ea«on Advisory Board saying there are tw embers from District #5, nvo 6om
Diseeiet #2, and two from District #1, with no representation from District #4. Said
repre entat~on from all dish gets was Healed and asked the Commission to keep thie in mina
WI«i regard to Board memberships, Commiesiwer Vacca said if a member left iv mid-term
and x new member is appointed, suggested they sorve the remainder of the farm and still
be eligible e the full to of their appoin ant. Commissioner Vacca was advised
do
that the codes change, regarding filling uvexpirecl feints, bad not yet been made, and
aurron«y Haub appointment is for the fi~Il term.
Comp er Vavca said she w s pleased about the Commission'e Decision to add an
additional Public Pmticlpatlon period.
Commissioner Vaoea left at this point In Ne meeting (9:56 pm)
22. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPOR'S'.
Mr. Smith advised Wat the surplus fire hooks had been sold for $45,1']6.00 and requested
tl~e hinds be placed iv «ia aovount being used to ro[utbisb rite Fire Department. Furtltar,
said Nye estimate was $56,000 but found fire renovations to be more costly than anticipated,
and requested to use at least pmt of the surplus funds m complete the s'mtion renovation
and asked «tat the proceeds be applied to the line itevn for renovation of the fire station,
Station I5.
Commissioner Sargent questioned if the money had been allocated for any othm purpose
Mr. SmiW said he did not believe so.
Commissioner Winston said he believed the funds should go back into the general [vvd and
if additional moneys are needed, to then request a travster be made into We proper line.
Deputy Mayor Carries agreed with Commissioner Winson.
Mot on by Comp er5argen untied by Comp er Wins extend the
meeting an addltiona115 minutes s CarrieA by uvauhnous voice vote, to
It w s the c of the Commission thnt Commissioner winston's
recommevdahon boefollowed.
A. OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING PARKING LOT SURFACE
Mr. Smith referred to 0 offering different options end co U for the parkuig lot
surGoe. Mr. Smith saidahis preference would be We asphalt paving.
Depu y Mayor Carrlw said nesiheelcally «ie mulch would look nice, but felt realistically, it
should he done in asphalt Mayor Henson agreed.
Motion by Commissioner Sargent to [he Administrator to have the
Community Building parking lot paved ,in aspnalr Sewvded by Deputy Mayor
eardnn. carriea ny nnanm,ons rnn call vole.
B. ESTABLISH TIME FOIZ ]ANUARY 16, 1995 WORK SESSION_
The Commission agreed that the work session ov January IGth should commence at
G:00 p.m.
23. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Asafollow up to the ork se regarding the adultu ordin e, Mt. Taylor
requested authorization [o expend funds to have one ewpy made of the two volume,
Find'n s og~ f Pace
Motion by Commissioner wnston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Carrico, to authorize
the Atto ney to expend ehe funds n scary a have one copy made of the inf dine
pf Fgat. Carried by unanimous troll call vote.
Mr. Taylor advised of a pending labor issue anti said he diA not believe he had the expertise
a labor ceded iv order to handle the and requested the Ciry re a Tabor attorney.
He said lie Nes recently repre red the City o~ a grie and on Neaiinion wnvncts, but
really believes it is beyond the scope of his contract and also puts him in n difficult position
when having to ork with that per Wafter the avlved. He said other jurisdictions
ncy for labor ollrer Haan their City Alto ney. He said in thepastthe City has
ved Frank Kruppenbacher and he requested he be Wed Eor these types of is
Mayor 73en said she ould go along with Mr. Taylor sugges single es but
a long m and Enrther said for fiilure ussc slm wouold like the Commission
furn~hed with a slatesof labor attorneys to choose from.
Motion by Commissioner Sargent, sewndW by Commissioner Winsrov to allow the
City Administrator to seek the employment of a labor at rney for his opinion and
guidance for a fee not to exceed $2,500 far mi initial retainer for the hours expended
for the pend'ue adei. Carried by u animous roll call vote.
Mot on by Commissioner Winston, sewnded by Deputy Mayor Caniw to extend the
me ring for ten minutes Canted by unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Winston suggested rite City undertake a study, based on farmer yews, as to
what the City would need of expect to spend to rennin n labor etto ney ~e ~ air ,needed
bans.
?A. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.
DISTRICTS #5, #1, #2 #3, #A
District #5. Comm:ss~oner Winston extended his compliments to the Mayor on conducting
the meeting.
Uistrirt #1. Mayor 6enson said the City will rewgnize lames Perry, av Orlando attorney
and resident of Longwood, as Longwood's Bla<k Gnrrepre r of lire Year. She said ehis
ecognition is usually done on the Marlin Luther King hoh'day, but as there is no regular
meeting on the 16th, it will Le done al the regular meetivg ov ]nnuary 23rd.
Mayor Benson requested that tl:e leltor she received from Commissioner Morris be made
n pan of the record. She read thn letter which thanked the Mayor, Commissioner Sargent,
Mr Smith and Mr. iiblier for their co seeking solutions to the Eloodivg
problems In Fairy Lake/V/ildmere. He advisndethat a follow up meetivg would be held.
lie eommevded all for their efforts, and said he would Zook forward to periodical updates
Gom the County staff avd will gladly be involved as needed. Mayor -evson said she kvew
the City could rely upon Commissioner Morris for his help end sold she would ~nfso like an
update from the Ciry Evgineer at rl:e next meeting.
District#2. Como er5argen sedaque with regard to the funds fro ilbesale
of the firo trucks. Said it was his rewllcetion thatrrhe foods from the sale of tl:e fire trucks
to ba applied to the outstanding balmice on tlm new trucks. Commissioner Sargent's
concern world be ivv sugared.
District #3. lleputy Mayor Cnr surd be as looking forward to tha n w yenr, to gre t
things avd to the work shop on theolong range plan.
25. ADIOURN
Mot on by Commissioner Sargen nodal by Cov ar Winston, to adjouni.
Carried by unnminous voice vom, Meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.:n.
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iris L. Benson, Mayor
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Gei aldiue D. Z: ns -i, City Clerk