CCMtg01-21-74b'd
Re9ul ar Session, January 21, 1974
The Longwood City Council met in regular session JaOUNryFerrell ?Mayopr Eugene Jaques,
Present: Oon Schreiner, B.L. Hel mS. June Lormann,
5. Joseph Oavi s, City Attorney.
Absent: Council Chairman, E.E. Williamson
Meeting called to order by Vice Chai noon Bon Schfol lowed by Salute to the Flag.
The invocation was given by Rev. E. Ruth Grant,
1. Mr. Schreiner requested his vote of January 14, 19]4, c <il meeting, be changed.
After discussing the matter with the City Attorney, Mr. Schreiner found there is not a
onfl ict of interest.
Motion by Mrs. Lormann seconded by Mr. Helms to permit Mr. Schreiner to change his vote
frgm abstained to either yea or nay. Motion carried. Mr. Schreiner changed his vote
from abstain to nay.
2. Report from the City Engineer on the bids for the se r system, also the drainage
project on Land Avenue. A canplete bid tabulation was passed [o each council member
The lowobid from Associated Contractors, [nc. i rect. The low bid is about ]% over
the engineers estimate. Mr. Palm stated that he is root prepared to re mn nd a bid
ward acceptance at this time, for se eral re The bids can be held 45 days, and
Mr. Palm would prefer to re<gmnentl an award atsthat tf me.
3. Drainage problem on Land Ave. This i a larger project than the City ca undertake
the cf ty does not have a well point systems o would have to be rented, Chi snis expensive
Mr. Palm suggested that his fi nn negoti ate. wi th the firm instail ing the se er pipe in
the street, and install the drainage pi Pe at the same time, perhaps in 2 months.
Mayor Jaques reconmended that this street be considered first after the contract is
wardea.
Motion by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mr. Helms that once the contract is warded, the
contractor be instructed to Droceed with Land Ave, inenedi ately. Motion ca ried.
Mayor Jaques re onmended a work se on to discuss the Se er project, al sorthe cities
drainage problems with the ne ncil members. "
A work sessr on was scheduled fo rgJanuary 31, 1974 at ]:00 p. m. with the City En9i neer.
4. Motf on by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mr. Helms to table the Ordinances dealing with the
repeal of the Mayor's salary 8 the Mayor's Administrative duties until the feasibility '.
study is complete.
Mr. John Runge wanted to know the cost of the feasibility study. The ]O1 Grant pays for
the study.
Roll Call Vote: B.L. Helms, B.N. Ferrell- yes, June Lormann, Don Schreiner no Failed.
Motion by Mr. He 1 ms seconded by Mrs. Lormann to table the above referred to Ordinances
until the work session, January 33. 19]4.
Roll Call Vote: B.L. Helms, B.N. Ferrell- no, June Lormann, pon Schreiner-yes. Faf led.
5. Motion by Mr. He i ms seconded by Mr. Ferrell to place Ordinance K 36fi on first reading.
(Mayor's Administrative duties)
Roll Cali Vote: B.L. Helms, B.H. Ferrell, yes- June Lormann, Oon Schreiner, No. Failed.
6. Motion by Mr. Nelms seconded by Mr. Ferrell to Place Ordinance d 36] on first readi n9.
(Mayor's Salary)
Aoll Call Vote: B.L. Helms, B.H. Ferrell yes-June Lormann, Bon Schreiner no. Failed.
]. Request to Send the Bui idi ng Inspector to the 22nd. Annual Conference in Tampa Fla.
Motion by Mr. ferrell s conded by Mrs. Lormann to send the Building Inspector to the
22nd. Annual Confe rencee in Tampa Fla. February 24-2]. Motion carried.
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8. State ditch on Marvin Ave. Mrs. Lormann stated that she hatl spoken to
County Commissioner, Greg Orurtmond, on the matter. He said the county would do
the work, Furnish the equipment, city furnish the pipe 8 easements. Mayor Jaques
spoke to County Lommi ssioner, Mike Hattaway, regarding the ditch. The County now 1
wns the ditch. Mr. Nattaway is awa a of the condi Lion 8 will check into the
matter. Mayor Jaques was authori zedrto fallow through on the ditch, ne9oti ate
with Mr. Hattaw;v. '-
9. Motion by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mrs. Lormann to table the request for
exati on of property on Longwood Hi liz Rd. until the person salmi tti ng the
pe[i ton can be contacted. Motion carried.
30. Mrs. Leonard Fico- Request far a special exception in B-1 soot g to permit a
Family type Restaurant. Motion by Mr. Helms seconded by Mr. Ferrell to se "
public hearing for Febr~a ry 18th. at J:00 p. m. on the request. Motion carried.
11. JO1 Grant was discussed by the Mayor. Correspondence presented to co cil
embers to bring them up to date on the status of communf ty affairs. A Public Library
far Li ty of Longwood has been discussed by the dept. of [omnuni ty Affairs.
12. Mr. Louis Nostra- Special exception, B-1 Zone on S.R 434.
Motion by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mr. Helms [o table the request of Mr. Nostro for
further study. Motion carried.
13. Drainage, Moorings S/0-the City Engineer is a of the letter fran Mr. Adair
Pollution Control Officer. Mr. Palm will report to [he Mayor 8 Council if any action
,5 necessary.
14. SDeci al bill, the "Seminole County Comprehensive Act of 19]4" the bill will
be on the agenda f the Legislative hearing to be held in Altamonte Springs City
Halt on January 24, 19J4. Council took no action at this time on omnentlation of
Mr. Davis. Mayor Jaques re mmended City Attorney study the bill &efurni sh comments.
Mr. Davis will advise councfl if action is necessary.
15. Report from Harris Construction Co.-Nq further action taken on the matter.
16. Revenue Sharing- Li ty Attorney eported on the procedures. Motion by Mr. Ferrell
conded by Mr. Helms to pay the bill far drainage pipe in Lhe amount of $ 6,9]6.00
from the Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Funds, 4th. entitlement period.
Roil Call Vote: Unaminous, motion carried.
1]. The Li ty Attorney was requested to find out the procedures to set up cr vil serve<e
for city employees.
18. City Charter- Mr. Davis stated that a charter could be adopted by Ordinance &
ubmi tted to a referendum, or pre Dare a charter 8 submit it to the 1975 Legislature.
Motion by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mrs. Lormann to set a work session on a city charter
for February 14th, at ]e00 p.m. Motion carried.
19. Motf on by Mr. Ferrell seconded by Mr. Helms to pay the approved bills. Carried.
20. Letter from Com Bank/La ssei berry-Re: Request to release A 100,000 of the $ 300,000
in of lateral pledged securing $ IJfi,000 in deposit balances, Li ty of Longwood, was
read by Mr. Ferrell. Motion by Mr. Ferrell seconded by Mrs. Lormann instructing
the Mayor to prepare the necessary docwnen is to release $ 100,000 fn collateral to
tom Bank/ Cassel berry. Motion carried. '
21. Mr. Helms stated that Georgia Ave. from Grant Street East needs cappi n9. Mayor
Jaques stated that the Engineer will 9i ve a report on the matter very soon.
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22. Mr. Schreiner reminded co cii that va xi st on the Zoning Board, and
council should consi tler rta king pappp intmen is matnt he snext meeting.
23. Letter from the City Engineer Re: Highland Ni lls 5/D read by the Li ty Clerk.
the letter stated that S/D had been inspected on January 21, 19]4, and the rk appears
to have been performed in a satisfactory manner and ail previously reported di screpan cf es
have been co re<ted.
Mr. Palm re onmended, that Highland Nitls S/D be accepted by the city, subject [o the
Devel oper'scfurni shi ng :to the City the one-year Maintenance Bond.
Mayor Jaques re omnended the S/D be accepted when the Maintenance Bond is furnished.
No action to kenc at this time, delayed for one week, cro until members desires to lopk
the S/0 over before accepti nq.
24. 0.ppoinLnent of Police Chief- Mayor Jaques stated that he hatl sc ened se eras '.
applications for Police Chief, they were all qualified to be Polf ce Chi eF forvCf ty of
Longwood, and his choice is Matthew W. Matlock Mr. Mattock is well qualified.
Mayor Jaques asked co cil to confirm Mr. Matlock as Chief. Mr. Matlack was present
and stated his qualifications.
Mr. Schreiner requested that confi nnation, o -confi rmati on, .not be made at this
t ince, until all applicants can be re ewed by council, at one time, and a emend-
ation be made by co cil, Dossed on to the Mayor, this was done in 19fi6. Mayor Jaques
stated that all applications wilt in the future come to the personnel dept. & be
stamped when re ved. A number of questions reg ardi ny the matter of appointing a
Police Chf of were~as ked by citizens present. Mr. Schreiner stated that the present
Police Chief, Wesley Dowell, a urea him that he would be responsible for the dept.
until January 31, 19]4, when his resignation became effective.
Motion by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mr. Nelms to conff rm the appof ntment of Mr. Matthew W.
Matlock as Police Chiefs upon Mayor Jaques recanmenda ti on.
Roll Call Vote: B.L. Helms, B.N. Ferrell- yes, June Lormann, Don Schreiner-no. Failed.
25. The meeting was adjourned at 30:50 p.m. by the Vf ce Chai moan.
Vf ce Chai noon, ~od Ci t
Attest:
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City Clerk