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Regular Session, January 28, 19J4
The Longwood City Council met in regular se si on January 28, 1974, at 7:30 p. m.
Present: All Council Members, Mayor EugenesJaques, 5. Joseph Davis, Jr. City
Attorney.
Meeti n9 opened with Prayer by Aev. Nolcanbe, followed by Salute to the Flag.
1. Mr. Rod Cable. President Longwood Area Chamber of Cpmmerce, poke to council as
a private citizen 8 tax payer. Mr. Cable was cP ned about police protection for his
family 8 the ci tf zens of the city. He urged council to resolve their differences, get
organized & work together.
2. The condition of the ditch on Marvin Ave. was again called to council's attention
by Mrs. Gotsi s. A meeting with the County En9i neer 8 County LaNni ssioners will be held
at 9:45 A. M. January 29, 1914. Mrs. Gotsis was invited tP attend this meeting.
3. Motion by Mr. Helms seconded by Mr. Ferrell to approve the minutes of the meetings
of January 14, January lJ, 19J4. Motion carried.
4. Request for annexation by Stephen Wo id, R.M. Multiple zoning cl assf fi cation requested.
Motion by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mr. Helms to deny the request of Mr. Wolk for R-M
Zoning classification in Longwood Hiils 5/0.
Roil Cali Vote: Hn amt nous, motion carried.
5. AOPOiniment of Police Chief- Mayor Jaq uez re mnended the appointment of Matthew W.
Matlock as police chief for the City of Longwood, co
Motion by Mr. Hel ms seconded by Mr. Ferrell to appoint Mr. Matthew W. Matlock police
chief for Longwood.
Roll Call Vote: Oon Schreiner, June Lormann, E.E. Williamson-no,6. L. Hel ms,B.N. Ferrell
yes. motion failed.
6. Mr. Schreiner then made a motion to recess for 5 minutes.
J. Council called to order by the chairman after the re Motion by Mr. Schreiner
conded by Mrs. Lonnann that the City of Longwood employ Mr. Thomas R. Henn igan as
Police Chief, effective February 1, 19J4.
Aqll Call Vote: Don Schreiner, B.L. Helms, June Lormann, E.E. Williamson-yes
B.H. Ferrell-no. Motion ca rrf ed.
8. APDO in tment of Zoning Board Members- The following na submitted. Mr. James
Smith, Oxford Street, Mr. Fred Bistli ne, E. Bay Ave. Mr. JmeRUSSeiI Grant, Palmetto Ave,
Mr. James Brown, Wil dmere Ave.
James Brown, James Smith 8 J. Russell Grant were elected for 2 yr, terms.
9. Mr. Mike Nelson, from Peterson Outdoor Advertising, requested Permission to erect
a bil ihoard on S.R. 434. The sign will advertise National Homes, a contract for 12 yrs.
Mayor Jaques re amnended the sign not be permitted at this time. City Officials to
study the Seminole County Sign Ordinance. Motf on by Mr. Helms seconded by Mr. Schreiner
to deny the request, due to the st ze~of the sign. Motion carried.
30. Request of p S J. Realty Co. to operate a Health Spa on Lot 9, Tuen of Longwood.
Motion by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mr. Schreiner to table the request until the next 1
mun cii meeting, council members to review the Historical Ordinance. Motion carried.
11. Ni ghlantl Hil is S/D- The Mayor recommended [he matter be tabled until the S/D fs
satisfactory. Mr. Ferrell Doi nted out that only qne of the holding ponds is fenced.
Motion by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mr. Helms to table the acceptance of the S/0 until all
items are cgmplietl wi the Motion carried.
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12. Report from Attorney- Annexation of Stol to Property on S.R. 42I, the Attorney
onenended council adopt another Resolution annexing the Droperty 8 set a pubs is
heari n9.
13. Motion by Mr. Ferrell seconded by Mrs. Lonnann to seta public hearing on Ordinance
q 356 (Site Ordinance) for February 18. at 8:00 p. m. Motion carried.
14. City "Dump" Sale- A'letter from W.C. Wood, Regional Engineer, stating that an
ns pecti on of the waste disposal site located at Longwood crash Dumb" on Longwood Road
made on January 16 & 24,3974, and sited ze ral violations. The "dump" i req ues tetl
tos be cleaned, an must be filed within 10 days with the D.P.L. Mori ons by Mr.
Ferrell s conded bynMreYHe l ms to clean the property, Attorney to continue negotiating
the contract with Mr. Oyer, Mayor Jaques be authorized tD contact Mr Gwinn for a prf ce
n cleaning the site, report to councf 1, also negotiate with the D.P.C.
Roll Call Vote: Unarm nou s, motion carried.
15. Report on the Metli cai Bui iding- Mr. Schreiner gave a report on the meeting with
Seminole County Carmi ssioners, held January 20. 19]4. The County is willing t0 ff ni sh
the buf idi ng & use it as ounty health facility. They are interested in a lease
agreement. Items di scus sedca follows: Rmount of Improvements, length of lease, terms,
rental, land 8 legal description, special provisions, limiting uses 8 utilities. The
County Offici acs ar willing to work with City Officials on the prD$ect. The matter
as placed on the agenda for Friday. February 1, 19]4, with Seminole County Conmissi ~~ers
fn a work sessron.
16. Oredgi ng 8 Filling- Mr. Schreiner reported on a telephone call he had recer vetl '
reg ardinq dredging in Devonshire 5/D. The matter was referred to the Mayor.
17. Agenda for Council Meetings- Motion by Mr. Schreiner seconded by Mrs. Lormann to
establish a cvt off" date of Thursday, Noon; for items t0 be placed on the agenda, '..
special requests to referred to the Lhai rcnan. Motion carried.
18. Motion by Mr, Ferrell s conded by Mr. Helms to pay the Orla Vista Fire Dept. the
balance on the truck, in theeamount of fi 3,000.00
Roll tall Vote: Unarm nous, motion carrf ed.
19. Motion by Mr. Ferrell s conded by Mr. Nelms to pay the Rrchi tect 5 83.45 for
fnspecti ons on the Medical Bui idi nq.
Roll tall Vote: Unarmnous, motion carried.
20. Motion by Mr, Ferrell seconded by Mr. Nelms to pay the approved bills. Carri edi
21. The Council Chairman 8 City Clerk were instructed to make an fnventory of the
safety deposit box at ComBank/Cassei berry.
22. Motf on by Mr. Ferrell seconded by Mr. Helms Lo Dubii sh Exhibit "A" of the City's
n val audit, upon re mnendation of the Mayor.
Roll Call Vote: Unarmnous, motion carried.
23. Letter from Mayor Jaques- Re: City Map, zoning procedures. Mayor re ommended a
professional c suitant be empl Dyed to bri n9 the map uD-to-date, the guide lines in
Ordinance k 143n be amended or abided by.
24. Letter from Mayor Jaques- Re: Duties of the Mayor. Mr. Jaques requested 9ui de
lines be set forth in Ordinance as as possible. Council Chairman, E.E. Williamson,
stated that a work se on the new charter will be held February 14, and the Mayor's
duties will be outli netlr at that time.
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25. Mayor Jaques stated that the apPP intment of a Police Chief by council is in
direct conflict with the Li ty Charter, in his opinion.
26. The meeting was adjourned by the chaff rman at 10:15 p. m.
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Attest:
Chaff nnan, LPngwood City Council
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Work Session, January 31, 1974
The Longwood Li ty Council held a work se on January 31. 19]4, at ]:00 p. m.
to discuss the Li ty's Sanitary Sewer System, also the City's drainage problems.
Present: E.E. Williamson, June Lormann, B.H. Ferrell, pon Schreiner, Mayor
Jaques, S. Joseph Oavi s, Attorney, Willf am Palm, Engineer 8 Logan Browning,
Fiscal Agent.
Absent: B.L. 4lelms
Mr. Palm gave a e Pf the se r system for the City. Mr. Palm told of the
different plans thatmhad been submitted, and now the only way that the City
can be funded is to go to a Regional System. ~
The project cost of the Sanitary Sewer System submitted by Mr. Palm iz
$ 2,]25.000. This does not reflect water system improvements. By de yeti ng
certain ar as that ar not feasible, at this time, the bfd can be reduced.
Cost of se er pi an is ar sing on the average of 1~ % per Month.
By 1978 the City would haveccreated a surplus of $ 400,000
Mr. Oav is stated that Council is faced with making a decision of in sing
the Bond Issue or staying with the issue already validated. The latest cost
es ttmate is 5 3,275,000.
Land Ave. drainage- The CPntractor, after the co tiff accepts the bi tl, c
ns tall the drainage pipe in Land Ave.fi rs i. Since the City already has purchased
the pf pe, there will be no delay.
Mr. Logan Browi ng. Fiscal Agent far the Li ty, gave a e of his part in the
sewer system, budegting matters, assist in the sale ofeBOnds.
The work session ended at 8:25 p.m.
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Attest: Chaff rman Longwood City Council
City Clerk