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CCMtg05-10-73zsa The Cnai rman an n<ed that Bands from Lyman & Mi lwee Schools will be in Longwood for Memorial Services in the Longwood Cemetery, on May 26th. Street sf gns needed throughout the City, also street lights. A letter will be sent to Florida Power Corp with pole numbers when supplied to the City Clerk by the Street Suot. Purchase f the fire truck discussed. Final decision wf 17 be made at next meeting. June 8th. is the graduation from the "Fire Fighters Prevention School" the exercise will be held in Longwood. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Regular Session May 10, 1973 The Longwood City Councfl met in regular session, May 10 at 7:30 p.m Present: All Council members, Mayor & City Attorney Meeting gpened with prayer by Mayor Eugene Jaques, followed by Salute to the Flag. The Children naming the three parks in the City were presented gifts, the gifts were furnished by the Fire Oept. Ladies Auxill ary. Mrs. Barbara Farley reported on the sumo rea tion program. Mrs. JoAnn He ims. Oavitl Higgins. Track Coach at Lyman 8 CoachrJack 8l anton have also been employed to supervise the activities at the Parks. A Film on Slurry Seal for streets was presented by Mr. "Bud" Jdl nson. The Mayor recommended the matter be referred to the street conmi ttee for reconmendati on. Mr. Rod Cable, President Longwood Chamber of Commerce quil toed plans for beautifi- cation of City Parks, a project of the Chamber, and requested permission to clean the grounds near the Cemetery. Councfl approved. Letter from D.O.T. Re: Li ty Street 8 County Road Oedi cations. The Dept. has nu s storm se r systems that utilize city street 8 county road dedications for drainage of State Primary & Secondary Roads. They have lateral out- fall ditches that parallel roadways constructed on these dedications and it is semi al tha the Oept. use these roadways to maintain the ditches. There have been nuances where the city or county tledi cati on5 nave been vacated without advising the O.O.T. The Dept. requested notifi catf on of street or roads being Hsi de red for abandonment, ine also requested hearing from the city as to the procedure ou Clinetl in the letter. No action Laken on the matter. Letter from Mr. Clark L. Human, Re: Water standing in the ditch behind his house sing sw s of mosquitoes. Mr. Human stated this was a very real Health hazzard tgetne w un; ty. Mosquito ontrol fn the city waz discussed, purchase of fogging equipment is being considered. Matter was referred to the Mayor. Letter from Joseph 0. Robinson, Jr. Vice President. Lake Nan, Inc. Re: Clearing of trees within the Slade Orive r/w in the new S/D., the Moorings. The letter stated many trees will be saved as possible, clearing only those that actually interfere with the installation of sewer mains, water mains, 8 paving. 239 Council Lhai noon. Wm. K7 osky, a nced that he was opposed to re ving the large oak tree at Range Line 8 Ma~kham-Road. Mayor announced that the Developer had been nOtiff ed. Motion by Mr. Helms seconded by Mr. Crenshaw to accept the minutes of previous council meetings 8 work session. Motion carried. A Qrepresntati ve will be at city hall to df sc uss the bid on the fire truck. Moved by Mr. Ferrell 5 conded by Mr. Wi it to®son to table the purchase of the fire truck, at the Dres ent time. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Williamson seconded by Mr. Nelms to table the purchase of the packer. Motion carried. The appraisal of the property on East Warren Ave. w redd by the Mayor. The appraf sers, Mr. Tally Hattaway & James Gamble placedsa value of $ 10,000.00 on the property. Motion by Mr. Crenshaw seconded by Mr. Ferrell to table the matter. Motf on carried. ReDOrt on Insurance for City Employees given by Mr. Ferrell. He stated that the Prudential Insurance offered the best plan. A meeting wa scheduled for fri day May 11th. at 4:00 p.m. with employees 8 a represen tati vesof the Insunance Lo. Motf on by Mr. Ferrell seconded by Mr. Williamson to transfer $ 20,000.00 in [/0 to the General Fund. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Ferrell seconded by Mr. Crenshaw to pay the approved bill s. Carried. Mayor announced plans to annex the dog track property. Lf ty Offf ciai s, former Mayor Ken Brawn, City Engineer. 8 Mr. Al ez Nobbs met with Mr. Jerry Collins on details of an exati on. Mr. Wm. Palm, City Enyi neer, outlined terms of an agreement to be entered into provided an exation is accomplished. 1. The Kennel Ci ub wil lnpay the sa rate a5 any ether user. 2. The L7 ub will Pay no nectionnfeesWer 3. The se er plant must brnready in November, 1973, sewer plant to be constructed on the Hobbs property. 4. City of Longwood will furnish water se vailable. 5. The agreement will be with the tf ty ofrLOngwoOds and notawi th the developer of Loi umbus Harbpr. Mpti On by Mr, Crenshaw seconded by Mr. Williamson to enter into an agreement with the Sanford-Orl and0 Kennel Club with the above conditions, the Mayor be authori ied to execute the contract. Roll call Vote: Mr. Crenshaw, Nelms, Williamson, K7 osky-yes, Mr. Ferrell No. carried Mr. Ferrell stated that the city should have an agreement in writing from Mr. Hobbs that he will be able to furnish sewage by November, o n agreement with the Kennel Club to provi tle land for a sewer plant in the event theaci ty has to provide a plant. Motion by Mr. Crenshaw seconded by Mr. Helms authorizing the Mayor to negotiate £or land to be used fora "back-up site" fora ewage plant. Roll Ca11 Vote: Mr. Crenshaw, Helms, Williamson, Kios ky-yes, Mr. Ferrell-NO. Carried. Mr. Wm. Palm stated that to the best of his knowledge the city nap he pres entetl to council, reflected the city's b0untlari es. Mr. Palm reported that a grant Offer will be forthcoming for a 5 606,000.00 grant from E.P.A. The Droj ect has been approved, and certified from the dept. of pollution control t0 E. P. A, zoo Mrs. Olive Arnoitl canpla toed about the water rates, pue to the fact that there is o sliding scale her bill had doubled. Council advised Mrs. Arnold veryone innthe City is paying the sa rate. She stated that the laundermat was having difficulty meeting expensese Mr. Ritter complained about the Junk Cars on Hwy 42] at O.L.M. La nds ca pi n9. Mayor Jaques announced the matter will be resolved by June 1. Mr. Williamson stated that the city is sn dire need of a front end loader. Mr. Williamson also called attention to the odor coming from the juice plant located at the intersection of SR 42] 8 Nwy 434. the city will request the dept. of Pollution Control to take action to stop Sun-Pat Juice Co, from dumping waste into a drainage ditch which drains into a Lake. Water Supt. requested purchase of 4-1" Meters and 2-2" Meters. Total price of $ ]29.00 Motion by Mr. Helms seconded by Mr. Crenshaw authorizing Mr. Fisher to purchase the Meters. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Crene hdw seconded by Mr. Helms Lo call for bids on a 60 x 20 ft. shelter for the Longdale Park. Motion carried. the water Supt. w authorized to contact Fla. Water Systems, Inc. Re: Water line extensf on toa5hadow Ni il. Moved by Mr. Crenshaw seconded by Mr. Nelms to set the Street Supt. salary at $ 8,400.00 per yr. beginning June 1, 19]3 8 ]00. per Month. Mr. Crenshaw, Nelms. Ferrell, Klos ky yes, Mr. Williamson- no. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Williamson requi ri n9 the Street Supt. tp pay back the $ 80.00 he gave himself in salary. Motion died far lack of a second. Motion by Mr. Itel ms seconded by Mr. Crenshaw authorizing the Police Chief to advertf se for bids on a new police car. Motian'carri ed. A plaque was presented to the Longwood Fire Dept. in memory of Carl Lomml er. Motion by Mr. Ferrell s tootled by Mr. Williamson to read Resolution N 208 Roil Call Vote: Unami noun, Larried, the Attorney read the RESOLUTION in full. Motion by Mr. Wil if amson seconded by Mr. Ferrell to adopt Resolution q 208. Roll Lall Vote: Unami nous, Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Crenshaw seconded by Mr. Helms to read Resolution q 209. Roli Ca71 Vote: Unamf nous, Larried, the Attorney read the Resolution in full. Motion by Mr. Crenshaw seconded by Mr. Ferrell to adopt Resolution q 209. ftoli call vote: Unam{nous, carried. Motion by Mr. Williamson seconded by Mr, Ferrell to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Chairman, Longwood City until A/ttest" ~ ~ City Clerk