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Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
July 21, 2014
7:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Bob Cortes
Deputy Mayor Joe Durso
Commissioner John C. Maingot
Commissioner Brian D. Sackett
Commissioner Mark Weller
Dan Langley, City Attorney
Jon C. Williams, City Administrator
Michelle Longo, City Clerk
Troy Hickson, Police Chief
William C:ulbrandsen, Fire Chief
Pam Barclay, Finance Director
Sheryl Bower, Community Development Director
Chris Capizzi, Leisure Services Director
Richard ]K;ornbluh, Utilities Division Manager
Tom Smith, Streets & Fleet Division Manager
Chris Kintner, Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Cortes called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
2. SILENT MEDITATION FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
3. COAVgUNI:TY ANNOUNCEMENTS. None
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
A. Ms. Courtney Miller, Rethink Program Manager to recognize
Dix.Hite + Partners, Inc. a Longwood Business with the "Best
Workplaces for Commuters" plaque.
Ms. Courtney Miller read a brief background on Dix.Hite +
Partners, Inc. and the Best Workplaces for Commuters national
recognition program. She presented Mr. Jamie Wright with the
plaque and photographs were then taken.
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B. Proclaiming the month of July 2014 as Graham Jonathan Zusi .
Month, recognizing his stunning career in Soccer.
Deputy Mayor Durso read a Proclamation, proclaiming the month
of July 2014 as Graham Jonathan Zusi Month. No one was present
to receive the proclamation.
C. District #2 Presentation of the Business Person of the Month
Award for July 2014 to Cynthia Blackwell, Founder/Managing
Partner of BlackRain Partners, LLC, located at 191 West
Jessup Avenue.
Deputy Mayor Durso read a brief biography on B1ackRain
Partners, LLC, and presented Ms. Cynthia Blackwell with the
Business Person of the Month Award for July 2014. Photographs
were then taken.
5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. District #2 At Large Nomination to the Parks & Recreational
Advisory Board.
Deputy Mayor Durso deferred the nomination to the next meeting.
6. PUBLIC INPUT
A. Mr. John W. Lockridge, with Community Electronic
information Signage (C.E.I.S) will be giving a presentation on
their company.
John W. Lockridge, 7233 Brightwaters Court, New Port Richey,
Florida, gave a presentation on the company. He explained the
options available for the City and how they fade out, as another ad
phases in, with no movement or scrolling. He said it is a static sign
that comes up for eight (8) seconds at a time, except for the City's
portal, which is for twelve (12) seconds at a time. He said digital
signs do more than display advertisements and how they provide
an array of communication possibilities, from crime fighting alerts
to weather advisories. He said they are more flexible than other
media's. He explained there is a switch to override in case of a
malfunction. He said his company adheres to all state
requirements for outdoor advertising and they fall under the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requirements and
part of the 1965 Beautification Act. He said the Amber Alert is a
major plus for communities and will take over the sign for a 24
hour period. He said if they have not apprehended the culprit, it is
up to that City and a partnership with the company to determine if
they would like to keep the Amber Alert going. He explained that
the signs are free to the community and cost the company
anywhere from $85,000 up to $125,000, depending on the
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landscaping and size. He said to meet that debt service, the only
logical way that can happen is that they have the ability for the
local business community to be able to advertise on those available
spots. He said the City will get their own portal with seven (7)
slots and one (1) of those slots is designated to the City. He
explained anything related to adult -oriented type businesses and
political agendas would not be on the signs. This is in their
operating agreement with the City. He said there have been many
studies that show that digital signs with moving parts do not cause
accidents. He said in the workshop that was held with staff. it was
agreed on four (4) signs placed around the City, and then one (1)
sign would be for the City only, making a total of five (5) signs.
Discussion ensued regarding the guidelines for defining adult
entertainment, how the placement of the advertisement is
determined, how quickly and who controls the changing of the
sign, along with the selection of the sign placement.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved to bring forward a contract
between the City and CEIS. Seconded by Commissioner
Maingot and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. Public Participation.
Ms. Elsie Richardson, 1050 Alameda Drive, Longwood, said she is
a member of the Cops on Patrol (COP) and is the Editor of their
magazine, Cop Observer. She said regarding the soccer star,
Graham Zusi, she spoke with his mother about being in the COP
Christmas Parade on December 13, 2014..She said it will depend
on the championship games and when they end if he will be able to
be home in time for the parade.
7. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONTERS' REPORT
Districts #2. Deputy Mayor Durso said he would like the attorney to
provide an update on the Sean Law case.
Mr. Langley said they fled a law suit against Mr. Law for Code
Enforcement fines for a substantial amount of money. Mr. Law has
retained a lawyer and several emails have been exchanged that indicate
Mr. Law is willing to clean up his property and is asking for a few more
I days to put an action plan together. He said Mr. Law's lawyer has
indicated a landscaping company will be on site tomorrow to provide an
evaluation and inspection of the property and to provide an estimate for
the cost.to clean up the property. He said the scope of the work will be to
clean up the entire front and rear yard, remove all brush, dead limbs,
plants, dead trees, and re -sod the yard. He said he has indicated the City is
not willing to negotiate on fine reductions unless or until the property is
completely cleaned up and brought into compliance.
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Deputy Mayor Durso said he has had some comments from residents �--�
about a few issues with parking at the Hour Glass Brewery which is
causing traffic issues off Maine Avenue. He said the second issue is the
neighborhood is dark and the street lights are not very strong. He said the
area where the Hour Glass Brewery is located, along with the area the cars
are parked on Maine, you don't see them until you are on top of them. He
asked the City Administrator to reach out to Duke Energy to see if they
can do something about the lighting. He said he also wanted to talk about
MetroPlan and some things that are happening. At the last meeting, there
was a presentation of the 2019/2020 through 2039/2040 prioritized Project
List. He said this is a long range transportation plan, and happy to report
the changes to State Road 434 at County Road 427, and from County
Road 427 to Rangeline Road, specifically the intersections and then the
ektension, have both been bumped up to number two (#2) on the priority
list. He said they have been funded at $10 million and $14 million
respectively. He said that covers the P & E, the right-of-way, and the
construction. He said regarding Bike and Pedestrian, they have two (2)
projects on there that are not as highly ranked, but are on the list. There is,
a Bike & Ped Plan at Church and Grant,, and another at. Church and
Warren. They are funded at $210,000 and $270,000 respectively. He said
he noticed in the budget that LYNX is proposing to purchase transit
coaches and commuter vans and planning on spending nearly $24 million
dollars. He said in addition, they are spending another $11 million dollars
on SunRail essential buses, another $3.75 million on ITS Enhanced
Circulator, the FlexBus program, and FlexBus Operations is another $3.6
million. He said they have been run around by the FlexBus project, as
well as, the other cities. He asked Mr. Williams and staff to get together
with LYNX and MetroPlan to find out -about that $7 million dollars,
because they have the four (4) cities and LYNX listed as recipients. He
said there is a candidate project at State Road 434 and County Road 427,
adding the dual left and right turn lanes. He said that is not authorized yet,
but is on the candidate project list and is for $_15 million dollars and covers
the P & E, right-of-way, and construction.
District #3. Mayor Cortes said he attended a ribbon cutting with Trust Co
Bank on Ronald Reagan Boulevard, which is becoming their Florida
headquarters and creating fifty (50) jobs. He said they unveiled the street
sign in front of La Prensa, which was renamed to Manual A. Toro Court.
He said he attended the Leadership Seminole Board on Friday. He said
Class 24 is already sold out and all their sponsors are returning. He asked
if anyone knew the results of the SunRail Meeting from that morning
regarding the nights and weekends service schedule.
Deputy Mayor Durso said they are working with Congressmen Mica to
push for more money through the federal budget, and he thinks they are
working with the State Department of Transportation (DOT) to coordinate
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and draw down some funds to expand'it because there has been a big push
among the cities requesting that.
Ms. Bower said they want to move forward but have to figure out the
whole funding aspect and no decision was made.
District 44. Commissioner Weller said lie attended the Longwood Car
Show on July 12t' and despite the rain, it was well attended. He met with
the Skylark Neighborhood Watch Group at Raven Park this past Tuesday,
and they are currently changing out the water lines and appear to be happy
with it. He said there were some complaints about the quality and wanted
the City to be aware of that. He said another issue they are having is with
the Park itself. There are no permanent picnic tables and he hopes they
will get some there soon. He said during the budget sessions he thinks the
City should consider allocating some money to the Park to try to get it
functioning and used on a daily basis. He said the La Prensa. event was a
very good event, and Longwood should be proud to have a company like
that in their City.
District #5. Commissioner Sackett said he was at the Trust Co Bank
ribbon cutting event and it is wonderful to see a company come back
home. He asked about National Night Out and what date has been set for
it.
Mr. Capizzi said they are currently wrapping up preparations for National.
Night Out. He said Winn Dixie will be supplying all of the hot dogs and
condiments, as well as, the water for the event. He said they have more
business vendors this year than in the past. The annual Police/Fire
Softball game will also occur. He said the event will be Tuesday, August
5t' from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The softball game will be at 7:00 p.m. and
there will be a rock climbing wall and bounce houses also.
Commissioner Sackett asked about the summer camp program.
Mr. Capizzi said it was going very well and the kids seem to be very
happy.
Cormnissioni r Sackett asked about the Pickle Ball courts and how many
are being put in.
Mr. Capizzi answered they are looking at two (2) courts right now.
Commissioner Sackett mentioned mosquito control and he is getting
complaints. He said he knows the County took it over, but wants to know
what the procedure is to deal with it.
Mr. Williams said anytime they receive complaints, they forward them to
the County for their action.
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Commissioner Sackett said he talked with the coach of Lyman Volleyball,
who is looking for .15,000 square feet of space. He said he 'understands
there is a well -sourced person coming in from Tampa looking to put a
major Volleyball facility near Lyman High School; so they are going.to
look at doing a joint venture for that.
Commissioner Sackett asked about a Paintball facility that wants to come
to Longwood. He asked if they are just talking or is a community meeting
going to be set up soon.
Ms. Bower said the zoning is not a recommended use, so they have
submitted a partial application to change the map, and they are still
waiting for certain fees and documentation before they -can schedule it for
a public hearing. If those items come in before Wednesday, they will
move forward to schedule it for the Land Planning Agency (LPA) Meeting
on August 13t'.
Commissioner Sackett asked the City Clerk about the time involved in
doing Proclamations.
Ms. Longo said time wise, it depends on how much research has to be
done on a particular topic.
Commissioner Sackett asked how they are keeping people informed on
updates on State Road 434; He said it is supposed to go for 710 days, and
they are 600 days into this project.
Mr. Williams said regarding any concrete information, it is posted on the
City's website. He said the torrential rains they are getting on almost a
daily basis, the construction activities can be impacted because they are
starting to do some major underground utilities, so they have some major
de -watering taking place. He said they will continue to inform through the
website.
Commissioner Sackett mentioned he has seen residents/businesses
blowing the grass cuttings into the streets towards the drains instead of
back onto their lawns.
Mr. Williams said they can provide the Commission with some
information on what to do and not to do, so if they see that activity, they
can hand it out. He said he would get with the Police Chief to see if they
can utilize the COP Program for this also.
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District #1. Commissioner Maingot said he had received phone calls
regarding mosquito control also, and contacted the City Clerk who then
referred them to Mr. Smith in Public Works.
Mr. Smith said they called the County and placed a work order, and right
now they are completely booked. with 'complaints because of all the rain
they have had. He said they will get to them within a week.
Commissioner Maingot said he was told they were going to maintain their
own system as a backup. He feels they should get this system up and
running again with their own equipment. He said they cannot rely on the
County. He stated he drove past Woodlands and saw nine (9) workers
doing curb work, but only three (3) were working.
Commissioner Sackett asked if they maintained that equipment, or is it
gone.
Mr. Smith said he would verify, when they moved, they got rid of a lot of
equipment.
Commissioner Maingot said he hopes they did not get rid of it because
they were guaranteed that the equipment would be maintained and held on
to. He said he would like to hear from Mr. Williams that they still have it,
and the licensing does not take much to get re -certified.
Mayor Cortes said he noticed in the budget about paying the County for
these services.
Commissioner Sackett said it was ten (10) years ago, and the arrangement
was that the County would take it over completely, and that they would
hold on to their equipment as a back-up. This is what they pay in their
County Property Taxes.
Commissioner Maingot said he would like Mr. Williams to get back to
them and let them know what the status is so they can advise on what
corrective actions have been taken.
Mr. Williams said they can certainly do that, and to remind everybody, if
the equipment has been disposed of, they will be meetirig on July 29t' to
go over the proposed budget.
Commissioner Maingot said regarding National Night Out, it was
organized mainly as home security. He said the entertainment is
incidental. Its intent is for parents and their children, to be aware and
updated on all the techniques and what to look for regarding their home
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security. He asked who owns the property where the Paintball Operation
is interested in.
Ms. Bower said it is a firm called VPJ Investments.
Commissioner Maingot said that is one of the last remaining pieces of land
consisting of many acres for real development paralleling State Road 434.
He said they have to look to the future and where they have property for
investors to go to. He said he would not support that sale for paintball.
He thanked their Police Chief and City Administrator for installing the
reflectors on the low median at the turn into Winn Dixie and gas station on
Rangeline Road.
8. ANY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA. None.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes of the June 23, 2014 Work Session.
B. Approve the Monthly Expenditures for June and July 2014.
C. Approve the Monthly Financial Report for June 2014.
D. Approve an increase to purchase order 4015328 in the amount
of $30,000 to Hydra Service, Inc. for the repair and
maintenance of the thirty-two (32) lift stations and suppliers of
ABS pumps, parts, and accessories for the 2013/2014 fiscal
year.
E. Approve an increase to purchase order #015537 in the amount
of $108,903 to Sunstate Meter & Supply, Inc. for the water
supply meters and related materials for the 2013/2014 fiscal
year.
F. Approval to waive bidding process and approve issuance of a
purchase order in the amount of $224,750.44 to Blue Ox
Enterprises, LLC for construction of Palmetto Avenue Sewer
System.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved to approve the Consent
Agenda Items A through F as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Sackett and motion carried by a unanimous
roll call vote.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Read by title only, set August 4, 2614 as the second public
hearing date, and approve the first reading and first public
hearing of Ordinance No. 14-2038.
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Mr.:Langley read Ordinance No. 14-2038 by title only.
Mayor Cortes opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or
in opposition of Ordinance No. 14-2038.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved to approve the first reading of
Ordinance No. 14-2038, and set August 4, 2014 as the
second public hearing date. Seconded by Commissioner
Maingot.
Commissioner Sackett said this, was dealt with quite intensively
two ,years ago, and it .was a unanimous vote to accept the sign
ordinance, specifically, the $400. He said he likes all the parts
except the first part, which is to remove the specific fees for
political signs. He stated he would rather keep those the price they
are to guarantee that they are cleaning those things up. He said we
are more expensive than anybody else, but for $25 non-refundable
fee for signs six (6) feet square and under $100 fees for failing to
remove campaign signs within seven (7) days after an election, let
the City clean them up. He said the last time he ran and he put up
600 signs, he was thankful someone stole them because it takes a
long time to get rid of those signs: He said they approved this two
years ago, and he would rather keep that part the same. He said he
does like the sandwich sign and all the other parts added to it, but
because of the first part, he will vote no.
Mayor Cortes said they did receive a lot of complaints from
candidates, both County and Judicial. He said the judicial
candidates mostly fund their campaigns themselves. The other part
is that: other candidates were complaining that when they have the.
$400 fee up front, and the $300 refundable, that is $300 they
cannot use in their campaign and returned after the campaign
process was over, so the $300 had to be donated or given away.
He said they were the only ones that had such a restriction on it.
He said Casselberry has no sign ordinance, no fee, Altamonte:
Springs has $125, with $100 refundable. He made the suggestion
to Mr. Williams and Chief Hickson if someone wants to use just
small signs, they pay a flat. $25 fee. He said the downside is if they
leave the signs, they will have to come back and pick them up or
be fined $100 within seven (7) days. He said for the larger signs, it:
would be $100. This was a suggestion to be more in line with the
other cities and the County.
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Commissioner Sackett asked the City Clerk if a lot of judicial signs
are up, and if all those people paid their $400.
Ms. Longo replied that they had.
Commissioner Sackett asked if there were any complaints of being
excessive.
Ms. Longo replied that she did not hear that from any of them.
Commissioner Sackett said they had this lengthy discussion two
years ago, and it was unanimous to set it the way it was.
Motion carried by a four -one (4-1) roll call vote with
Commissioner Sackett voting nay.
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 14-1354, a budget
amendment for Palmetto Avenue Sewer Project.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 14-1354 by title only.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved to approve Resolution No. 14-
1354 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Maingot
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 14-1355, an IRS
compliant 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 14-1355 by title only.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved to approve Resolution No. 14-
1355 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett.
Deputy Mayor Durso asked Mr. Williams if this was something
that brings them into compliance with the IRS, and there are no
other specific changes to the Deferred Compensation Plan.
Mr. Williams said there are no other specific changes.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
C. Read by title only, set August 4, 2014 as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 14-2040,
which readopts Chapter 74, "Storm water Management" of the
Longwood City Code.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 14-2040 by title only.
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Deputy Mayor Durso moved to approve the first reading of
Ordinance No. 14-2040 and set August 4, 2014 as the
public hearing date. Seconded by Commissioner M:aingot.
Commissioner Sackett: brought up concerns regarding the sunset of
the stormwater assessment.
Commissioner Maingot said he feels people in their City are aware
and understand the need for the assessment. He suggested putting
something in the water bill.
Deputy Mayor Durso agreed with Commissioner Maingot's
comments in that there are a number -of areas in their City that facie,
these challenges. He stated his area of the City is one of the low-
lying areas, so when it rains for days in a row, he has a number of
complaints about flooding. He said in addition to the current
problems they have in existing areas, with new development, and
the development they are trying to bring, the infrastructure costs
are that much greater than they were ten years ago. He stated for
them to solve these problems they are facing, he thinks this is a
very worthwhile product they need to move forward with.
Commissioner Sackett said he agrees, but thinks :it is something
that should be in their general budget instead of special assessment
within their water bill.
Commissioner Weller asked how is it handled with subdivisions
with private roads and maintained by the Homeowners'
Association.
Mr. Williams said it is not necessarily the roads, it is a storm water
conveyance system that sheds the water from the private
subdivision into an overall master storm water system. He stated
he prepared an aerial map of the basins, which can be shown, not
only the City's, but the County's basins and DOT'S basins and
shows how they all interact together in moving this water during
hurricanes and heavy rain events.
Mayor- Cortes said in the future they will be dealing with the EPA
and nutrient reduction. He said this keeps this money dedicated to
the stone water issues only. He said the stormwater fee per home
is $6.00, or $6.00 per EDU on commercial property. He said most:
of this increase for CPIs will be borne by the commercial.
businesses because of the property size and some have ponds on
that property. He does not have a problem with the stormwater
fee, but does have a problem with the structure of the CPI.
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Commissioner Maingot asked how much did the Devonshire
project cost with the pollution from runoff of fertilizer.
Mr. Williams said that project was recently completed and came in
at $161,000 or so. He said the TOD project is looking at probably
$650,000 and the Industrial Park project is around $650,000 plus.
He said those are capital projects that do not include the annual and
ongoing maintenance. He went through different stormwater
projects in the past and for the future. He said there is certainly a
need and an ongoing maintenance need.
Mayor Cortes stated he could make a motion to amend to continue
the stormwater without a CPI right now until there is a better
calculation on the CPI. Seconded by Commissioner Maingot.
Mr. Langley said what they need to do is bring the Ordinance back
for another first reading because the title includes the CPI
adjustment. He said they would bring it back without the CPI in
the Ordinance for another first reading.
Mayor Cortes asked if he withdraws his motion, can they adjust it
without the CPI.
Mr. Langley said if they are deleting the entire CPI adjustment,
they are not just modifying the way it is worded because they
delete it. He said because of the way the Ordinance is set up, they
would need to bring it back and go through the first reading. He -
said they could'amend the verbiage to change the methodology of
how it is calculated, but to delete it in its entirety and not do a CPI;
they would need to bring it back.
Deputy Mayor Durso said for clarification, the CPI change won't
take effect until October 1, 2015, so it will be for the next Fiscal
Year.
Mr. Williams said that is correct, and it looks at the time period
from June lst through May 31st of the preceding year.
Deputy Mayor Durso said if it isn't going to affect anything until
October of the next Fiscal Year, then over the next year, they could
work toward a solution regarding the formula to get it for October
1, 2015.
Mr. Williams replied they could.
Deputy Mayor Durso asked if removing the CPI would throw off
the budget process.
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Mr. Williams said they have revenues budgeted based upon the
current fee that they would be presenting in the nex. t two weeks.
Mr. Langley said it has not been advertised so there has been no
cost to the City.
Deputy Mayor Durso said for clarity, there was a motion made,
and then a second, and Mayor Cortes was amending the original
motion to withdraw the CPI from the document, and
Commissioner Maingot seconded that.
Mr. Langley said the motion as amended would not have a second
reading on. August 40'. It would be to do the first reading on August
4"' with a new title and without the CPI adjustment.
Mayor Cortes moved to amend and not have a second
reading on August 4, 2014 and have the t-u-st reading on
August 4, 2014 with a new title and without the CPI
adjustment. Seconded by Commissioner Maingot and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Original motion passed by a four -one (4-1) roll call vote
with Commissioner Sackett voting nay.
D. City Commission to consider allowing pets in Reiter Park.
Mr. Capizzi stated that Leisure Services has been approached by
some residents asking to allow dogs in Reiter Park. He said he
asked Human Resources about liability, and they checked with
PRM who said there were no liability in allowing leashed animals
that are under human control. He said they would have to have
signage that would state "No Aggressive Animals and All Animals
must be leashed and Under Human Control At All Times". He
said there would be no ball throwing or Frisbee throwing with the
animals, and pet owners must clean up after their pet. He said they
would have to install the dog waste stations similar to what they
have in the Dog Park. The City would reserve the right to ban pets
during certain City -sponsored events. He noted beside the Dog
Park, dogs are not allowed in any City park.
Commissioner Maingot: said if they move forward with this, he
suggested that it would be a provisional thing because there are
people who do not clean up after their pets. This is why they have
a dog park. He wants this to be on a trial basis because of the
tentative problems he foresees.
Commissioner Maingot moved that the signage for Reiter
Park incorporates a statement that this is provisional and
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any infringement on these rules and regulations will
automatically cancel the privilege to allow dogs in Reiter
Park. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Durso.
Discussion ensued on the pros and cons of allowing dogs in Reiter
Park, along with how to address enforcement and the time frame
for a trial period.
Deputy Mayor Durso said the motion was to allow for a
provisional program for ninety days to allow dogs in Reiter
Park, but not in areas where children play. In ninety days
they will have a report if it has been successful or not, and
make a decision at that time. The motion was previously
seconded.
Motion passed by a four -one (4-1) roll call vote with
Commissioner Sackett voting nay.
E. City Commission approval to proceed with the new Farmer's
Market and to decide on the name from the choices submitted.
Mr. Capizzi said Leisure Services has been collaborating with the
owner of Wild Hare Kitchen and Garden Emporium, which is
across the street from the Clock Tower in an effort to revive the
Farmer's Market for Longwood. He said the tentative start date
would be in September, provided it is approved. The market
would be on a Tuesday evening from 5:0:0 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in
an effort to not be in competition with some of the larger markets.
He said the City parking lot on the north side of the Clock Tower
would be used, and the City would enter into a contract with Ms.
Bryant from Wild Hare and she will become the market manager.
The contract would specify an 80/20 split, with eight (80%)
percent going to Ms. Bryant and twenty (20%) percent to the City.
The policies for the market are, almost finalized. The impact to the
City would be providing the property, trash cans, picnic tables and
low impact temporary lighting in the parking lot area. He said
there are three names staff has come up with: Longwood Station
Starlight Market, ,Longwood Starlight Market, or Starlight Green
Market at Longwood Station. He said they would prefer the
Commissioners decide which one they would like. Also, they
would like to waive the restrictions on the sale of beer and wine at
the market. He said there would be a vendor that would sell beer
and wine at the market, which has made several existing markets
very successful. He said people like to come and have a beer at the
market and shop around for some food.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved they go with the name
Longwood Station Starlight Market because it is direct and
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makes reference to the Station to encourage people to use
the Commuter Rail. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett.
Mayor Cortes said the motion is to allow the Farmer's Market and
to choose the name Longwood Station Starlight Market. He asked
if this includes the sale of beer and wine.
Deputy Mayor Durso indicated allowing the sale of beer and wine
was included in his motion. He said since it was part of the
presentation his motion was all inclusion of what was being asked.
Discussion ensued regarding the name choices and sale of beer and
wine.
Deputy Mayor Durso withdrew his motion -and amended
the name only and moved to name the farmer's market
Longwood Station Market. Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett and motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
F. Approval of a Non -]Exclusive Payroll Deduction Plan
Agreement with BMG Money and authorize the City
Administrator to execute all associated documents.
Mr. Williams ,said this is a non-exclusive payroll deduction plan
agreement with BMG money, and is offered as a benefit to their
City employees that would qualify for a voluntary loan to help
manage emergency expenses. BMG would make the arrangements
with employees, set the tenns and would look at all the
documentation noted by them about what the deduction would be.
He said they would deduct the money and transmit to BMG, and
BMG would reimburse them any banking fees, eliminating at risk
or obligation on behalf of. the City. It is 100 percent employee
elected and chosen.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved to approve Item 11F as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett.
Deputy Mayor Durso said he did some research on this program;
and the best benefit is it is free to the City, and is employee choice.
He stated another benefit is those employee's making incomes in.
the $20s, $30s, $40s are under credit stress and banks are hesitant
to give them loans or credit cards.
Commissioner Maingot asked what rate of interest 13MG is going
to be charged, and is it flexible.
Mayor Cortes called on a BMG Money representative to answer
questions.
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Mr. Frank Ioppolo, Jr., 4841 Shoreline Circle, Sanford, stated he is
the legal counsel for BMG Money. He explained various elements
of the loan process, employees can borrow between $500 and
$5,00.0 depending on their income, and they pay it out over the
course of six (6) months to two (2) years. He said this is for people
with no other option, and gives them an option that is affordable.
Discussion ensued about percent rates, process by staff to
administer, and this option is employee choice..
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
G. Approval of a Rental Agreement with Azelvandre D.O. &
Associates, LLC for approximately 960 cubic feet of leased
space at 205 S. Milwee for the purpose of medical record
storage and authorize the City Administrator to execute all
associated documents.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved to approve Item l 1 G as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett.
Commissioner Maingot asked about a termination clause.
Mr. Williams stated it was included.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
1.2. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Williams reminded the Commission that on July 29"' they will be
presenting the proposed budget at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Special
Meeting to set the tentative millage rate. He introduced Mr. Tom Krueger;
their new Economic Development/Special Project Manager.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
A. Code Enforcement Update.
Mr. Langely said at the last meeting they talked about moving forward
with collection of Code Enforcement fines. He picked out five (5) to
consider collection action and provide him some direction. He said the
first four (4) range between $2,600 and $8,000 outstanding in fines. Most
relate to failure to maintain grass/weeds to minimum standards, and
having trash/debris in the yard. He suggested authorizing him to send
demand notices to the first four (4) and give them a certain time to pay the
City for the outstanding costs. He said if that doesn't happen within the
demand time, he would come back to ask for authorization to commence a
lawsuit to foreclose the lien. He said with respect to the last item, that has
a substantial fine amount of over $36,000 to a non -homestead property.
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He suggested authorizing him to send a demand letter for a certain amount
of time, and then authorize him to proceed with foreclosure suit and
collection action hi court.
Deputy Mayor Durso moved to approve moving forward with the
recommendations presented by Mr. Langley. This would include
sending demand notices to the first four properties discussed and
for the non -homestead property with fines over $36,000 send a
demand letter for a certain amount of time and then proceed with
foreclosure suit and collection action in court. Seconded by
Commissioner Maingot.
Commissioner Sackett said the Autumn Brook Circle address, which is
two houses away from his house, the Homeowners Association (HOA) is
not sure if Bank of America or the foreclosure attorney owns this bui.ldin2;.
Mr. Langley said before he commences any litigation, he will be running a
title :search report to see about the current ownership.
Mayor Cortes asked, for the record, if it is still accumulating fines.
Mr. Langley said it is, as of July 15, it is 241 days into it.
`— Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Langley stated he would like direction on the Sean Law case. The
attorney who represents Mr. Sean Law is going to request a further
extension of the answer deadline. He asked if the commission would be
okay with him granting an extension if Mr. Law's attorney provides a
schedule of items to be completed.
Deputy Mayor Durso said he trusts Mr. Langley and Mr. Williams to
make a judgment call based on the report that they get, and who it is from,
and the deadlines that are in place, to make a recommendation yes or no.
He said he is okay with two (2) weeks but: not one month, and if they have
any issues move forward with the legal action.
Mr. Langley said lie is not going to attempt to settle a fine amount, the),
are merely talking about the request received to extend the deadline for
filing an answer to the lawsuit.
It was the consensus of the Commission for Mr. Langley to
proceed with working with Mr. Law's attorney on an extenstion.
14. CITY CLERK'S REPORT. No Report.
15. ADJOURN. Mayor Cortes adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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