CC11-17-14MinLONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
November 17, 2014
7:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor John C. Maingot
Deputy Mayor Joe Durso
Commissioner Ben Paris
Commissioner Brian D. Sackett
Commissioner Mark Weller
Dan Langley, City Attorney
Jon C. Williams, City Manager
Michelle Longo, City Clerk
Troy Hickson, Police Chief
William Gulbrandsen, Fire Chief
Pam Barclay, Finance Director
Sheryl Bower, Community Development Director
Chris Capizzi, Leisure Services Director
Lee Ricci, Human Resources Director
Tom Smith, Streets & Fleet Division Manager
Richard Kornbluh, Utilities Division Manager
Chris Kintner, Planner
Randy Lamb, Building Official
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Maingot called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
2. OPENING INVOCATION. Pastor Eric Scholten with First Baptist
Church of Longwood gave the invocation.
3. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Ms. Longo read the following
announcements.
A. Announce Results of the November 4, 2014 City of Longwood
General Election.
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Ms. Longo announced for the Longwood City Commissioner,
District #3, Gregory Cetera received 1,887 votes and Ben Paris
received 2,263 votes for a total of 4,150 votes.
B. Annual Rotation of Deputy Mayor.
Ms. Longo announced the Rotation of the Deputy Mayor would go
to District Number 3.
C. Senior Matinee will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014
from z 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., Longwood Community
Building, 200 West Warren Avenue. This month's feature is
Legends of the Fall.
D. The 381 Annual Longwood Arts .and Crafts Festival will be
held in Downtown Historic Longwood, from 9:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2014, and from 9:00 a.m.
until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2014.
5. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
A. Recognizing Commissioner Joe Durso for his service to the
City as Deputy Mayor, November 2013 to November 2014.
Mayor Maingot recognized Commissioner Durso for his service to
the City as Deputy Mayor. He then presented him with a plaque
and photographs were taken.
B. District #4 Presentation of the Business Person of the Month
Award for November 2014 to Mr. Nicholas C. Waggoner,
President of Nicholas C. Waggoner, LLC, located at 501 East
State Road 434.
Commissioner Weller read a brief biography on Nicholas C.
Waggoner, LLC and then presented President, Mr. Nicolas C.
Waggoner with the Business Person of the Month Award for
November 2014. Photographs were then taken.
C. Proclamation to recognize Ms. Skye Herbig for her
accomplishments, competing and volunteering for the
community.
Commissioner Durso read a Proclamation honoring Ms. Skye
Herbig for her accomplishments and then presented it to her.
Photographs were then taken.
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. District #1 Nomination to the Board of Adjustment.
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Mayor Maingot nominated Mr. Arthur Heintz for reappointment to
the Board of Adjustment. Nomination carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
B. District #3 Nomination to the Board of Adjustment.
Deputy Mayor Paris nominated Mr. Frank Scheraldi to the Board
of Adjustment. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote.
C. District #3 Nomination to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board.
Deputy Mayor Paris nominated Ms. Michelle Hendrix to the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board. Nomination carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
A. Public Participation.
Ms. Lindsay Sackett, 123 Ruby Red Lane, Longwood, spoke in
opposition to the provisional plan put into place a couple, of
months ago to allow dogs in Reiter Park. She said her house
shares a back fence line with the park and stated this plan has
failed miserably. She said dogs are uncontrolled, off their leash
and the few that are leashed become unleashed shortly after
arriving. She said there are three dogs that are making it
dangerous for her daughters to cross the park to get to their school
bus stop in the morning. She said she has noticed excrement is not
being picked up. The doggie stations are not being utilized
because they are too far away. She said dogs are entering her yard
from a slight gap in her fence, it has not been a problem but can
easily be a problem. She stated she had to increase her flea
treatment for her dogs since this plan was put into place. She feels
the City does not have the manpower to regulate the restrictions.
She stated dogs are not allowed in other city parks and is unsure
what makes Reiter Park any different. She said right now, it is a
large field, but understands there are plans to develop it and dogs
just do not fit. She stated she strongly urges the City to reverse
this plan.
8. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS'REPORT
District #1. Mayor Maingot said he received a letter from Secretary
Noranne Downs, the District 5 Secretary of the Department of
Transportation (DOT) for this area., Her letter referenced Police Chief
Troy Hickson commending him for his work regarding an accident that
resulted in a death. He said on November 3rd, he participated in the
Tourism Marketing Sub -Committee of the Tourist Development Council
(TDC) of Seminole County. He said it is moving forward in the right
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direction and is making a great contribution toward the overall economic
contribution of Seminole County. On November 5t', there was a ribbon
cutting ceremony at Brookdale Island Lake (formerly Chambrel). He said
the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County _ (CALNO) also
met later that same date. On November 6t', he said he participated in
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Meet the Mayors, held at the
Altamonte Hilton. His topic was on economic development in Longwood,
titled, "Longwood — We're on the Move". He spoke at the Private
Business Association of Seminole, Inc. (PBAS) on November 12t' and
later that day he met with the Wekiva River System Advisory Committee.
On November 13th, he had the monthly TDC meeting. He also gave a
presentation to Longwood Club at their Home Owners Meeting. On
November 14t', he said he participated in a daylong conference for
Leadership Seminole Vision 5, which dealt with future needs for Seminole
County. He said the biggest item that came from the conference was
homelessness and providing for those in need. He said he spent the
afternoon visiting the health care facilities in the City to schedule the
holiday caroling.
District #2. Commissioner Durso said he wanted to address the
comments made by Ms. Sackett regarding Reiter Park. He said they did it
as a test and if the test is not working, they are committed to revisit the
issue. From what they have heard from staff and citizens, they will go
back and revise it and maybe eliminate it. He asked Mr. Williams for an
update on the water meter project and drainage issues on Maine Avenue.
Mr. Williams said regarding the water drainage issues on Maine Avenue,
staff has obtained the elevations. He said based on the elevations the best
course of action for providing immediate relief would be to gain access to
the property that fronts off Grant Street. He said they have approached the
property owner, but have not heard back. He said staff is working with the
current owner that is experiencing the problem. He said this is something
they are still working on it.
Commissioner Durso asked if they don't respond, what is their legal
option to move forward.
Mr. Williams said they would need to speak with Mr. Langley about their
options before he gets into specifics. He said several months ago the
Commission authorized a business case analysis with Snyder Electric and
the results are back. He said he has asked them to come before the
Commission at the next meeting to present the results; which does include
a meter component. He said at that time they will be asked to proceed to
the second phase, which will involve an agreement where they will have
more specific testing to determine the amount of accuracy with meters and
lighting and what projects could be funded out of that.
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Commissioner Durso said he serves on the MyRegion.org Founders Board
and made everyone aware there is a Water Forum this Friday to work on a
Water Management Master Plan for a Regional Water Management
Master Plan. He also reported on the Florida League of Cities Legislative
Meeting that was held last week. He said the League of Cities has taken
up stormwater fee recovery as one of its biggest topics. He said there are
forty-seven (47) different counties in Florida where this is affected, so the
League has taken the approach that every government, no matter what the
nature of their services are, is required to pay the stormwater fee for the
impact that is associated with their use of the system. He said in their case
that primarily reflects their issue with the School Board and their refusal to
pay the stormwater fee.
District 93. Deputy Mayor Paris said this is his first week and he has not
been to any meetings outside of the City, but he has taken the time to meet
with several members of staff to get caught up on everything going on.
He said during the campaign season there was a rumor that got started.
The rumor was that he, Commissioner Durso, and Commissioner Sackett
were intending to fire several members of the staff. He said as a former
employee of the City of Longwood, there is no worse feeling than fearing
you are going to lose your job.
Deputy Mayor Paris made a motion for a vote of confidence for
their City Manager, Jon Williams and his staff. Seconded by
Commissioner Durso and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
District #4. Commissioner Weller congratulated Mr. Paris on his election
win. He also attended the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference
on November 13t'. He is a member of the Finance, Taxation, and
Personnel Committee, and they voted to support legislation for municipal
pension reform, as well as communications service tax and local business
tax protection. He asked Mr. Williams for an update on the Viet Nam
Memorial Wall they talked about last meeting.
Mr. Williams said he had a packet of information which he distributed that
contained an overview of the requirements of the wall. He said the only
holiday available to them for the wall would be July 4, 2016. The cost to
bring the wall to the City is about $5,500, and they need a minimum of
twenty (20) people to set up and take down the wall, and two (2) people to
monitor the wall 24 hours a day for the entire period. He said they need
an area of approximately 310 x 60 feet and some leveling and grading
would probably have to be done if the space exceeded the needed space.
He will need to get back in touch with the people regarding the date soon.
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Commissioner Weller asked the Commission if they felt it was important
to have it on a holiday. He suggested having it during a car show.
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Commissioner Durso asked if they need to make a decision on trying to
have it on a holiday or not. He felt it would be an honor to have it on any
day they can get it.
Mayor Maingot said they should have the item brought back to them after
checking on availability of other dates into 2015.
Mr. Williams will bring the item back as a separate agenda item at the
December lit Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Weller said he talked to some Citizens on Patrol, (COPs)
and understands not all their vehicles have radios. He would like to find
out what would be involved getting them some radios.
Chief Hickson said none of the COP vehicles have mobile radios. They
do have portable radios they carry on their side. He said a standard mobile
radio compliant with a digital platform would be about $5,000 per radio.
He stated when the COPS ride together they only have one radio since they
do things as a team. He said he would follow up with the COP Chief to
see if this truly is an issue.
Commissioner Weller said he would like to re -visit the Heritage Village
TOD that they have been going through and put it on the Agenda for
December lst to discuss and see if they need to make any revisions to it.
District #5. Commissioner Sackett said he did his own survey about dark
areas in this City and they are numerous. He said they need to look at
their main roads, State Road 434 by the hospital and on the opposite side
of the hospital. He said it would be a wonderful project for Eagle Scouts.
He has a meeting with some scout leaders and will bring it up. He said he
drove by Sean Law's property and it actually looks pretty good in front,
but the back still needs work. He asked the attorney for an update.
Mr. Langley said they are hoping to bring some sort of settlement
agreement to the table by mid -December. He said the proposal by Mr.
Law is a substantial payment of all legal fees and administrative costs the
City incurred, along with some sort of partial reduction of the fine. Then
there would be a remaining fine that would remain intact and would be in
steps, tier down, based on compliance over time. He said this will be
coming for further review and discussion of the Commission in mid -
December.
Commissioner Sackett said he went to Candyland Park this past weekend,
and the score boards are not working. He asked if that was a Babe Ruth
function or a City function.
Mr. Capizzi said it is Babe Ruth's responsibility, as per their contract with
them. He said they have taken an active role and had an electrician there
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to diagnose the problem and will give Babe Ruth a price to see if it is
worth fixing. He stated that Babe Ruth is also looking for a sponsor for
new score boards.
Commissioner Sackett said there is a big concern about the tennis courts.
He listed some concerns that include a new net, cracks on courts and
leveling needed on the courts.
Mr. Capizzi said they do have a plan to fix the concerns since the grant
money to fix all three courts fell through. He said at the last minute the
Governor pulled all Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
(FRDAP) grant money for the state.
Commissioner Sackett mentioned some concerns of cars coming and
going near the Skateboard Park shortly after meeting with people. He also
said the gate was open on Saturday, which it should not be. He said he
missed the Car Show and Chili Cook -Off, which he hoped were a success.
He said on Saturday the baseball closing season started and said it would
be a nice event to attend to see everyone get their awards. He said
Brookdale is hosting another ribbon cutting on November 18t' for their
facility formally known as Southland Suites. He said they are honoring
some retiring employees from the Fire Department from 12:00 p.m. until
3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20th. He congratulated Deputy Mayor
Paris on his election.
9. ANY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Commissioner Durso moved to , add Item 10I to the consent
agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Williams asked that Items 12N and 120 be considered before Item
11 C. He also said he would like to pull Item 12P.
Mayor Maingot said he would like Item IOH to be discussed with Items
12I and 12J.
It was the consensus of the Commission to have Item IOH placed
under Regular Business after Item 121.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes of the November 3, 2014 Regular Meeting.
B. Approve the Monthly Expenditures for October and
November 2014.
C. Approve the Monthly Financial Report for October 2014.
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D. Approve a purchase order in the amount of $33,000 to
McDirmit, Davis & Co. for the annual audit for fiscal year
2014.
E. Approve a purchase order in the amount of $25,810 to Carrier
Commercial Service for the replacement of the Bosch 200
MBH Boiler.
F. Approval and acceptance of, the drainage easement to be
located on state lands for the Skylark Subdivision Drainage
Improvements at 800 and 804 Raven Avenue.
G. Approve a purchase order in the amount of $47,625 to Public
Resources Management Group, Inc. for Utility Consulting
Services — Water and Wastewater Rate and Charge Study.
H. Approve a purchase order in the amount of $29,500 to ETR,
LLC for a 2006 Freightliner Rescue and authorize the City
Manager to execute all associated documents.
Added On. I. Approve a purchase order for the emergency replacement of
the Police Department roof.
Commissioner Durso moved to approve the Consent
Agenda Items 10A through 10G and 10I as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 14-2048, which
proposes approval of a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment (SPA 03-14) at 605, 651, 675, 711 and 789
Highland Street, 750 Florida Avenue, 112 and 114 Clifford
Avenue and 1065 Ridge Street.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 14-2048 by title only.
Mayor Maingot opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke in
opposition to Ordinance No. 14-2048.
Mr. Harm on, 605 Highland Street, Longwood spoke in favor
of Ordinance No. 14-2048.
Ms. Bower was asked to explain what medium density means. She
said it is the land use category and allows density from eight (8)
dwelling units to fifteen (15). She said it was a lower density
previously when it was in Seminole County, but there are a number
of duplexes in the area and they would be non -conforming under a
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low density in Longwood, which is why they are changing these to
medium density so they all conform.
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the Public Hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Durso and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Sackett moved to adopt Ordinance No. 14-
2048 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Durso and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 14-2051, regarding
the Vacation and Abandonment of Evergreen Avenue Right -
of -Way.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 14-2051 by title only.
Mayor Maingot opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke in favor
of Ordinance No. 14-2051.
Mr. Spencer Whitehead, 225 East Maine Avenue, Longwood
spoke in opposition to Ordinance No. 14-2051. He said he has
property that backs up on the south side of Evergreen, east of the
WaWa store. He also owns the property that is directly east which
is the large acreage.. He said Evergreen could turn into a major
entrance and traffic way for that property as they develop it. He
said it appears the right-of-way usage has been taken care of. He
suggests the City leave all options open and maintaining the right-
of-way until the development of that property comes to,fruition.
Ms. Bower said this request is from WaWa on a right-of-way
utilization permit to put in the parking and wanted to make it a
permanent solution, so they put in a request to have that part of the
right-of-way vacated. She said there is a 25%2 foot section of the
right-of-way that will not be touched that should still provide
access to Mr. Whitehead's property, WaWa is asking them to
vacate the remainder of that right-of-way.
Mayor Maingot asked if this will affect Mr. Whitehead's property
or increase the value of that property.
Ms. Bower said she can't answer whether it will increase the value
of Mr. Whitehead's property. She said he will still have access and
right-of-way on Evergreen and this request will not vacate that
portion of it, but it will vacate part of the right-of-way.
Mr. Langley said this request came from the property owner and
the tenant WaWa, they want to have ownership of those portions of
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the right-of-way that are attached to the Ordinance. He said it is a
partial vacation and abandonment, not of the entire width of the
right-of-way. The City would reserve a utility easement for
underground utilities pursuant to this Ordinance, which they could
use for all their utilities, and maintain the paved areas. He said
they are under no obligation to approve the request, but it is a
request from the property owner and tenant.
Commissioner Durso asked if Mr. Whitehead could join in
agreement with the property owner and WaWa for road
improvements.
Mr. Langley said the right-of-way would be the City's and
typically they do not enter into right-of-way maintenance
agreements with adjacent property owners that don't have the
improvements within their right-of-way. It is possible that the
parties could reach such an agreement on their own, but they could
not condition the passage of this Ordinance on that.
Discussion ensued about the area being vacated and abandoned
and reason the property owner is requesting it.
Mr. Langley said the property owner told them their position
would be if they did not obtain some sort of perpetual right of use
of those areas being vacated and abandoned by this Ordinance,
their fear is they will lose their tenant (WaWa), and their
relationship would be jeopardized.
Mr. Whitehead said he suspects the reason they have the issue is
there was a parking requirement that had to be met before they
would build the store. If not, it is still dangerous because cars park
on both sides of the road and bumpers are right at the curb on the
road. He feels it is an accident waiting to happen for somebody to
back out of one of those spots. He said that is another issue and
they cannot put a sidewalk there.
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the Public Hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Durso - and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Deputy Mayor Paris asked about WaWa wanting them to vacate
the property and let them use it after they built.
Mr. Langley explained that WaWa got a right-of-way use permit
from the City, which gave them the right to install improvements
within the right-of-way, where they are currently sitting. He said
that right-of-way permit can be revoked by the City upon a very
short notice provision. They overlooked that aspect of the
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permission they were given and were looking for other options in
order to give their tenant more assurances that the City would not
have the right to revoke that right -of -use in such short fashion. He
said staff and himself had meetings with their attorney and
property owner to look at options. This seemed to be one of the
options they most desired. He said they talked about asking for a
full vacation and abandonment for the whole segment of road
which the City did not want because they preferred there to be
some right-of-way left so there would be public access through that
area. He said the other approach was to just have a right-of-way
maintenance agreement that gave more notice for the
improvements to. be relocated if they were to)terminate that right.
Ms. Bower said to address Mr. Whitehead's comment, none of the
parking that is adjoining that right-of-way that they want vacated is
required. She stated that is all above and beyond what the City
requires as far as parking.
Commissioner Weller moved to deny Ordinance
No. 14-2051. Seconded by Commissioner Durso
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Commissioner Durso explained he voted no on this item because
WaWa currently has use of this particular property and he believes
when Mr. Whitehead wants to develop his property, he will come
together with the City staff and WaWa to work something out that
will be productive for all three parties on that particular parcel. He
said he does believe they should keep their options open.
Mr. Whitehead said he would really like to see something go in
there that would be an asset to the City and be a positive image for
the City.
12N. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 14-1368, amending
resolution No. 13-1336, concerning Building Permit Fees to
provide the City Commission the authority to make partial
deferrals of Building Permit Fees, to promote economic
development where it can be shown that it is in the best interest
of the City.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 14-1368 by title only.
Commissioner Durso moved to approve Item 12N as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote.
120. Approval of a request by Weston Park L.P. to defer the
payment of $60,000 in building permit fees until prior to the
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project receiving final inspections and a Certificate of
Occupancy or September 30, 2015 (whichever occurs first).
Commissioner Durso moved to approve Item 120 as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett.
Mayor Maingot voiced his concern with the $60,000 and how it
affects the Building Department budget and if it gets pushed to the
2015/2016 budget it will impact the department. He asked Mr.
Wolf to address his concern.
Mr. Jonathon Wolf, 149 Harston Court, Heathrow, said one of the
things they have to do is to determine what the actual amount of
the fees are going to be. He said they are in the process of trying
to close right now and get in the ground. He believes there will be
a certain portion of the fees that it will take them, as well as city
staff, a number of weeks in calculating the numbers. He said both
parties working decided to push this off, but they needed a date
certain that this would be done. He said that date certain is on or
prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for the
building, which would be about nine (9) months from now.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
C. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 14-2052, a
Development Agreement between the City of Longwood and
Seminole County regarding a parking structure.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 14-2052 by title only.
Mr. Langley said this is a quasi-judicial public matter and anyone
wishing to speak on behalf of or in opposition to the following
item, Ordinance No. 14-2052, is requested to stand, step forward,
and be sworn in, and complete the form requesting to speak during
Public Hearing and return them to the City Clerk prior to speaking.
He stated the applicant shall have the right to cross examine all
persons speaking concerning this agenda item, and those persons
shall be allowed to cross examine the applicant. He said the
County is technically the applicant and does not believe they had
anyone present.
Mayor Maingot opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to the Ordinance.
Commissioner Durso moved to close the Public Hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
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Commissioner Durso moved to adopt Ordinance No. 14-
2052 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
D. City Commission to hear a public request for Special
Exception (SPE 05-14), to reduce the requirement to document
uninterrupted State of Florida Massage Therapy Licensure
from three (3) years to one (1) year.
Mr. Langley said this is also a quasi-judicial hearing. If there are
any ex-parte communications, they can disclose them at this time.
If there is anyone wishing to speak is requested to stand, step
forward, and be sworn in, and complete -the form requesting to
speak during Public Hearing and return them to the City Clerk
prior to speaking. He then sworn in those wishing to speak.
Mayor Maingot opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke in
opposition to the Ordinance.
Ms. Christina Gibbons, 383 Hickory Springs Place, Debary, said
she is requesting to open her own business in Longwood for
massage therapy. She has been a professional in the field of
massage therapy for seven (7) years and has practiced in two (2)
other states. She is requesting that the City of Longwood move it
from three (3) years to one (1) year so she can practice in the City
of Longwood.
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Weller and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Weller moved to approve Item 11D.
Seconded by Commissioner Durso.
Commissioner Sackett asked if this was DK Fitness and no longer
LOA Fitness.
Ms. Gibbons said it is DK Fitness Center and the owner is going to
be having a grand opening after the first of the month.
Commissioner Durso asked for clarification on how her service
will be set up and if it will be provided at DK Fitness.
Ms. Gibbons stated she will rent a room inside the gym from the
owner and will have a contractual relationship with DK Fitness and
will be providing services connected with the gym's services.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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12. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Approval of an Inter -Local Agreement between the City of
Longwood and Seminole County relating to Storm water
Capacity, which is in connection with the Weston Park
Apartment Project, Seminole County's Parking Garage
Agreement and Development Agreement.
Commissioner Durso moved to approve Item 12A.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
B. City Commission to consider approving a replat for Longwood
Townhomes.
Ms. Bower said this item helps to facilitate the item on the last
agenda that approved Habitat for Humanity to do the rehabilitation
on this property. She said they had to make some changes to the
plat to allow them to move forward.
Commissioner Weller asked if this is putting it into the
Homeowners Association for the Townhomes.
Ms. Bower replied it is.
Commissioner Durso moved to approve Item 12B.
Seconded by Commissioner Weller and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
C. Hear a waiver request from Eagles Nest Church for a
Temporary Use Permit (TUP 33-14) to allow for an extension
to timeframes.
Commissioner Weller moved to approve Item 12C.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
D. Approval of a contractual agreement between the City of
Longwood and PDCS, LLC to provide inspection, plan review
and Building Official services on an "as needed" basis.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Item 12D as
presented.
Commissioner Weller asked Mr. Williams to explain the Building
Special Revenue Fund.
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Mr. Williams said about, two to three years ago, the Building
Department revenue and expenses were under the umbrella of the
General Fund. He said they separated that out and put it into what
is called a Special Revenue Fund. He said it is an enterprise -type
operation where the revenues that are collected offset the
expenditures incurred, along with education fees and there is a
minor transfer for administration. He said it is a separate
accounting of those funds.
Commissioner Weller asked when they are waiving building fees
is it going to affect that fund.
Mr. Williams said yes, it can.
Commissioner Weller seconded the motion.
Mr. Williams said this gives Mr. Lamb the opportunity to call in
some contractual help to assist with the administrative aspect in the
office or inspections.
Mr. Lamb,, Building Official, said he heard about the
Commission's concerns with Altamonte before he came on board.
He has been in this business over twenty -years (20), has worked
with people at PDCS and they understand the level of service that
is expected for the City of Longwood.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
E. Approve an Alcoholic Beverage License Agreement for the
Green Market at Longwood Station, which will enable
Maggie's Wine Shop, LLC to legally sell beer and wine at the
market.
Commissioner Durso moved to approve Item 12E.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
F. Approval of a Class A Special Event permit and waiver of fees
for the Mustang and Ford Powered Car Show to be held in the
Historic District of Longwood on Saturday, February 28, 2015
from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner Weller moved to approve Item 12F.
Seconded by Commissioner Durso and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
G. City Commission discussion on allowing pets in Reiter Park
after the 90 day provisional period.
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Commissioner Durso said based on the discussion they have had
with staff and other information corresponding to it, they
immediately suspend the policy they had implemented three
months ago and take whatever formal action they have to take to
revise their policies.
Commissioner Weller said he has had personal experience in the
park where some little kids had stepped in dog excrement and then
brought it into the play area. He also recommends they not allow
pets in that park.
Commissioner Durso moved to suspend the policy
immediately. Seconded by Commissioner Weller and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
H. Read by title only, set December 1, 2014 as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 14-2053,
which provides for the issuance of a Capital Improvement
Revenue Note with Old Florida Bank for the purchase of a
2015 Vactor Sewer Cleaning Truck.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 14-2053 by title only.
Mr. Williams said this equipment will serve multi -purposes,
primarily it will be set up for Public Works and Stormwater. Right
now they have in excess of 300 catch basins that require on -going
maintenance, which require staff to lift the grates, climb in, and
clean it out by hand. He said this will allow staff to work more
thoroughly in these systems and they will have a broad jet hose
wheel on the front to allow them to send lines up into the storm
drains and sewer lines to pull debris and blockage out. He said at
some point they will bring forward a request for a camera
attachment, which will allow them to do visual inspection of the
underground utilities as well.
Discussion ensued on the use of the camera, cost associated with
purchasing one, . how many staff members will be trained on the
equipment and maintenance on the 300 catch basins.
Deputy Mayor Paris moved to adopt Ordinance No. 14-
2053 and set December 1, 2014 as the public hearing date.
Seconded by Commissioner Durso and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
I. Read by title only, set December 1, 2014 as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 14-2054,
which provides for the issuance of a Capital Improvement
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Revenue Note with Old Florida Bank for the purchase of a
2006 Freightliner Ambulance and new Fire/Ambulatory
Equipment.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 14-2054 by title only.
Commissioner Durso moved to approve Ordinance No. 14-
2054 and set December 1, 2014 as the public hearing date.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett.
Mayor Maingot had concerns about the purchasing of the
equipment.
Mr. Langley said this item would approve the issuance of a note or
loan for the City to be able to use those funds in order to purchase
the equipment that is listed in the loan agreements.
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Mr. Williams said this is just the first reading there will be another
reading before that would be final.
Commissioner Weller asked for clarification, they have two (2)
ambulances right now and one (1) that is reserve. He asked if this
ambulance is to replace the one that is in reserve.
Chief Gulbrandsen said that is correct, the current reserve unit is a
2000 model and industry standards and certification requirements
tell them that type of .vehicle has about a fifteen (15) year
expectancy and they are at the end of that.
Commissioner Weller asked how this relates to the third rescue.
Chief Gulbrandsen explained there are two capital lease
agreements and went on to describe items referenced as
ambulatory equipment. He said the issue is that once they can get
approval the manufacturer has a six month delay before the unit
could be received. He said the vendor that met the low bid and
met their specs for the 2015 unit has offered them a 2006 unit
instead of updating the 2000 unit.
Commissioner Weller asked if the third rescue does not work out,
what happens then.
Chief Gulbrandsen said there are several options. He showed a
visual comparison of the 2000 and 2006 freightliner and explained
the differences.
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Discussion ensued about thermal imaging cameras and if they were
approved in the budget. Further discussion ensued on how Item
1 OH related to Item 12I.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
J. Read by title only, set December 1, 2014 as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 14-2055,
which provides for the issuance of a Capital Improvement
Revenue Note with Old Florida Bank for the purchase of a
2015 Freightliner Ambulance.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 14-2055 by title only.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve the first reading
of Ordinance No. 14-2055 and set December 1, 2014 as the
public hearing date. Seconded by Commissioner Durso.
Mayor Maingot stated he had some concerns about this item and
asked what the justification for this additional unit is.
Chief Gulbrandsen said this is the unit approved in the budget and
part of their five year plan. He said upon delivery of this unit, they
can dispose of the 2000 unit and 2006 unit at that time. He said
their only spare right now is the 2000 unit, which has had
numerous repairs.
Discussion ensued on the units and their condition.
Commissioner Durso asked questions about the two (2) active
trucks they have right now and about the conversations that took
place during the budgetary process regarding South Seminole
Hospital and the use of a third rescue for a trial period.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Williams said Seminole County is in support of the third
rescue and they have been in conversation with them about
renewing the mutual aid agreement and Station 19. He said they
have had a good history with re -chassis and suggested tabling this
item until December 1'. He said they can provide some cost
estimates for re-chasseing the 2000 unit and do a cost comparison
to see what makes more financial sense.
Commissioner Durso made a motion to table Item 12J until
December 1'. Seconded by Commissioner Weller and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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10H. Approve a purchase order in the amount of $29,500 to ETR,
LLC for a 2006 Freightliner Rescue and authorize the City
Manager to execute all associated documents.
Commissioner Durso moved to approve Item 10H as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote.
K. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 14-1366,
establishing a Moratorium on Developer Assistance Fees for
Non -Residential Development as an Economic Development
Inceniive.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 14-1366 by title only.
Commissioner Weller moved to approve Resolution No.
14-1366. Seconded by Commissioner Durso.
Mr. Williams said if this Resolution is approved, approve it with
the clarification that the development assistance fees only apply to
the City's fees. He said there is a County component that still
needs to be paid.
Commissioner Weller moved to approve Resolution No.
14-1366 with the addition that it is for City fees only.
Seconded by Commissioner Durso and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
L. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 14-1367, which
designates certain lands known as Myrtle Street as part of the
City Right -Of -Way.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 14-1367 by title only.
Commissioner Sackett moved to adopt Resolution No. 14-
1367 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Durso and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
M. Approve the acceptance of Old Florida Bank's commitment to
provide a line of credit in the amount of $7.65 million for
future capital infrastructure improvements and capital
equipment purchases.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Item 12M as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Durso.
Commissioner Durso asked if this is just giving them the flexibility
to do things as they need them.
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Mr. Williams said that is correct and each item would come back
for separate authorization by the Commission.
Mayor Maingot mentioned his concerns with the dollar amount
and the perception of the public.
Discussion ensued on how this line of credit will work.
Mr. Langley stated essentially the bank is saying this is what they
are willing to lend the City today. He said each time they go back
to the bank with a project and to borrow money, the bank will have
an opportunity to re-evaluate the City financials based on the facts
and circumstances that exist at the time. He said they are not
asking them to sign any sort of line of credit agreement upon
approval. This is essentially them saying this is what they are
willing to do for them as a customer today. He said if they desire
to move forward with any part of this, then they will implement
ordinances that will go through the approval process and take some
of that credit off the table. ,
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
P. City Commission to hear a request from Ms. Janice Petteway
with EXIT Real Estate Results to mitigate a Code Enforcement
Lien in the amount of $45,950 on the property located at 764
Meadowlark Court.
Item was requested to be pulled by Ms. Janice Petteway.
Commissioner Durso requested an item be added to the next meeting
agenda. He said he would like to have a discussion regarding Longwood
Elementary School and the use of the fields for recreation purposes.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Williams said regarding Agenda Item 12L that puts the final approvals
in place for the Weston Park Project, it has been a big challenge and
wanted to recognize everybody involved in it.
Mayor Maingot said he wanted to thank his fellow Commissioners on this
also.
Mr. Williams said he met with Secretary Downs, Mr. Frank O'Day, and
Mr. John Booker to discuss construction activities within the City of
Longwood. He said with the State Road 434 widening there ' are two
ponds at Interstate 4 interchange that they want and discussed their desire
to turn them into an attractive entry -way into the City, which was received
very well. He said they also discussed the Rangeline and State Road 434
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pond. He said they also asked about renaming State Road 434 to be
renamed Longwood Boulevard and they said that is left up to the City
Commission to approve. He said they are going to look into this to be sure
there is no issue with the State.
Mr. Williams said he would like to propose closing all City Offices, with
the exception of Public Safety (Police and Fire), on Friday, December 26t'
and January 2nd as employee appreciation days.
Commissioner Durso moved to approve. Seconded by
Commissioner Sackett and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Williams said he will be out of the office on November 24t', 25t', and
26t'.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Langley said he will be absent from the next Commission Meeting
and his partner, Mr. Kurt Ardaman will be attending.
15. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Ms. Longo asked for City Commission consensus on whether to assess or
waive the $101 fine for those candidates who did not remove their
political signs within 7 days of the November 4, 2014 General Election.
Mayor Maingot made a motion to waive the $100 fine. Seconded
by Commissioner Weller. Motion did not carry by a one -four (1-4)
roll call vote with Deputy Mayor Paris, Commissioner Durso,
Commissioner Weller, and Commissioner Sackett voting nay.
16. ADJOURN. Mayor Maingot adjourned the meeting at 9:5 7p.m
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