CC08-01-2022Min LONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
August 1, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Matt Morgan
Deputy Mayor Tony Boni
Commissioner Abby Shoemaker
Commissioner Matt McMillan
Commissioner Brian D. Sackett
Dan Langley, City Attorney
Michelle Longo, City Clerk
David Dowda, Police Chief
Chris Kintner, Community Development Director
Craig Dunn, Information Technology Director
Priya Persaud, Accounting Manager
Absent: Clint Gioielli, Acting City Manager
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Morgan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. OPENING INVOCATION. Mother Michelle with Christ Church of
Longwood gave the invocation.
3. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Commissioner McMillan led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Ms. Longo read the following
announcements.
A. The "Concert in the Park" Event will be held on Saturday, August
6, 2022,from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Reiter Park, 311 West
Warren Avenue.The band will be Smokin Torpedoes, and this is
a free event.
B. The "Downtown Longwood Cruise-In" Car Show will be held on
Saturday, August 13, 2022,from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the
Historic District of Longwood.
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5. PROCLAMATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS
A. Presentation of the Beautification Award to The Sharing Center
located at 600 North Highway 17-92.
Commissioner McMillan presented Margaux Pagan, CNP, Director
of Marketing & Innovation; Gail Bittman, incoming Board Chair of
The Sharing Center; Dan Ryan, Senior Director of Operation; and
Randy McGaha, Major Gifts Manager with the Beautification
Award for The Sharing Center. Photographs were then taken.
B. Nominations for the Annual Key to the City Award.
Commissioner Sackett nominated Don Musica (DJ Don) with
Crusin Orlando.
Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Morgan nominated Sheriff Dennis M. Lemma.
Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner McMillan nominated Nancy Acevedo.
Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Shoemaker nominated Judi Coad.
Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote.
C. David Dowda, Police Chief recognition of Police Officers.
Chief Dowda recognized and presented Lieutenant Adam Bryant,
Sergeant James Finch, and Officer Andy Arciola with a Life-Saving
Award, certificate, and uniform ribbon. Photographs were then
taken.
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS. None.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
A. Public Participation.
Kelly Shilson, 224 Slade Drive, Longwood. She wanted to publicly thank
everyone including the Commissioners who she hounded the last year
and a half for pickleball courts that are finally coming to fruition this
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month. She has over 120 people interested in the courts which she
anticipated being maxed out almost immediately. She explained
pickleball is a great way to keep everyone of all ages, but particularly the
older community, in shape. Commissioner Sackett and herself will play
the first game and then they can teach the rest of the Commission that
day.
8. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
District#4. Mayor Morgan said Varsity Sports Network on July 27 had
their annual Media Day for Football, and the Lyman Greyhounds were
present. The event prepares athletes for the next level when they play in
college teaching them basic interview and communication skills. He said
the Greyhound Football Team was intelligent and well-coached. Later
that day, he was a guest speaker at the Victory Track Club that qualified
for Junior Olympics as well as Junior Special Olympics. He said about half
of the members are from the City of Longwood and he saw many of the
parents in attendance. He gave a shout-out to the organizer and the
teams currently competing.
Mayor Morgan reported he attended the Pearls of Seminole County
Leadership Luncheon. He said he was a guest speaker at the
AdventHealth Hope & Healing Center. He thanked Seminole County
Sheriff Dennis Lemma for his assistance in providing treatment for those
serving their last year in jail for substance abuse. He said the key is for
those people to get out and re-contribute to society. He added Sheriff
Lemma's concept is being copied by other departments in the area. He
said Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Sheriff Lemma head of his Opioid
Task Force for the State of Florida for these efforts. Sheriff Lemma also
helped to create the Hope & Healing Center through public and private
partnerships between Walmart and AdventHealth. Mayor Morgan spoke
at the Hope & Healing Center on July 28.
Mayor Morgan recognized Mr. Gioielli, Acting City Manager, who he
noted had not taken a day off in many years while in the Police
Department and was getting a well-deserved vacation that week. He
thanked him for all of the work he has done for the City. He also
commended Mr. Dunn, City Information Technology Director, for his
work on cybersecurity. During a conference call with a vendor, Mayor
Morgan took note of all the compliments Mr. Dunn received regarding
the setup of the cybersecurity the City has in place.
Mayor Morgan mentioned an unfortunate incident at Arbor Park Dog
Park, where a woman and her dog were both bitten by another dog. He
said the incident has been turned over to the Police Department but this
situation has happened before adding there is a sign at the park telling
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everyone they are there at their own risk. He asked Chief Dowda to
check into the possibility of security cameras at Arbor Park.
Chief Dowda replied he would discuss it with Mr. Gioielli when he
returns.
Mayor Morgan said he spoke with Ryan O'Connor, a city resident who
plans to embark on a challenging journey. Mr. O'Connor, who is a
veteran with epilepsy, is getting ready to walk 1,000 miles to raise
awareness for those with epilepsy as well as veterans with battle-induced
seizure disorders. He will begin his walk on October 1 at Reiter Park in
Longwood and finish in Fenton, Missouri. Mr. O'Connor has been
practicing by walking twenty (20) miles a day. Mayor Morgan said he
participated in a conference call with Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Capizzi and
he would like to plan something at Reiter Park to support Mr. O'Connor
on his walk. He noted for more information, refer to the website
rocstopseizures.com, and a fundraiser is scheduled on August 4 at Cork &
Olive in Lake Mary.
Mayor Morgan commented on the Longwood Police event Badges,
Barbers & Burgers. He thanked Chief Dowda and his department for their
work saying this event was the biggest so far and had a long line before
doors opened at the Longwood Community Building. He thanked staff
and community partners for providing much-needed backpacks and
school supplies.
District#5. Commissioner Sackett said he met Mr. O'Connor a couple of
months ago at an event at the Longwood Community Building and told
him about some of his students who had epilepsy. He asked how Mr.
O'Connor was getting home from Missouri.
Mayor Morgan replied Mr. O'Connor's family has rented a recreational
vehicle (RV) and will ride back with them.
Commissioner Sackett said he was willing to donate new shoes for Mr.
O'Connor every 200 miles.
Mayor Morgan replied he already has companies helping him.
Commissioner Sackett reported the Shadow Hill neighborhood recently
had a meeting. The discussion involved the end of capital and
maintenance projects which were defined years ago in the area.
Homeowners wanted to keep the maintenance and do something that
involved the capital such as improvements on signage and lighting. He
stated that he and the two co-chairs of the subdivision Mr. Gioielli, and
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Ms. Rosado, had a meeting and came up with something workable for
Shadow Hill.
Commissioner Sackett commented while he was out of town a violent
incident occurred in the City, the community rose to support the
surviving mother and daughter, and they got the help they needed at the
time.
Commissioner Sackett said he is available on August 26 for the opening of
the new pickleball courts. He said when looking at the contract with
Longwood Babe Ruth they will be operating the concession stand during
pickleball events. He suggested a percentage of sales from the
concessions be reduced from the City's side and be increased to Babe
Ruth since they are selling and managing the product.
Commissioner Sackett said he attended the back-to-school event Badges,
Barbers & Burgers and he saw the long line of people prior to 7:00 a.m.
He noted different websites listed different opening times for the event
and wanted to make sure in the future people look at the official
Longwood website. He did receive numerous complaints this year since
last year Longwood families were invited and that was not done this year.
He noted by 10:00 a.m. 450 backpacks were gone in addition to some
food items. He suggested next year to have the City of Longwood
residents scheduled first from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and then open the
event to others. He recognized the need for school supplies for children
living in the City as well as surrounding areas and did not want to turn
anyone away.
Commissioner Sackett asked Chief Dowda to check on the street crossing
at E.E. Williamson Road and Longwood Hills Road because of the current
sidewalk repair and school beginning on August 10. He said there is a
hardship getting school crossing guards so he is concerned about the
safety of the children using that area whether on foot or bicycle. He also
mentioned with the hurricane season upon us and election year, he
hoped all the political signs would come down in the event of a hurricane.
He did not see any mention of that situation in the City's signage update.
District#1. Commissioner Shoemaker said due to her work schedule she
was not able to participate in many of the events. She expressed her
condolences to the family involved in the recent tragedy and thanked
Public Safety for the great job they do.
District#2. Deputy Mayor Boni thanked Public Safety for their help in
recent incidents including a tragic traffic accident last week on U.S.
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Highway 17-92. He drove by that area and saw Longwood police
directing traffic and keeping things moving around the accident.
Deputy Mayor Boni gave a shout-out to his daughter Olivia who
celebrated her 17th birthday the day before. He also gave a shout-out to
Mayor Morgan for his video of an ice cream challenge to support a good
cause and his earlier challenge for hitting twenty-two (22) home runs for
2022 at a Babe Ruth event.
Deputy Mayor Boni reported the past weekend he attended the Biz Kids
Business Fair at Milwee Middle School. The young entrepreneur show
had eighty (80) booths at their second annual event compared to forty
(40) last year, and there is a waitlist of forty (40) people for the next
event. He spent about two hours talking to the young men and women
of future business and is looking forward to next year's event. He also
attended Badges, Barbers & Burgers and thanked the Police Department
as well as local businesses who helped make it a success. He commented
the event was packed with people and the line went out the door, but his
favorite spot was by the stage where the winners of the bicycles or
computers were called out. He noticed the smiles on the kids' faces
when they received their prizes, especially one boy who almost tripped
because he was looking at his new computer.
Deputy Mayor Boni said he had a scheduling conflict and will be unable to
attend the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference as he would be
starting Leadership Seminole.
District#3. Commissioner McMillan said in reference to the last
Commission meeting on a billboard proposal with the City there was no
mention of cleaning up other billboards or an arrangement to have city
events at local parks displayed on the digital billboard.
Commissioner McMillan said on July 28, he joined Mayor Morgan, Sheriff
Lemma, and other leaders of the community at the Pearls of Seminole
County Leadership Luncheon held at the Longwood Community Building.
He explained it is a non-profit organization that honors women and their
leadership by presenting them with pearls. The event featured paella
cooked outside and a gentleman playing Spanish guitar. He also liked the
fact everyone was able to get together, talk and honor one another in a
public space thereby building community. He noted over the past
weekend, he decided to go to a laundromat located at State Road 434
and U.S. Highway 17-92 to do his laundry. He stated the facility called
SuperMatt Laundry was clean and affordable. He also walked over to the
Shiraz Market located in the same plaza and purchased saffron pistachios
and tea as well as ate at Rookies Cantina for dinner. He commented right
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around the corner there is a Twistee Treat scheduled to open up soon,
and things are looking positive for that area.
Commissioner McMillan said he attended Badges, Barbers& Burgers, and
even though he arrived later at the event, there were still people there
along with burgers and prize giveaways. Everyone including the kids
appeared to have a great time. He reported on the true, good, and
beautiful. For the "true", he said as Mayor Morgan mentioned the
recession is officially here. The national economy contracted the last two
quarters and inflation has been here for a while. He said it is likely we
will see some unemployment go up before prices come down but he
thought Florida and Longwood would do better than the national
average. However, the recession is something everyone will need to
work through like the COVID pandemic and inflation leading up to this
point. He explained we have to acknowledge the reality of economic
conditions and use that reality to make our decisions. For the "good", he
mentioned entrepreneurship and perseverance. He congratulated in
advance Hourglass Brewing which will be celebrating ten (10) years in
business on August 12 and 13. He said the Longwood business has
expanded to Orlando and Winter Springs, and they bottle and can their
beers and distribute them. Unfortunately, he could not attend this year's
anniversary of Hourglass Brewing due to attending the Florida League of
Cities Conference but he hoped his fellow commissioners will stop by the
business and have a beer on his behalf. For the "beautiful", he said
sometimes even beauty comes in a sad form, and on July 21 there was
beauty taken out of the Longwood community. There was a horrific
crime and the community did respond and he encouraged further
support mentioning the GoFundMe established that has not reached its
goal.
Mayor Morgan responded by saying he and others reached out to the
family after the GoFundMe had been established and he thanked the
Police Department for their assistance. He said after such a horrific crime
no one wants to return to the home and surviving family members will be
moving. The family is very grateful but did not wish to speak any more
about the crime.
9. ANY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA. None.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes of July 11, 2022, Work Session, and July 18,
2022, Regular Meeting.
B. Approve the Monthly Expenditures for July 2022.
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C. Approve an agreement with NUE Urban Concepts in the amount
of$127,000 for a mobility plan and fee study.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Items 10A
through 10C as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Read by title only, set August 15, 2022, as the second public
hearing date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-
2220, a Longwood Development Code Amendment amending
Article I General Provisions and Article VI Signs to update
standards for signage.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-2220 by title only.
Mr. Kintner presented the Item and explained the sign code
update. He said the biggest takeaway from the U.S. Supreme
Court's Reed vs.Town of Gilbert decision is if sign regulations
treat a sign differently because of the sign's content, they are
unconstitutional relative to the First Amendment. A city cannot
define and regulate a sign by the copy on the sign so "Candidate
For President" cannot be regulated any differently than "Cash For
Your Home". The ability of sign owners to substitute non-
commercial speech in place of commercial speech is already in the
Code. The biggest change is that signs cannot be regulated by the
type of speech, which is particularly problematic with political
signs. He said cities can still regulate size, number, locations,
setbacks, and other content-neutral standards. Political signs will
still not be allowed in the right-of-way. He noted windfeather
signs will continue to be allowed only with temporary use permits
and are regulated by their material and construction, not by their
content. He went over proposed changes and stated commercial
properties are currently allowed a general 32 square foot
temporary sign, up for 30 days and down for 90 days. To replace
a grand opening sign there will be an additional temporary sign
triggered by the issuance of a Business Tax Receipt (BTR), not by
the language on the sign. To replace a for sale/lease sign there
will be an additional temporary sign triggered by the presence of
areas for sale or lease. He stated once a sign is approved
(number, size, distance, etc.), the content of the sign cannot be
regulated. A property that gets an additional sign because a new
business opens up may use that sign to display any message it
chooses. The proposed change is a cap for any property or
development at four(4) total temporary ground signs at any one
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time under this section. In regards to political signs, we cannot
create separate regulations for them without defining them by
their content, we can recognize that demand for yard signs
increases during election periods and can adjust sign allowances
with that period of increased demand. What is proposed is the
period of qualifying through the election, it will be defined as the
period of April through November for this election as determined
by the Supervisor or Election. He reviewed a chart for the current
code for residential and proposed. For the proposal, there is a
maximum of 11 signs at 6 square feet on residential property. For
non-residential property, the cap is 11 signs with 2 additional
temporary signs at 32 square feet or 4 additional temporary
ground signs at 16 square feet. Residential properties get one
yard sign year-round. This covers (but does not regulate) the
occasional sign related to contractors, possibly a non-election-
specific political sign. Non-residential properties have zero yard
signs outside of election periods. During election periods
(defined as the qualifying period to the election, generally April to
November), the amount of signs for both goes to 11. He noted
there is nothing unique to 11 signs, that number could be any
number the Commission is comfortable with. He mentioned a
potential issue being the City cannot regulate the copy of the 11
yard signs. Most will likely be political, but businesses could
theoretically use them for commercial messages in this period.
Mr. Kintner explained currently, political signs require candidates
to pay a deposit to the City Clerk which allows signs for that
candidate to be placed city-wide. Since we cannot treat political
signs differently, we can no longer require political campaigns to
go through a different process because the content of their signs
is different. The biggest change this creates is for people who
violate the political sign code the violation would actually go to
the property owner where the sign is. He said most of the time
these signs are something the property owner has either agreed
to or if they have not agreed to, they can walk out and pick them
up and the violation goes away.
Commissioner McMillan asked a legal-related question regarding
the interplay between the proposed ordinance and homeowner
association restrictions in terms of the law.
Mr. Langley answered if you are in a deed-restricted community,
you have to follow your deed restrictions. The city ordinances do
not supersede the restrictions, and whatever the restriction, you
have to comply with it.
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Discussion ensued regarding a sign deposit being refundable, the
sign violation process with the special magistrate, dates for an
election period, allowances in city code regarding garage sales
and home sales, the number of signs on residential property, the
property owner removing a sign without a special magistrate
process or fine, signs during an impending hurricane, and
concerns with residents dealing with code enforcement on
political signs.
Mr. Langley responded he represents multiple cities including
Longwood and he often hears the argument from campaigns that
the yard signage is not the campaign sign. Once it goes to the
property owner, it is the property owner's sign. He stated he also
hears the campaign say how can you prove they put that sign up,
and that the property owner went to a campaign event or came
to their office, picked up the sign, and placed it. The campaign
asks why they are getting punished if they did not place the sign.
He said when a sign goes up, the campaign pays for it, and even
when they put it on the ground on private property they are
supposed to get the permission of the property owner. The sign
transfers ownership from the personal property of the campaign
to the supporter. At that point, it is the property owner's
responsibility. It is on their property and they either gave consent
so they accepted that responsibility or they did not give consent
and the sign is considered abandoned. It is now the property
owner's property and they can dispose of it as they seem fit. He
added the sign has minimal to no value, and under abandonment
law, it is considered garbage and it can be thrown away.
Discussion ensued on the current process for campaign signs and
the proposed ordinance process, the fees for political signs, and
other sign types.
Mayor Morgan opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 22-2220.
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Ordinance No.
22-2220 and set August 15, 2022, as the second public
hearing date. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Boni and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote.
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B. Read by title only, set August 15, 2022, as the second public
hearing date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-
2225,a Longwood Development Code Amendment amending
Article I General Provisions,Article II Land Use Districts And
Overlay Districts, and Article V Supplemental Standards,
allowing accessory entertainment uses.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-2225 by title only.
Mr. Kintner presented the Item which is a follow-up to a
discussion regarding multi-purpose event venues, and specific to
Ms.Trippy's. The venue had approached the City about doing a
multi-purpose event venue behind their existing retail operation.
He said they discussed there was not a clean place in the code for
that and saw this as an opportunity to distinguish between live
performance venues versus multi-purpose venues. He said multi-
purpose venues may have a range of things from dance parties,to
concerts,to weddings, to art gallery installations, and also
distinguishing them from places that are going to have weddings
and events that are on the lower end of impacts. He clarified this
ordinance does not approve Ms.Trippy's but establishes a process
by which they could be considered. He noted a yes to the
ordinance is not a yes to Ms. Trippy's having a multi-purpose
event venue. He said the proposed ordinance establishes a
process by which a multi-purpose event venue and a live
performance venue could be considered a conditional use, which
requires the City Commission to look at them on a site-specific
basis and evaluate them against the standards of the conditional
use. He said included are additional criteria in the proposed
ordinance that would go beyond what is in the conditional use
process. If an applicant has a code violation and is found guilty of
that code violation by the special magistrate, the conditional use
approval can be rescinded. He explained why staff wanted to
propose this change due to a past issue with a business that
opened as a restaurant but became a nightclub. He said it was
difficult to remove the business even though they had several
violations. Staff wanted to make sure that the situation does not
happen again. He said the people at Ms. Trippy's have reviewed
the proposed ordinance and they are fine with it and realize the
Commission has the authority.
Discussion ensued on violations of the new code, rescinding of the
conditional use permit, various uses, and outside noise.
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Mayor Morgan opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 22-2225.
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Ordinance No.
22-2225 and set August 15, 2022, as the second public
hearing date. Seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
C. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 22-2226, approving
and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Master Lease
and Equipment Agreement between Leaf Capital Funding, LLC
and the City of Longwood.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-2226 by title only.
Chief Dowda presented the Item.
Mayor Morgan opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 22-2226.
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Sackett moved to adopt Ordinance No. 22-
2226 as presented Item 11C. Seconded by Commissioner
McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
D. Read by title only, set September 7, 2022, as the final public
hearing date, and adopt Resolution No. 22-1605, which proposes
the creation of a 2022 Wastewater Assessment Area, sets the
final public hearing date, and ratifies the prior mailing and
publication of required hearing notices by staff.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 22-1605 by title only.
Chief Dowda introduced Ms. Priya Persuad, Accounting Manager
who presented the Item.
Mayor Morgan opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Resolution No. 22-1605.
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Commissioner McMillan moved to close the public
hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried
by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Shoemaker moved to adopt Resolution No.
22-1605 as presented Item 11D. Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Boni and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
12. REGULAR BUSINESS. None.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Chief Dowda provided updates from Leisure Services Department. The
renovations and improvements are underway at Candyland Sports
Complex. The pickleball and futsal courts will be opening soon likely in
the next two (2) to three (3) weeks. A grand opening is planned for later
this month. The basketball courts will be resurfaced and painted which
will take place by the end of December. Renovations and improvements
are underway at Small World Park. Demolition has begun this week and
the new playground should be in place in two (2) to three (3) weeks. At
Clock Tower Park there have been some repairs, most of it has been a
cleanup since the traffic crash that occurred there. The removal of the
crash debris, broken signs, and bollards has been completed. Leisure
Services personnel have removed several damaged trees and bushes in
the area. Since the Clock Tower Project is scheduled to begin at the end
of the year, it would not make sense to completely re-scape the area at
this time. However, the City did report approximately$10,000 worth of
damage to the area so that is being recouped through Human Resources
and the insurance process which is underway.
Chief Dowda reported an update from Community Development
regarding the Lewis House. Construction plans have been reviewed and
the permits are ready to be approved. The project is out to bid as of July
28 and the bid opening will be on August 28.
Chief Dowda stated at the June meeting the Commission approved the
work order for the design of the new fire station. Through negotiations,
Shad Smith, Director of Public Works, was able to save the Commission
$40,000 off what was approved at the June 20 meeting. At the last
meeting, the Commission was addressed during Public Participation by a
resident who was concerned about noise complaints at Shotski's Bar.
Since then, the police have visited Shotski's twenty-eight (28) times after
the implementation of an area patrol for the issue. He said twenty-five
(25) of the twenty-eight (28) were proactive patrols, and only three (3)
were calls from the public. On average, the business is being checked
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two (2) to three (3) times a night between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and
2:00 a.m. On July 29, a Code notice was issued for loud music and it was
forwarded to Code Enforcement for follow-up. The other visits from
police have not revealed any loud noise that needed further follow-up.
Chief Dowda said, as mentioned in the Commissioners' Reports, the
Police Department held the third annual Badges, Barbers & Burgers
event. The department provided 510 students with free backpacks full of
school supplies, Shoe Carnival gift cards, and 100 free haircuts. They also
raffled off twelve (12) Chromebooks, an iPad, twelve (12) bicycles and
locks as well as an autographed Orlando Magic jersey. In addition, they
gave out free lunches including hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee,
popcorn, shaved ice, and ice cream. More than 450 hamburgers and hot
dogs were served. Activities for the kids included a bounce house, a
cornhole game, face painting, superheroes were present with their cars,
and music throughout the day. He encouraged everyone to look at the
City Facebook page for the list of sponsors which was too long for him to
go through. He could not thank the sponsors enough for all of their
contributions and gave special thanks to Cache Haircuts who has been
there since its inception and is an outstanding sponsor. He also thanked
Corporal Kim Feld, Officer Karina Guerrero, Officer Mitchell George,
Administrative Assistant Marie Tollas, Officer Stormy Werland, Officer
Marian Schwenn, Sergeant Derek Chenoweth, Lieutenant Brad Tollas, and
Lieutenant Adam Bryant for their help with the event. He noted many of
these staff members brought their spouses and children to help as well.
He said the Citizens on Patrol (COPs) were pivotal to the success of the
event. While Lieutenant Bryant did the cooking, the COPS braved the
heat and served food to a large crowd of people. Other COPS members
were directing traffic and helping people cross the street. He also
thanked the Lyman High School Football Team for their participation
which included entertaining the kids, emptying trash cans, and doing
whatever they were asked to do. He said when large events are held a
debriefing occurs, so many of the issues mentioned earlier by the
Commission will be covered at that time. He also noted the school safety
issue at the crossing of E.E. Williamson Road and Longwood Hills Road
will be looked into as requested.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. No report.
15. CITY CLERK'S REPORT. No report.
16. ADJOURN. Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Minutes approved by City Commission: 08-15-2022
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