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Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
September 7, 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
Clint Gioielli, Acting City Manager
Michelle Longo, City Clerk
David Dowda, Police Chief
Mike Peters, Fire Chief
Judith Rosado, Financial Services Director
Chris Kintner, Community Development Director
Chris Capizzi, Leisure Services Director
Shad Smith, Public Works Director
Craig Dunn, Information Technology Director
Magdala Ridore, Human Resources Director
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Morgan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. OPENING INVOCATION. Pastor Phil Ayres with LifePoint Church gave the
invocation.
3. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Commissioner Sackett led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Ms. Longo read the following
announcement.
A. The "Downtown Longwood Cruise-In" Car Show will be held on
Saturday, September 10, 2022,from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in
the Historic District of Longwood.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS
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A. Presentation of the 2022 Key to the City Award to Nancy Cancel-
Acevedo.
Commissioner McMillan read a Proclamation that outlined a
biography on Nancy Cancel-Acevedo. He then presented her with
the Proclamation and Key to the City Award. Photographs were
then taken.
B. Presentation of the 2022 Key to the City Award to Don Musica.
Commissioner Sackett read a Proclamation that outlined a
biography on Dan Musica. He then presented him with the
Proclamation and Key to the City Award. Photographs were then
taken.
The Commission recessed at 6:21 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (PART I)
A. Read by title only, set September 19, 2022,as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2228,
which fixes the tentative rate of ad valorem taxation for the
fiscal year commencing October 1, 2022, and ending September
30, 2023.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-2228 by title only.
Mayor Morgan read the following statement:
The City of Longwood hereby proposes for fiscal year 2022/2023 a
millage rate of 5.5000 per$1,000 of non-exempt assessed
valuation. Said rate is 11.80% higher than the rolled-back rate of
4.9195 per$1,000 of non-exempt assessed valuation as computed
by Florida Statute 200.065.
Mayor Morgan opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 22-2228.
Deputy Mayor Boni moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner McMillan moved to approve the first
reading of Ordinance No. 22-2228 and set September 19,
2022, as the 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 September 19, 2022, as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2229,
which adopts tentative revenues, expenditures, and fund
balances for the City's fiscal year budget commencing October 1,
2022,and ending September 30, 2023.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-2229 by title only.
Mayor Morgan read the following amounts that reflect the
recommended changes:
GENERAL FUND $21,044,344
PUBLIC UTILITIES $15,050,717
PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT $1,936,189
CAPITAL PROJECTS $8,391,153
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT $917,929
OTHER FUNDS $1,661,173
FUND BALANCE - RESERVES $13,150,415
TOTAL RESOURCES $62,151,921
Mayor Morgan opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 22-2229.
Commissioner Shoemaker moved to close the public
hearing. Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried
by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Shoemaker moved to approve the first
reading of Ordinance No. 22-2229 and set September 19,
2022, as the public hearing date. Seconded by
Commissioner McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. District#5 Nomination to the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board.
Commissioner Sackett nominated Judi Coad for reappointment to
the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Nomination carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
A. Public Participation.
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Megan Sladek, 6007 Lake Charm Circle, Oviedo. Ms. Sladek,
Mayor of Oviedo thanked the City Commission for recognizing the
recipients of the Key to the City Award and noted that she has
worked with both of them. She also thanked them for attending
the Oviedo Citizens in Action bowling tournament and
collaborating beyond the borders to help support those in
Seminole County.
8. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
District#1. Commissioner Shoemaker said she attended the City
Employee Health Fair, thanked staff for the event and the vendors who
participated. She attended the ribbon cutting for PES Solar in Longwood
on August 26. Also attended a ribbon cutting for a business called New
Life Ebike located in Winter Springs and for the Pickleball courts at
Candyland Sports Complex. On August 27 she went bowling with her
fellow Commissioners. On August 31 she attended the ribbon cutting for
Leaf Medical Group, and welcomed them into the Longwood community.
District#2. Deputy Mayor Boni said he also attended ribbon cuttings for
PES Solar, Leaf Medical Group, and the Pickleball courts at Candyland
Sports Complex. He noted bowling with his fellow Commissioners was
fun. He said last night he attended Hollerbach's Meat Bingo in Sanford
and it was a lot of fun. The proceeds from the evening are donated to
charitable causes and the Longwood Historic Society was the charity of
the night and $300 was raised.
District#3. Commissioner McMillan thanked the people of Longwood for
allowing him to serve them and he was notified he was re-elected for his
first full-term being unopposed. He also congratulated Commissioner
Sackett for being re-elected. He received news he was appointed to the
Florida League of Cities Land Use & Economic Development Policy
Committee. He noted this committee addresses policies specific to
municipal concerns with community redevelopment, economic
development, growth management and land use planning issues,
annexation, eminent domain, tort liability and property rights. He
reported on the true, good, and beautiful. For the "true", health is
important and there are many health challenges out there not just
COVID. He did test for COVID before the meeting and was negative. For
the "good", sport is good and Longwood has a new one, Pickleball. He is
happy this has been added for the residence. For the "beautiful", he
mentioned food and tried the shawerma at Daniel's Bakery which was
very good.
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District#4. Mayor Morgan congratulated Commissioner McMillan and
Sackett for being re-elected unopposed. He congratulated new
Longwood Babe Ruth President Patrick McFadden and the Board for
increasing their player registration up to 305 players for the fall season.
He took a Longwood resident with a special needs daughter, who has
aged out of the Seminole County School System, on a tour of Inspire. He
explained Inspire of Central Florida provides educational, vocational,
residential and transportation services to adults with special needs in
Central Florida. Their various Special Needs Adults Day Programs
provides a safe environment for adults of differing abilities, as they
pursue independence and success in their lives and careers. He said he
made a video showcasing the free City Website App.
Mayor Morgan met with Chad from Outfront Media on August 19
regarding various things he would like to do with the sign on Rangeline
Road and State Road 434. On August 20 he and his wife attended a Luau
at Horsepower Ranch in Oviedo to gain more contact information and
find new ways to make the Longwood Luau more special. He also noted
he is proud of the new pickleball courts, the repaving of the basketball
court, and the new backstops to the baseball and softball fields all at
Candyland Sports Complex. On August 25 he filled in for the Justin Clark
Show. Justin Clark is an attorney who has a talk show and when he needs
a guest host Mayor Morgan always takes the opportunity to talk about
Longwood. That evening he met with many of the Longwood residents
who have special needs children to introduce them to the new ESE
Leader in Seminole County Public School System, Ms. Elwood.
Mayor Morgan also attended the PES Solar ribbon cutting. On August 27,
the 3rd Annual Seminole County Overdose Awareness event was held at
Reiter Park. On the same day, he attended the Oviedo Citizens in Action
bowling tournament with his other Commissioners. He was a keynote
speak on August 30 at First Baptist Sweetwater Church. He attended the
Leaf Medical Group ribbon cutting event. On Friday September 2 he
went on a bike ride with the owner of Bikes N Boards. He said there are
many kids who also participate in the 3-mile ride throughout the city of
Longwood,which is something they do each year.
Mayor Morgan said since 2018 each weekend in the month of September
he goes and speaks to the senior living communities in Longwood along
with some outside the city limits. He provides them with a city update
and what is going on. He also said Small World Park has added new
equipment. The park is located on East Magnolia near Fire Station 17.
Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Gioielli to mention during his report the holiday
light contest. He noted last year he wanted to do a Light Up Longwood
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holiday light contest and last year there was not enough time. He is
bringing it back again this year with more time and asked to get the other
Commissioners consensus.
It was the consensus of the Commission to have staff start working on
this.
District#5. Commissioner Sackett said he stopped by PES Solar before
their event to welcome them to Longwood. He attended the Leaf
Medical Group ribbon cutting. He noted that bowling with his fellow
Commissioner was a riot. He said the road paving is coming along very
well and there was a delay due to rain and a pipe break. He noticed that
the red/white street crossing signs in the City are looking worn out and
need to be refreshed.
Commissioner Sackett said that pickleball is great. He is on the Florida
League of Cities Utilities, Natural Resources & Public Works Committee.
He said the MetroPlan Advisory Board meets tomorrow and one of the
items to be discussed is the 1-4 Truck& Freight Parking. He said he was
reelected to his seventh term and it has been nineteen years he has
served. He also mentioned this was the best financial report he has ever
seen and complimented staff for putting it together.
Commissioner Sackett mentioned billboard signs he saw on State Road
436 when he drove back from the airport. He said starting at Howell
Branch Road he counted two billboards and when he entered into the
Longwood area of U.S. Highway 17-92 he counted seventeen billboards.
He would like to have all of them gone.
Commissioner Sackett that pickleball is the shining star at Candyland
Sports Complex and it has 160 players. He is thrilled there are 300
players playing baseball and softball.
9. ANY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA. None.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes of August 15,2022, Regular Meeting.
B. Approve the Monthly Expenditures for August 2022.
C. Approval to award a Construction Agreement for the U.S.
Highway 17-92 Roadway Landscaping Project (ITB#05122022-0-
2022)and issuance of a purchase order in the amount of
$555,286 to Aero Groundtek and authorize the Acting City
Manager to execute any associated documents.
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D. Approve a purchase order in the amount of$86,033 to Kimley-
Horn and Associates for engineering design services related to
the addition of sidewalks along roadways east of Ronald Reagan
Boulevard and south of State Road 434 as part of the South
Longwood Sidewalk Phase I Project.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Items 10A
through 10D as presented. Seconded by Deputy Mayor
Boni and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (PART II)
C. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 22-2227,which
expands allowances for tattoo parlors and other general updates
to the Longwood Development Code.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-2227 by title only.
Mr. Kintner presented the updates.
Discussion ensued on separating Tattoo Parlors from the general
updates. The City Attorney noted it could be removed from the
ordinance and the Commission is allowed to make changes at the
second reading prior to adoption. The option of continuing the
item to a future meeting was also discussed if the Commission
was uncomfortable with the current version of the ordinance.
Mayor Sackett opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 22-2227.
Commissioner McMillan moved to close the public
hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried
by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner McMillan moved to adopt Ordinance No.
22-2227 as presented Item 11C. Seconded by
Commissioner Shoemaker and carried by a three-to-two
(3-2) roll call vote.
D. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 22-1604, adopting
the annual non-ad Valorem assessment rolls for various
wastewater, road paving, and neighborhood beautification
assessments for the 2022 tax rolls.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-1604 by title only.
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Mr. Gioielli presented the Item and noted the one change
recommended by the Shadow Hill subdivision asked to roll the
$22 for the capital loan which is ending, into their maintenance.
He said there would not be a change to their payment of$130 per
month only a change it how it is being managed.
Mayor Morgan opened the public hearing.
Marsha Wicks, 110 Shadow Trail, Longwood spoke in opposition.
She submitted for the record letters in opposition from herself,
Carolyn Greenwood,John Fowler, Maureen Duffy,John Murray,
Carl Weil, and Jim Martin. She explained she does not pay$130.19
she pays$108.19 for her assessment. When the capital loan was
first agreed to residents had the option to pay their share of the
that repayment upfront and only pay$108.19. She noted if this
goes through her tax will now go up 20%. She also stated the way
the letter she received was worded was misleading. For those
that are currently paying the $130.19 they will continue to pay the
same but for her this is an increase. She also noted the $22 is not
something they have to pay it is optional, and this was not made
clear. She also looked over the budgets for the past two years
and said there was a $8,000 surplus last year for maintenance and
this year may be a negative. In her opinion this is important
enough that residents should be given good information and
given the choice to decide if they want to do this or not. She
noted she was not asked about this nor given the opportunity to
express her opinions and does not know what the funds will be
used for.
John Guemple, 108 Shadow Trail, Longwood spoke in opposition.
He mailed in an objection letter to the City Clerk. He noted this
request was from representatives of the neighborhood and he
said we do not have any rather volunteers who he thanks for the
job they do. He read the points in his objection letter. He noted
the letter he received was not signed, did not know who wrote it
and there is no reason included as to why they need the increase.
Tom Hibma, Carolyn Taylor, Doug Crenshaw, and Scott Toschlog
Members of the Shadow Hill Committee. Mr. Crenshaw spoke for
the group and in favor. He gave a background of the capital and
the reserve they maintain and manage. He said as costs go up
and the need to keep their reserves for the unforeseen repairs
they felt reallocating the$22 was a way to help build the reserve
for future capital expenses. He explained building reserves helps
them avoid using debt for capital needs.
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Discussion ensued on special assessment neighborhoods and how
they work, plans for future capital needs, explaining the plans and
needs to the neighbors, concerns with the program not being
formal, and getting approval of the neighbors.
Tom Hibma, 113 Shady Court, Longwood. He spoke about the
assessment program when it first started and they were only
authorized to do improvements, repairs, and maintain the
common areas of Shadow Hill Subdivision. They do not have
formal meetings and noted he created social media pages where
he puts information about what they are doing.
Discussion ensued on the approval to join the assessment and if
there was approval to roll over the $22 of capital to maintenance.
Also discussed was the was 84%approval in 2012 to join the
assessment and that no poll was taken for the request to roll over
the $22 to maintenance.
Mr. Gioielli explained that the assessments are overseen by an
assessment attorney and the attorney shared with the Finance
Department that the letter would be the process to move
forward. When letters of objection were received they started to
look into how had this been handled because there is not a formal
process and nothing that can be referred to. The letter was
prepared by the attorney and mailed by staff directing those that
had input to come to a public hearing this evening. He noted
there can be a process put in place next year. The tax information
from the City to the State and County does have to be submitted
next week. He said the options at this point are to approve as
requested or decline, but it would be staff's recommendation to
approve the rate that was used for current and previous years of
$108 per house per year for maintenance costs.
Discussion ensued on the neighborhood's funds and the
involvement of the representatives that deal with the
management of the assessment of the neighborhood. Also
discussed was mailing letters to the residents, holding meetings,
and ways to communicate to the homeowners.
Jennifer Friedline, 156 Sunset Drive, Longwood spoke. She
offered some encouragement for the volunteers stating there are
a lot of people who appreciate what is going on and what has
happened in the capital improvements. She has enjoyed driving
into the neighborhood and seeing it look better. She noted
communication is at the heart of the issue they are having in
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Shadow Hill. She said she tried to find the Shadow Hill Facebook
page and feels there are a lot of residents who take pride in their
own properties and how the neighborhood looks in general.
There are many as well that would like to have input on where
capital money would go if there was a project. She would vote in
favor of retaining the$22 if there was a good way to spend it and
if she could have input and be involved in the process. She
offered to host meetings at her home and go door-to-door if
needed.
Carolyn Taylor, 116 Margo Lane, Longwood. She said in ten years
the maintenance has not changed even with price going up. She
commented on going door-to-door, and noted depending on who
is doing it you may or may not get agreement based on the
individuals position for or against. Her suggestion was to send out
a generic letter explaining it and include a self-addressed
envelope to return it.
Marsha Wicks submitted the budget from last year and this
current year and went over the balances noting at the end of this
year there will be a negative balance.
Mr. Gioielli said staff can work with the neighborhood on a
process of approval going forward and asked the Commission to
approve the current maintenance amount of$108.
Discussion ensued on setting a standard of approval from the
homeowners on assessment increases and proposed projects.
Also discussed was the need to have this ordinance approved to
get it sent in on time for the tax roll.
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Boni and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Deputy Mayor Boni moved to approve Resolution No. 22-
1604 as presented Item 11D. Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett and carried by a four-to-one (4-1) roll call vote
with Commissioner McMillan voting nay.
E. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 22-1607,which
creates the 2022 Wastewater Assessment Area, confirms the
Initial Assessment Resolution No. 22-1605, and establishes the
maximum annual assessment.
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Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 22-1607 by title only.
Mr. Gioielli presented the Item.
Mayor Morgan opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Resolution No. 22-1607.
Deputy Mayor Boni moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Deputy Mayor Boni moved to approve Resolution No. 22-
1607 as presented Item 11E. Seconded by Commissioner
McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
12. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Read by title only, set September 19, 2022, as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2230,
approving the extension of the Non-Exclusive Franchises for the
Collection of Commercial Solid Waste and/or Recovered
Materials for an additional twelve (12) months.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-2230 by title only.
Commissioner Shoemaker moved to approve Ordinance
No. 22-2230 and set September 19, 2022, as the public
hearing date. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. Read by title only, set September 19, 2022, as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2231,
which adjusts the rate for Residential Solid Waste and Recycling
Collection Services with Waste Pro of Florida Inc.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-2231 by title only.
Mr. Gioielli presented the Item and went over the rate increase
request.
Commissioner McMillan moved to approve Ordinance No.
22-2231 and set September 19, 2022, as the public hearing
date. Seconded by Commissioner Sackett.
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Discussion ensued on the rate increase, continued use of the
ARPA funds to cover the increase for another year, and option of
going out to bid.
Susie Dolan with Waste Pro spoke and said every company will
ask for an increase each year. It is the way the contracts are
written. She also presented the cost for rates with one pick-up
per week for garbage and noted it would still be the same amount
of tonnage and people used. They would still be picking up the
same amount of trash. She also presented the cost if there was
no recycling.
Discussion continued on the rate increase and if this is a good deal
for the City.
Motion carried by a three-to-two (3-2) roll call vote with
Mayor Morgan and Deputy Mayor Boni voting nay.
C. Read by title only, set September 19, 2022, as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2232,
which amends Longwood City Code, Chapter 2 Administration,
Article II Mayor and Commission,Section 2-33 Benefits.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 22-2232 by title only.
Mr. Gioielli presented the Item and explained this would allow the
Commissioners to participate in the same benefits as the
employees.
Discussion ensued on commissioners being public servants and
different from the employees, it being optional to participate, a
bigger pool providing a better plan, and whether this would
attract people to run for a commission seat with added benefits.
Commissioner McMillan moved to approve Ordinance No.
22-2232 and set September 19, 2022, as the public hearing
date. Seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker and carried
by a three-to-two roll call vote with Commissioner Sackett
and Mayor Morgan voting nay.
D. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 22-1610,approving
an Interlocal Agreement between Seminole County and the City
of Longwood for American Rescue Act(ARPA) Funding to be
used for a Countywide Community Assistance Program.
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Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 22-1610 by title only.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Resolution No.
22-1610 as presented Item 12D. Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Boni and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Gioielli congratulated Commissioner Sackett and McMillan on their
re-election. He addressed the Commission concern regarding the crash
at the Clock Tower. He said the engineers are evaluating the road way
situation and to implement safety procedures staff has requested from
Duke Energy to install four additional street lights along the roadway.
This will illuminate the roadway well in advance of the location of where
the crashes are taking place. He said Smallworld Park has been
completed and the sign updated to say the City funded this by a Grant
process. He noted staff has received the bids back on the Lewis House
and they are wide ranging which brings a concern to the staff and over
budget. Staff will make adjustments that do not compromise the project
and may be able to reduce the price in order to move forward.
Mr. Gioielli also said the Tyson Car Wash project will start next week and
this will be located at State Road 434 and Florida Central Parkway.
Commissioner Shoemaker asked about Twistee Treat opening.
Mr. Gioielli replied they have not come in for their final Certificate of
Occupancy and are waiting for an electrical part to come in.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. No report.
15. CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
Ms. Longo said candidate qualifying for the 2022 General Election for
Districts 3 and 5 was held and both Matt McMillan and Brian Sackett
were unopposed and will be automatically elected. They will officially be
sworn in after the November 8th General Election for the next term. She
congratulated both of them. She also noted Commissioner Sackett will
hit 19 years of service in November 2022 which makes him one of the
longest-serving Commissioners.
16. ADJOURN. Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Minutes approved by City Commission: 10-03-2022
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