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Oct. 24 City Commission Meeting Topics Of Interest
There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, Oct. 24, at 3:30 p.m., in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 Park Ave. S. Below are a few topics of interest:
• Mayor’s report
Presentation of City Hall Commission Chambers flags — Lakemont Elementary Student Council
“Week of the Family” proclamation
Check presentation — Friends of Fleet Peeples Park
• City manager’s report
• Consent agenda
Approve the minutes of Oct. 10.
Approve various purchases and contracts (for a complete list of purchases and agreements, please access the Commission Agenda Packet at www.cityofwinterpark.org > Government > City Commission > Agenda Packets).
Authorize the city manager, in consultation with the city attorney as needed, to sign purchase orders for payment of HIDTA personnel and operations, subject to the condition that the HIDTA grant funds will be the sole source of money to pay these obligations.
Approve the use of up to $25,000 of fiscal year 2012 budgeted Parks & Recreation Department improvement funds to improve the golf bag storage area of the Starter’s House to provide insulated/air-conditioned space.
• Action items requiring discussion
Adoption of the official city of Winter Park flag
Review and approval of the exchange agreement regarding the state office building property
Request for 10-year conditional use approve extension for Mr. Felix Furst for the project at 170 S. Knowles Ave.
State legislative priorities
• Public hearings
♣ First reading of the ordinance revising the application and approval procedures for zoning amendments and conditional uses, revising the submittal requirements for conditional uses and the extension or re-establishment of conditional uses.
♣ First reading of the ordinance adopting new public notice and adoption procedures for amendments to the comprehensive plan, goals, objectives and policies document, and substituting for the current amendment procedures.
Request of Winter Park Investors, LLC, on behalf of WAWA Inc., for conditional use approval to construct a convenience store and drive-in gas/fuel sales at 901 and 911 N. Orlando Ave. QUASI JUDICIAL PROCEEDING
Second reading of the ordinance vacating and abandoning an existing utility easement located at 1500 Summerland Ave.
You can find the Commission’s full agenda and information on specific agenda items by logging on to cityofwinterpark.org and clicking on Government > City Commission > Packets.
Calling all veterans!
On Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., the city of Winter Park in partnership with the Winter Park Ministerial Alliance and Winter Park Chamber of Commerce will be presenting its inaugural Veterans Day Celebration “Honoring Winter Park Heroes.” This event will be held in honor of all of the veterans of Winter Park at the new state-of-the-art Winter Park Community Center Ruby Ball Amphitheatre located at 721 W. New England Ave.
Calling all veterans that have served in any military conflict (World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom or Afghanistan) or has served in any military branch in honor of our nation’s freedom. The city is holding this event to pay tribute to your dedicated service to our country.
Beginning at 10 a.m., attendees can gather information from a variety of organizations and services that offer resources specifically for veteran needs such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VA Medical Center, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and more. At 11 a.m., the official program will begin with musical tributes, anecdotal speakers and recognition of veterans according to the various military branches and world conflicts served.
2012 Winter Park general election
In accordance with Winter Park Ordinance No. 2717-07, the city will hold its general election Tuesday, Jan. 31, the same day as the presidential preference primary.
The city of Winter Park’s general election is for the purpose of electing a mayor. If a primary is necessary, it will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13. Qualifying for this seat will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1, at noon and will end Tuesday, Nov. 8, at noon.
For more election information, please contact the city clerk at 407-599-3277, visit www.cityofwinterpark.org and click on the Election button, or the Orange County Supervisor of Elections website at www.ocfelections.com
CoffeeTalk featuring Commissioner Carolyn Cooper
If you have a latte beans to grind or simply want to espresso your thoughts, please join Commissioner Carolyn Cooper for CoffeeTalk on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Winter Park Welcome Center located at 151 W. Lyman Ave.
This is your opportunity to talk to your city leaders in a more casual, informal environment.
Special thanks to our coffee provider Palmano’s Roastery & Espresso Bar.
Temple Drive closures to occur during Electric Undergrounding Project
This week, the city of Winter Park Electric Utility Department commenced a project that will underground the electric distribution feeder on Temple Drive between Palmer Avenue and Howell Brand Road. Periodic road closures will occur in this area throughout the duration of the project so that crews can safely work to underground the overhead electric lines and cables. The project is expected to be completed by February 2012.
In 2005, the city took ownership of the electric utility distribution system and made a commitment to its customers to improve the electric reliability and aesthetics of the system. Undergrounding increases reliability by reducing exposure to the elements that cause a majority of power outages.
To date, the city has undergrounded seven miles of overhead power lines. The Temple Drive project will underground more than one mile of power lines and benefit about 1,000 customers.
This project is just one component of the overall citywide undergrounding initiative and will be performed simultaneous to PLUG IN (Putting Lines Under Ground In Neighborhoods), the neighborhood undergrounding cost sharing program.
The city continually strives to minimize inconvenience to local residents and through traffic during construction. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this important project.
For more information regarding PLUG IN and the city’s undergrounding efforts, please contact the Electric Utility Department at 407-599-3400.
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