Winter Park City Talk

JUNE 14 CRA BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 14, at 2:30 p.m., in City Hall Commission Chambers to discuss a request for funding for the Winter Park Historical Association and also to discuss the RFP for the state office building site.

JUNE 14 CITY COMMISSION MEETING TOPICS OF INTEREST

There will be a City Commission meeting on Monday, June 14, at 3:30 p.m., in City Hall Commission Chambers. Below are a few topics of interest:

MAYOR’S REPORT:

-Proclamation - Parks Month July 2010

-Outstanding board appointments

CITY BOARD UPDATES

-Planning & Zoning Commission

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:

-Request that a shade meeting pursuant to Section 268.01(8) be scheduled in the lawsuit titled Canin Associates, Inc. vs. the City of Winter Park.

-Update on Commuter Rail negotiations.

CONSENT AGENDA:

-Approve the minutes of May 24.

-Approve the recommendations regarding city building regulations on inactive construction sites and -prepare an ordinance with the proposed changes for adoption.

-Approve the proposed retainer arrangement with Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D’Agresta, P.A.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

-Second reading of the ordinance to vacate a utility easement at 1741 Golfside Drive.

-Resolution - Calling for a public hearing to discuss undergrounding of electric/CATV facilities to be paid in part by special assessments levied against properties of Golfview Terrace and North Park Avenue.

-Resolution - Calling for a public hearing to discuss undergrounding of electric/CATV facilities to be paid in part by special assessments levied against properties of Granville Drive and Williams Drive.

-Resolution - Refunding of the Park Avenue Area Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1998.

-Resolution - Transfer of Granada right-of-way to Florida Department of Transportation.

-First reading of the ordinance adopting the annual update to the Capital Improvement Element (CIE) to incorporate the updated five-year capital improvements plan to the Comprehensive Plan.

CITY COMMISSION REPORTS

-Commissioner Anderson

-Commissioner Dillaha

-Commissioner Cooper

-Commissioner McMacken

-Letter from Ms. Sharpe

-Mayor Bradley

You can find the Commission’s full agenda and information on specific agenda items by logging on to the city’s official website at www.cityofwinterpark.org and by clicking on Government > City Commission > Packets.

COFFEETALK FEATURING MAYOR KEN BRADLEY

If you have a latte beans to grind or simply want to espresso your thoughts, CoffeeTalk may be the cup for you!

The city’s first CoffeeTalk of 2010 begins on Thursday, June 10, featuring Mayor Ken Bradley from 7-8 p.m., at the Welcome Center located at 151 W. Lyman Ave.

CoffeeTalk was created to give the community an opportunity to talk with their city leaders in a casual and informal environment. Mayor Ken Bradley kicks off the six-month series this Thursday.

Below is the schedule for the upcoming 2010 series — mark your calendars to join your city leaders for cup of coffee and a whole latte of great conversation on one or more of the following dates:

July 15: City Manager Randy Knight

Aug. 19: Vice Mayor Beth Dillaha

Sept. 16: Commissioner Phil Anderson

Oct. 21: Commissioner Carolyn Cooper

Nov. 18: Commissioner Tom McMacken

Special thanks to our coffee provider Palmano’s Roastery & Expresso Bar.

THUNDERSTORM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The storm season is here and unfortunately, severe thunderstorms mean power outages. Now with the regular occurrence of heavy afternoon storms, the city would like to remind you of some important safety tips during this hurricane season:

Never touch downed power lines. Lines may be live and deadly. Dial 911 immediately to ensure that the line is turned off so repairs can be made.

Report power outages to 1-877-811-8700. When reporting an outage, if you receive a busy signal, it most likely means Winter Park electric is aware of the outage. Most outages affect numerous customers and the busy signal means we are receiving calls about your outage and are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

Fallen trees/large limbs. If you see a large tree or limb that has fallen, please call the city’s Forestry Division at 407-599-3325.

Protect your appliances. Sign up for the city’s Surge Protection Program and block powerful lightning strikes from entering your home through electrical, cable or phone lines - effectively saving your belongings from possible damage or destruction. To enroll, call 1-866-548-3419.

Stay indoors. Don’t venture out unless absolutely necessary.

Don’t use a hard-wired (land line) telephone. Cell phones and cordless phones are safe to use.

Don’t take a shower or a bath. Water and copper tubing are excellent conductors of electricity.

Stay in your car if you are traveling. Automobiles offer excellent protection because the metal bodies conduct electricity away from the occupants. Use extreme caution when driving. Occasionally test your brakes by pumping them.

GREAT FATHER’S DAY OUTING

Hit the links for Father’s Day at the 3rd annual Father & Son Scramble at Winter Park Country Club (WPCC) on Sunday, June 20.

The Country Club is one of Central Florida’s oldest and most beautiful golf courses located at 761 Old England Ave. As mentioned in Golfweek magazine, the WPCC remains a classic golf experience with the same tight fairways and small, domed greens that seemed to baffle the pros. Over the years, the historic golf course has played host to some of golf's greatest legends including Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Walter Hagen.

The WPCC is open to the public and offers junior and family membership packages. Special membership rates are also available for City of Winter Park residents.

For complete information regarding the WPCC, including greens fees, course map and upcoming golf outings, please visit the city's official Web site at www.cityofwinterpark.org > Departments > Parks & Recreation, or call the Pro Shop at 407-599-3339.

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