Winter Park City Talk

City Commission Work Session

There will be a City Commission Work Session Monday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 S. Park Ave. This meeting will discuss Mead Botanical Garden’s long range plans and also provide an update on the electric undergrounding. The public is invited to attend, however, no public comment will be taken.

Sept. 12 City Commission meeting

There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers. For the most up-to-date agenda, please visit cityofwinterpark.org under What’s New. Below are a few topics of interest:

Mayor’s Report

• Proclamation – Hunger Action Month

City Manager’s Report

• Confirmation of police chief

Consent Agenda

• Approve the minutes for Aug. 22, 2016.

• Approve purchases and contracts (for a complete listing visit cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets).

Public Hearings

• Request of Walter Ray for the property at 2281 Nairn Drive:

— Second reading of the ordinance amending official zoning map to change from Single Family Residential District zoning to Low Density Residential District.

• First reading of the ordinance prohibiting the feeding of feral cats in Mead Botanical Garden, correcting the Fleet Peeples Park name to Lake Baldwin Park and prohibiting the abandoning of pets in city parks.

• First reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 74, Personnel, Article V, Retirement and Pension Plans, Division 4, Police Officers; amending Section 74-202, Membership.

• Second reading adding and amending policies in the text of the Future Land Use Element and also within the West Fairbanks Corridor Study Area “L” to revise and adopt new policies concerning business types to be prohibited within specified gateway corridor entrances into the city. (Must be held after 5 p.m.)

Budget Public Hearings

• Must be held after 5 p.m.

— First reading of the ordinance adopting the millage rate.

— First reading of the ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2017 annual budget.

Remember, if you are unable to attend City Commission meetings, you can watch them live, gavel-to-gavel, as they happen. During the meeting, simply log on to cityofwinterpark.org/cclive to easily stay tuned-in to official city business.

Dispose of your household hazardous waste

The city, in partnership with Waste Pro for household hazardous waste, and A1 Assets Inc. for e-waste, will be offering household hazardous waste disposal for all city residents Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Compound located at 1409 Howell Branch Road. The following items will be accepted:

• Antifreeze, fertilizers, pesticides, gasoline, household chemicals, non-alkaline batteries (regular alkaline batteries can go in trash), oil-based paint (wet or dry), paint thinners, pool chemicals, propane tanks, tires (max. four), used engine oil, used motor oil, wet latex paint (dry latex paint is not hazardous waste and can go in trash), and e-waste (computers, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, FAX machines, CD players and stereos).

Here are some helpful tips for a quick and safe drop-off:

 Bring proof of city residency (driver’s license or utility bill statement).

 Keep all hazardous waste materials in original containers with original labeling (unknown items will not be accepted).

 Items delivered before 8 a.m. or after noon will not be accepted.

 This drop off is residential only. No contractors, please.

 Drugs and prescription medications go to the Prescription Reclamation Station located at the Public Safety Facility (500 N. Virginia Ave., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Thank you for helping keep the city green and properly disposing of your household hazardous waste materials the earth-friendly way. For additional information, please call 407-599-3364 or visit cityofwinterpark.org/sustainability.

CoffeeTalk with Commissioner Carolyn Cooper

CoffeeTalk featuring Commissioner Cooper will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, at 8 a.m., at the Winter Park Welcome Center located at 151 W. Lyman Ave. Now in its 11th season, CoffeeTalk has become the place for citizens that have “a latte beans to grind” or simply to “espresso their thoughts.” The purpose of CoffeeTalk is to give citizens the opportunity to talk to their city leaders in a more casual, informal environment, and avoid the stage fright that is often experienced at large meetings. Please make plans to join Commissioner Cooper for a cup of conversation and great coffee provided by Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen.

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