Winter Park City Talk

March 14 City Commission meeting

There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, March 14, 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

• Business Recognition Award Recipient: Fourth Quarter 2015 – Peterbrooke Chocolatier

• Employee Recognition: Five to 35 years of service

Consent Agenda

• Approve the minutes for Feb. 22, 2016.

• Approve purchase and contracts (for a complete list, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets).

Action Items Requiring Discussion

• Participation in South Seminole North Orange County Wastewater Transmission Authority (SSNOCWTA) bond issue

• Funding options for acquisition of property at 1111 W. Fairbanks Ave. (former bowling alley)

• Police department’s 2015-2018 Strategic Plan Update

• Showalter Field renovation and new Use Agreements with Orange County Public Schools and Rollins College.

Public Hearings

• Second reading of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $21 million Electric Refunding Revenue Bonds to finance the refunding of a portion of its outstanding Electric Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2007.

• Request of Alfredas Sumanas for the property located at 1240 Fairview Avenue:

— Second reading of the ordinance amending the “Comprehensive Plan” Future Land Use Map to change from Office to a Commercial designation.

— Second reading of the ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map to change from Office District zoning to Commercial District.

• Request of Z Properties:

— Subdivision or lot-split approval to divide the property at 360 Beloit Ave., zoned R-1A, into two single-family building lots.

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.

CoffeeTalk in City Hall

On Thursday, March 10, citizens can join the city’s Building & Permitting Services Department Director George Wiggins and Water & Wastewater Utilities Director David Zusi for CoffeeTalk at 8 a.m., at a new location for this month, on the second floor of City Hall in the Chapman Room, located at 401 S. Park Ave. Let’s enjoy a cup of conversation about our building, permitting and water projects, and great coffee provided by Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen. For more information, please call 407-599-3428.

Spring Pops Concert

On Sunday, March 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., the city will proudly host the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as they present Spring Pops in charming Central Park in downtown Winter Park. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of heart-warming music under the stars. This wonderful performance is made possible by a generous grant from the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit orlandophil.org.

Employment opportunities

The city of Winter Park is pleased to announce the following positions are now available. We invite applicants to search and apply for employment opportunities online at cityofwinterpark.org/employment.

Positions available include:

• School Crossing Guard-PT, $10.15 - $14.73 salary range

• Waste Water Plant Operator “C”, $16.54 - $24.82 salary range

• Architect, $28.30 - $43.86 salary range

• Utility Service Worker I, $12.96 - $18.79 salary range

• Park Attendant- PT, $11.75 - $17.05

• Arborist, $20.11 - $30.17 salary range

• Permit and Licensing Specialist, $15 - $21.76 salary range

• Seasonal Camp Counselor, $10.66 - $15.46 salary range

• Seasonal Lifeguard, $10.66 - $15.46 salary range

The city of Winter Park receives applications and employs persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, handicap, marital status, veterans’ status, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law.

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