Winter Park City Talk

The April 9 City Commission Meeting will be held at the Winter Park Community Center

Due to a temporary location, this meeting will not be broadcast live via the Internet. Audio CDs, however, can be requested from the City Clerk and will be available after Tuesday, April 10.

April 9 City Commission Meeting topics of interest

There will be a City Commission meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9, at the Winter Park Community Center located at 721 W. New England Ave. Below are a few topics of interest:

Mayor’s Report

• Presentation of the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival original art

• Proclamation - Winter Park Garden Club’s 90th Anniversary Day

• Appointment of “Wired for Winter Park” Task Force members

Non-action Items

• Winter Park Train Station Design Development Update from ACi

• Financial Report - February 2012

• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011
  

Consent Agenda

• Approve the minutes of March 26, 2012.

• Approve various purchases, change orders and contracts (a complete list can be found at cityofwinterpark.org > Government > City Commission > Agenda Packets).

• Enter into the grant funding agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for construction of: 1. Park North Subdivision West Exfiltration System; 2. Pansy Avenue Stormwater Exfiltration System; and 3. Canton Avenue Stormwater Outfall Improvements projects.
  

• Approve the proposed modifications to the City of Winter Park’s Rate Schedule BA-1 Billing Adjustments (fuel adjustment)

• Reschedule the Monday, May 28, 2012, Commission meeting to Tuesday, May 29, 2012, due to the Memorial Day holiday.

• Approve the request to locate temporary modular classrooms and administration building during construction of Bush Science Center addition, subject to providing landscape buffer along both street frontages as depicted in exhibit provided, and protection of shade trees.

Action items requiring discussion

• Appointment of Vice Mayor

Public Hearings

• Second reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 22 to incorporate the Florida Building Code with certain administrative and technical amendments.

• First reading of the ordinance relating to Pain Management Clinics and Pharmacies and repealing the moratorium (Ordinance 2840-11).

• First reading of the ordinance annexing the 54+ acres of Ravaudage or Home Acres generally bounded by Bennett, Monroe, Orlando avenues and Lee Road.

o Annexation agreement

City Commission Reports

• Commissioner Leary

• Commissioner Sprinkel

• Commissioner Cooper

• Commissioner McMacken

• 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 cityofwinterpark.org and by clicking on Government > City Commission > Packets.

Upcoming events:

• Pro shop ribbon-cutting ceremony: Friday, April 6, at 10 a.m., at the Winter Park Country Club Pro Shop located at 761 Old England Ave.

• 58th annual Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m., in Central Park West Meadow.
  

• Pool grand opening: Saturday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Winter Park Community Center located at 721 W. New England Ave.

• Summer Camp Registration Fair: Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Winter Park Community Center Ruby Ball Amphitheater located at 721 W. New England Ave. Summer Camp at the Winter Park Community Center will run from Monday, June 11, through Friday, Aug. 17.

MLK Task Force meetings

In October, the commission unanimously appointed a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., (MLK) Task Force to recommend an appropriate naming opportunity in honor of Dr. King.

The MLK Task Force will host a public meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at the Winter Park Community Center located at 721 W. New England Ave.

Results from the first public input meeting will be presented at a second public input meeting being held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church located at 421 S. Pennsylvania Ave.

The suggested criteria for this naming opportunity include:

• The street, park or venue should have significant visibility.

• No street, park or venue already named after one of the founding or other prominent families should be renamed.

• If a street is selected, the number of businesses/residences that will have to incur the inconvenience and cost of an address change should be minimized.

• If a street is selected for renaming, it should either be the whole street or at least start at one end of the street.
  

The public is encouraged to attend.

Construction begins

As part of the East Morse Boulevard Improvement Project, construction on the stormwater treatment phase to eliminate pollutants from entering Lake Osceola will begin Monday, April 9. Expected completion is Saturday, April 28, weather permitting.

During construction, the city will accommodate vehicle access to the Whispering Waters east parking garage, limited parking at the end of East Morse Boulevard, and access to the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour.

Installation of decorative street lights, new landscaping and asphalt resurfacing will follow. With questions, please call 407-599-3242.

Purchasing Manager of the Year

On March 23, Winter Park’s Purchasing Manager Carrie Woodell received the 2012 Purchasing Manager of the Year Award from the Central Florida Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP).

Candidates for the Purchasing Manager of the Year Award are selected from nominations submitted by NIGP chapter affiliates, professional procurement colleagues or nominees themselves. Woodell was selected based on her experience, level of responsibilities and active chapter involvement.

Woodell has been a dedicated employee of the city’s Purchasing Division since October 1999. She continues to further her professional career by seeking certification in her field including the receipt of the Certified Public Procurement Officer in 2009, Florida Certified Purchasing Manager in 2008, Florida Certified Purchasing Agent in 2008, Purchasing Manager in 2007, Florida Certified Contract Negotiator in 2007, Florida Certified Contract Negotiator in 2007 and the Certified Federal Contracts Manager certification in October 2002. She is currently a student at the University of Central Florida seeking a master’s degree in public administration.

Hazardous waste disposal

The city of Winter Park in partnership with Waste Pro will be offering hazardous waste disposal for all city residents from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the Public Works Compound located at 1439 Howell Branch Road, directly behind Fire Station 64. The following items will be accepted: fertilizers & pesticides, antifreeze, propane tanks, paint & paint thinners, batteries, pool chemicals, household chemicals, tires, used motor oil and e-waste (computers, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, FAX machines, CD players & stereos).

Please bring proof of city residency (driver’s license or utility bill statement) along with your hazardous waste items. Thank you for helping keep the city green and properly disposing of hazardous waste materials.

For more information regarding Winter Park’s hazardous waste disposal service, please call 407-599-3364.

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