Winter Park City Talk

April 9 City Commission meeting highlights

There was a City Commission meeting held on April 9, at 3:30 p.m. at the Winter Park Community Center. Below are a few highlights of decisions made:

• Mayor’s report

• The first slate of nominations was approved as members of the “Wired for Winter Park” Task Force.

• Non-action Items

• The Winter Park Train Station Design Development Update from ACi was pulled from the agenda and will be discussed on Monday, April 23.

• The Financial Report - February 2012 was presented and accepted.

• The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2011 was accepted.

• Consent Agenda

• The minutes of March 26 were approved.

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

• The grant funding agreement was approved with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for construction of three water projects.

• The proposed modifications to the city of Winter Park’s Rate Schedule BA-1 Billing Adjustments were approved.

• The Monday, May 28, Commission meeting was canceled due to the Memorial Day holiday.

• Action items requiring discussion

• Commissioner Steve Leary was reappointed as vice mayor.

• Public Hearings

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

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

• The first reading of the ordinance annexing the 54-plus acres of Ravaudage or Home Acres generally bounded by Bennett, Monroe and Orlando avenues and Lee Road was approved.

• The Ravaudage annexation agreement was approved.

A full copy of the April 9 City Commission minutes will be available at cityofwinterpark.org the week of April 23, pending approval.

Veteran’s Memorial Fountain rededication ceremony

The city will host a rededication ceremony for the newly refurbished Veteran’s Memorial Fountain, located at the south end of Central Park, at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12. Vice Mayor Steven Leary will lead the ceremony, which will include the unveiling of a plaque to recognize those responsible for donating the fountain and its recent refurbishments.

The Veteran’s Memorial Fountain, which is dedicated to war veterans, was built by Howard G. Lindsay with assistance from his father Samuel Lindsay, and donated to the city on April 11, 1920. Howard G. Lindsay’s grandson, Kent McKee, recently donated funding for the painting of the fountain and a plaque to recognize the contribution his family has made to the city. Four generations of McKee’s family have resided in Winter Park and many family members will be in attendance at the ceremony.

City Blood Drive

When: Monday, April 16

Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: in front of Winter Park City Hall, 401 S. Park Ave.

Cost: Please donate blood!

Contact: 407-599-3506 or visit floridabloodcenters.org

To donate blood, you must be at least 16 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in good health. All donors must bring photo ID.

Earth Day in the Park

The city and Rollins College present “Earth Day in the Park” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, in Central Park. Winter Park Mayor Ken Bradley and Rollins College President Lewis Duncan will address attendees at 11 a.m. from the main stage.

Winter Park’s celebration will showcase how the city and Rollins College are working to make Winter Park more sustainable. Attendees will learn how the city is working toward achieving the Florida Green Building Coalition’s Green Local Government Platinum certification; an effort spearheaded by the Environmental Review and Keep Winter Park Beautiful boards.

“Earth Day in the Park” will provide educational workshops focused on recycling, native landscaping, growing organic food and awareness of endangered species. Music will be provided by the Rollins College Music Department led by Dr. John Sinclair. Additional music and a live broadcast will be provided WPRK, the radio station of Rollins College.

The city’s Forestry Division will have certified arborists in attendance to answer questions and they will perform a live tree-planting demonstration with a 25-foot-tall live oak at 11:30 a.m. near the main stage. The division will also give away an array of three-gallon containerized trees for city residents to plant at home (proof of city residency will be requested). A rope course will be available for anyone willing to try his or her hand at ascending/descending a tree.

For more information, please call 407-599-3364 or visit rollins.edu/earthday

Hazardous Waste Disposal event

The city 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 please call 407-599-3364.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety and Connectivity Forum

The city’s Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Board will present a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety and Connectivity Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd.

The forum will provide an opportunity to review how recent events, developing plans and regional initiatives have heightened the need for improved pedestrian and bicycle safety and connectivity. Attendees will be encouraged to offer comments and share ideas relating to city projects and programs so interested parties can work together to make Winter Park friendlier for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The forum will also provide information on Winter Park’s comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle facilities plan.

For more information, please call 407-599-3217.

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