Maitland City Talk

City Council Meeting of Jan. 26

The City Council and the CRA Board met at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 in the City Hall Chambers. Below is a synopsis of that meeting.

The Old Business included a vacant positions update:

• The City is interviewing for the positions of Assistant Public Works Director and CRA Manager.

The Council meeting recessed and the Community Redevelopment Agency Board meeting convened.

The Consent Agenda was approved as presented:

• The minutes of the Jan. 12, 2015, CRA Board meeting.

Decision Items:

• Purchase Right of Way for Independence Lane Extension

o After discussion, a motion was made by Member Lowndes to direct city staff to continue working with Mr. Beaumont and the parties who control the properties to acquire 40 or 60 feet of right-of-way from Horatio Avenue to George Avenue; depending on terms and conditions of the proposed contract and including without limitations, additional appraisal to confirm costs of demolition and construction of roadway the city may obligate up to $1.45 million dollars, it being understood the city has not engaged Valbridge Properties or Mr. Beaumont as a broker or agent of the city on this project. The motion was seconded by Chair Schieferdecker and carried by roll call vote: Goff-Marcil – aye; Lowndes – aye; Reponen – aye; Valdes – aye; McHenry– aye; and, Schieferdecker – aye.

• Authorize the Sale of real Property that was Previously Advertised Pursuant to F. S. Chapter 163.380

o After discussion, a motion was made by Member Lowndes to authorize staff to negotiate the sale or trade of city owned property located at 105 E. Horatio to URC Development for redevelopment purposes subject to the approval of CRA and City Council of the specific redevelopment plan to be proposed at a later date by URC. The motion was seconded by Member Valdes and carried by roll call vote: Goff-Marcil – aye; Lowndes – aye; Reponen – aye; Valdes – aye; McHenry– aye; and, Schieferdecker – aye.

The CRA Board meeting recessed and the Council meeting reconvened.

The Consent Agenda was approved as presented:

• The minutes of the Jan. 12, 2015, Council meeting.

• Receipt of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of Nov. 5, 2014.

• The purchase of three vehicles for the Police Department.

Decision Items:

• Purchase Right of Way for Independence Lane Extension

o After discussion, a motion was made by Member Lowndes to direct city staff to continue working with Mr. Beaumont and the parties who control the properties to acquire 40 or 60 foot of right-of-way from Horatio Avenue to George Avenue; depending on terms and conditions of the proposed contract and including without limitations, additional appraisal to confirm costs of demo and construction of roadway the city may obligate up to $1.45 million dollars, it being understood the city has not engaged Valbridge Properties or Mr. Beaumont as a broker or agent of the city on this project. The motion was seconded by Chair Schieferdecker and carried by roll call vote: Goff-Marcil – aye; Lowndes – aye; Reponen – aye; Valdes – aye; McHenry– aye; and, Schieferdecker – aye.

Discussion Items:

• Electric Franchise Fee

o Upon consensus, Mayor Schieferdecker will contact our state lobbyist, Mr. Louis Rotundo, and the Florida League of Cities to seek their assistance with this issue.