Winter Park City Talk

March 23 City Commission meeting highlights

The Oath of Office ceremony was held for newly-elected Commissioner Greg Seidel and Mayor Steve Leary. City Hall Commission Chambers was filled with family, friends and colleagues for both of the city’s newest elected officials. Congratulations!

Mayor’s Report

• The Tree City USA, Tree Growth, and Tree Line USA award was presented.

• April 2015 was declared Water Conservation Month in the city of Winter Park.

Non-Action Items

• Financial report for January 2015 and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended Sept. 30, 2014 was presented.

Consent Agenda

• The minutes of March 9, 2015, were approved.

• The encroachment agreement with Swetman Building, LLLP to place two canopy support columns on the property, which will encroach into the right of way along Park Avenue at 358 N. Park Ave., was approved.

• The formal solicitations were approved (for a complete list, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets.)

• The agreement between the city and Rollins College allowing for the construction of a restroom building in Martin Luther King Jr. Park to serve the Rollins College Softball Stadium and park visitors was approved.

Public Hearings

• Request of Mr. and Mrs. King for the annexed property at 1802 Stonehurst Road:

— Second reading of the ordinance annexing 1802 Stonehurst Road was approved.

— The first reading of the ordinance amending the comprehensive plan future land use map to establish a Single Family Future Land Use designation was approved.

— The first reading of the ordinance amending the official zoning map to establish Single Family Residential (R-1AA) District zoning was approved.

• The second reading of the ordinance annexing a portion of the Howell Branch right of way from 1620 Howell Branch Road, east to the city limits, was approved.

• Request of Morney Partnership Ltd.:

— The first reading of the ordinance vacating and abandoning an unused Florida Power distribution easement located at 326 Hannibal Square East was approved.

• The fee schedule effective April 1, 2015, was approved as presented with exception to one item related to private lift stations.

A full copy of the March 23 City Commission minutes will be available at cityofwinterpark.org/ccminutes the week of April 13, pending approval by the City Commission. Remember, if you are unable to attend the 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.

Annual Spring Cleanup

It’s that time of year again! Now is the time for spring cleaning and the city of Winter Park encourages residents to participate in the city’s annual Spring Cleanup.

The annual Spring Cleanup provides an extra “bonus” pickup day so that residents can dispose of old furniture, broken appliances and other bulky items. To take advantage of this convenient service, residents must place their items curbside after 5 p.m. on the evening prior to their second regularly scheduled pickup day.

Customer Location and Assigned Pickup Day:

North of Fairbanks/Aloma: Thursday, May 7, or Friday, May 8

South of Fairbanks/Aloma: Thursday, May 14, or Friday, May 15

Please note:

• Hazardous waste, electronics and yard waste are not included in the Spring Cleanup.

• If you live in an apartment, townhome or condo that does not provide curbside service, please contact Waste Pro directly for a large item pickup (fees may apply).

For more information regarding Winter Park’s Annual Spring Cleanup, please contact Utility Billing Customer Service at 407-599-3220 or Waste Pro at 407-774-0800.

Employment opportunities

The city of Winter Park is pleased to announce the following positions are now available. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online at cityofwinterpark.org/employment. The city looks to recruit the most qualified applicants and forward to reviewing all applications.

Available position titles include:

o Event Attendant – part time

o Water Conservation Specialist – part time

o Millwright/Painter

o Utility Service Worker I – Wastewater Collection

o Utility Service Worker I – Construction

o Seasonal Camp Counselor

o Life Guard – part time

o Records Specialist – part time

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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