Citrus Springs
Advisory Council
1570 W. Citrus Springs
Boulevard
Citrus Springs, FL
34434
Bob Johnson- Chairman John
Fitzpatrick-Vice Chairman
Pat Hipner Ann Julio Glenn Mehl
The Citrus Springs
MSBU Council met on Wednesday October 6, 2004 at
7:00 p.m. in Building A
at the Citrus Springs Community Center.
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I.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. The Invocation was given by John Fitzpatrick, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
ROLL CALL
Recording Secretary,
Sue Rexford called
the Roll. Chairman Johnson, Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Mehl were present. Pat Hipner was absent; Ann Julio arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Chairman Johnson
introduced Commissioner Vicki Phillips, Mrs. Mary Glancy, Administrative
Secretary, DPW, Financial Liaison between the Council and the County, former
MSBU Chairman Peter Monteleone, and former MSBU Board member Ernie Gonsalves.
There were 45
attendees, 42 of which were Citrus Springs residents.
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III.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of September 1, 2004
Special Meeting of September 16, 2004
A
motion was made to accept the Minutes of September 1, 2004 as presented by Mr. Fitzpatrick and seconded by Mr. Mehl. Upon a unanimous vote the motion
carries.
A motion was made to accept the Minutes of
September 16, 2004 as presented by Chairman Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick.
Upon a unanimous vote the motion carries.
IV. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBER
Chairman Johnson stated that he has been appointed
Chairman of the Council by the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners for
a term of two years.
V.
SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBER
Commissioner Phillips administered the oath to Chairman Bob Johnson.
VI.
ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUNCIL CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Mr.
Mehl made a motion to nominate Bob
Johnson as Chairman, seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick.
Hearing no other nominations and by a unanimous vote, the motion
carries.
Mr.
Mehl made a motion to appoint John Fitzpatrick as Vice Chairman, seconded by
Bob Johnson. Hearing no other
nominations, and by a unanimous vote, the motion carries.
Chairman Johnson asked Commissioner Phillips if she would like to address the attendees at
this time. She congratulated Mr. Johnson and Mr. Fitzpatrick on their election. She spoke briefly about the hurricane’s and how the County is
still trying to get power to people, and removing all of the debris left by the
storms. She said we are still in a state of emergency. She also said the B.O.C.C. and the Sheriff’s
office are working together to find a new Radio Station for the County to
better inform the citizens in emergency situations.
VII CORRESPONDENCE
Chairman Johnson said in response to many requests at
previous meetings to install a four-way stop sign at the intersection of
Dunklin and Citrus Springs Boulevard, a memorandum from Mr.Tvenstrup was sent to Mr.
Larry Brock, Director, Department of Public Works. A copy of this memorandum is attached and
made part of these minutes. Mr. Tvenstrup and Mr. Walt Eastmond,
Engineering Project Manager have requested a “warrant study” from the Road
Maintenance Department on this issue.
VIII FINANCIAL REPORT- Chairman Bob
Johnson
Chairman Johnson addressed the latest Financial
Report, a copy of which is attached and made part of these Minutes. With an excess of $357,000 from Special
Assessments he made a recommendation to use the excess for additional paving of
streets in the Community. This issue
will be addressed at the next meeting.
IX REPORTS FROM POINT PERSONS
Ø Directional
Signs & Prioritizing of Paving- Pat Hipner
In Ms. Hipner’s
absence Chairman Johnson reported on
Prioritizing of paving. e said in 1998 the MSBU
paid $12,000 to the County for a comprehensive study and they ranked those
streets and some have been repaved while others haven’t been paved yet. In answer to questions regarding the paving
of streets with undeveloped lots, he said there are 30,000 lots in Citrus
Springs and 27,500 are undeveloped although the owners pay $20 in assessments
each year. Commissioner Phillips
explained how the County allocates funds for micro paving. Discussion followed regarding past
procedures for paving, from Mr. Monteleone and Mr. Gonsalves.
Ø Mowing
and New Employee- John Fitzpatrick
Mr. Fitzpatrick said the new job title for the new
employee is Grounds Maintenance Worker.
The job is posted as of today’s date and will close on October 13,
2004. A copy of this posting is
attached and is made part of these minutes.
Ø Fire Hydrants and Street
Lighting- Glenn Mehl
Fire Hydrants: Mr. Mehl said on September 16th he
spoke with Mr. Russell Kint of FGUA
to check on the progress of pipe sizes and water pressure for the 35 proposed
new hydrant locations. Mr. Kint
advised him he was back logged due to the hurricanes. On October 4th he spoke with Mr. Kint who said he hadn’t had time to review the list but would
get back to Mr. Mehl within the next
few weeks.
Street Lighting:
Mr. Mehl said he sent a facsimile
to Mr. Larry White of the
Engineering Division of the Withlacoochee River Electric Co., at his
request. We currently have 32 proposed
new street light locations and need cost information on the installation and
monthly recurring operating costs. He
said on October 3rd he called Mr.
White to follow up on his progress. To date, his calls have not been
answered. Chairman Johnson asked Commissioner
Phillips if there were someone in County government that could help
us. She asked Mr. Mehl to call her office in the morning and she would give him
the name of another person who could help.
Ø Beautification of
Boulevards- Ann Julio
Miss Julio said she has been working with Mr. & Mrs. Devine. As the Board won’t have to put the curbing
out to bid, we can get started right away.
Mr. Mehl will check with FGUA
to see if water is available at the median bed sites. If not we will have to
put bids out for quotes to install water.
In the matter of posting a sign for our meeting date and
time Ms. Julio said she has a few
locations in mind and would like to table this discussion for review at the
next MSBU meeting
A
motion was made by Ms. Julio if water is not available at the first two sites,
to put bids out for Citrus Springs Blvd. and Deltona North and Citrus Springs
Blvd and Deltona South entrances.
Seconded by Chairman Johnson. Upon
a unanimous vote the motion carries
Chairman Johnson asked Commissioner Phillips if she could explain why we can’t put Oak
Trees in the medians. She said we need
to follow FDOT standards and because Oak trees are so large and susceptible
during storms, there is a liability to the County if the tree falls and damages
a vehicle or home.
ØFountain- Chairman Johnson
Chairman Johnson said he has spoken with Mr. Gibbs and unfortunately he is two
weeks behind because of the hurricanes, but will be here at the next meeting.
Chairman
Johnson made a motion to have a special meeting on October 21st at
3:30 p.m. at which time the Board will discuss Prioritizing of Paving. Seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick. Upon a unanimous vote the motion carries.
X. OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Johnson referred to the printer that was
removed from the Community Center in July.
He said the printer was originally purchased by the Community Services
Department and not the MSBU. Mrs. Glancy said the Board approved a
new printer at the last meeting and she has ordered it. It should be in before the next meeting.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
. Mrs. Glancy gave the Board the Bids for
the Maintenance of the Fountain, Mowing, Trimming and Edge Trimming. A total of 5 Bids were received:
Grasscutters II
Property Maintenance, Inc. - $380.00 for 4 cuttings and
trimmings and $95.00 each additional cut
and trim
This bid was
accepted by the Board 3-0) - License and insurance was included.
Priest Property Maintenance, Inc. - $500.00 for 4 cuttings and trimmings and $125.00 each
additional cut and trim. License and insurance was included.
Bob's Lawn Care of Dunnellon -
$1,440.00 for 4 cuttings and trimmings
and $360.00 each additional cut and trim. License and insurance was
included.
1st Choice Lawn and Grounds
Maintenance - $980.00 for 4 cuttings and
trimmings and $245.00 each additional cut and trim.
No license nor insurance was included.
Tender Touch Landscaping Co.
- $870.00 for 4 cuttings and trimmings and
$217.50 each additional cut and trim.
No license nor insurance was included.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by
Ms. Julio. Seconded by Ms. Hipner. Upon a unanimous vote the motion carries.
There will be a Special Meeting
on October 21, 2004 in Building B at 3:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Sue Rexford
Recording Secretary