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CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025 AT 6: 30 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA

CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 31, 2025 of the City Commission to order at 6:33 p. m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building ( City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Mayor Kevin McCann, present Deputy Mayor Cade Resnick, present Commissioner Paul Diaz, present Commissioner Victoria Bruce, present Commissioner Sarah Baker, present Commissioner Mark Caruso, present City Manager Kevin A. Sweet, present City Attorney Anthony Garganese, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Pastor Kyle Stewart led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Bruce asked that Item 308 related to Building Code and Plan Review Services be discussed prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. There was no objection and the agenda was adopted. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Leah Weisman, 173 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs suggested the Parks and Recreation committee meet more than four times a year, noted culvert clearing underway, and asked about planned culvert enlargement to alleviate flooding. Mr. Kyle Stewart, 603 Marni Drive, Winter Springs - representing Highlands HOA, thanked City Manager Sweet and Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Operations Department for their assistance in addressing multiple issues in the community and their communication. Ms. Joanne Krebs, 7002 Taproot Drive, Winter Springs spoke about a City Code prohibition of chickens in certain zoning districts, asked that it be reevaluated, and suggested reviewing Seminole County' s backyard chicken program) Mr, Robert Miller, 679 Silver Creek Drive, Winter Springs reviewed discussions on Iron Bridge recently and historically and expressed concerns and the need to move forward. Mr. Miller submitted a written version of his comments for the record. 2 Mr. Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs spoke about the March 13th workshop and noted he was not in favor of pursuing a connection to Iron Bridge. Mr. Gallo further reviewed previous Ms. Krebs submitted information is attached at the end of these minutes. 2 Mr. Mil Ier' s written remarks are included at the end of these minutes.

Commission discussions on the condition of wastewater plants and the need for replacement and encouraged the Commission to focus on cost, schedule, and performance for the plant projects. Mr. John Horan, 1672 Wood Duck Drive, Winter Springs noted that he thought the March 13th workshop was very well done and that he was in favor of the plans to replace the wastewater plants. Mr. Horan further spoke about Seminole County' s water and sewer program, capacity considerations, and the benefit of the CMAR process. Mr. Gordon Cooper, 1748 Pheasant Circle, Winter Springs noted previous issues he had experienced with Universal Engineering building inspectors and noted he was not in favor of continuing with Universal. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) NRCS Grant Agreement - Debris and Sediment Removal - Hurricane Milton No discussion. 301) Storm Sewer Pipelining - 702 Golfpoint Drive No discussion. 302) Highlands Glen Drainage Repair No discussion. 303) Arbor Day Tree Giveaway No discussion. 304) Purchase of 2025 Freightliner M2106 4x2 Fassi F115A. 022 Grapple Truck No discussion. 305) Approval of Purchase - I. T. Department Purchase No discussion. 306) Resolution 2025- 04: Amending Fees for Lien Searches No discussion. 307) Piggyback Rider Amendment - Carlisle Thompson LLC No discussion. 308) Selection of RFP O1- 25- 01 TR Building Code & Plan Review Services THIS ITEM IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. WHILE DISCUSSION OCCURRED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, THE ITEM WAS ULTIMATELY REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND VOTED ON SEPARATELY. 309) Vision Source Optometry Final Site Acceptance No discussion. 310) Approval of the Minutes from the Monday, February 24, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion.

311) Approval of the Minutes from the Thursday, March 13, 2025 City Commission Workshop No discussion. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ( EXCLUDING ITEM 308). MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. VOTE: BAKER ( AYE); BRUCE( AYE); CARUSO ( AYE); DIAZ ( NAY); RESNICK ( AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4- 1. 308) Selection of RFP 01- 25- 01 TR Building Code & Plan Review Services Commissioner Bruce asked about who was on the selection committee, rationale for scores, involvement of planners, delivery of responses, and noted concerns she had heard about Universal Engineering Services ( UES) and a specific building inspector. Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department noted that herself, Ms. Schwanda Molina, Permitting and Licensing Manager, and Mr, Brian Dunigan, Director, Operations Department were the members of the selection committee and noted her rationale for scoring based on responsiveness to the bid and three supplemental questions related to dedicated staff to the city, specific experience wiLh Tyler Techttcicgies ( Etiergcv), at id experience with fully papetless fJuilditig review process. Mr. Dunigan discussed his scoring rationale, the required cone of silence that prohibited members of the selection committee from discussing their scores prior to the meeting and discussed the listed references of the respondents and their impact on his scores. MOTION THAT UES NOT BE AWARDED THE CONTRACT AND THAT IT GOES TO THE NEXT HIGHEST ( SCORED) BIDDER, OR IF NOT POSSIBLE THAT THE BID IS REEVALUATED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BRUCE. Discussion followed on the possibility of pulling the item from the agenda to get further information, UES' s experience working with the city, the nature of the work that they conduct, the role of UES in the permitting and inspection process, and the expiration date of the contract. Manager Sweet noted the contract was set to expire at midnight but that UES had agreed to a 30- day extension if necessary. Commissioner Bruce clarified her motion: MOTION TO REJECT STAFF' s RECOMMENDATION AND GO WITH NEXT HIGHEST ( SCORED) BIDDER - PDCS, LLC. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BRUCE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DIAZ. VOTE: BAKER ( AYE); BRUCE( AYE); CARUSO ( AYE); DIAZ ( AYE); RESNICK ( AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. Brief discussion followed with Manager Sweet noting potential delays and impacts. Ms. Rolle reiterated UES' s agreement to a 30- day transition and noted the selected vendor would have to work with staff to train. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Second Reading of Ordinance 2025- 07: Procedures for Naming Buildings, Parks, and Streets

Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2025- 07 by title and noted one change since first reading related to Section 2- 400 making it clear that this ordinance would not apply to temporary naming rights related to corporate sponsors approved by the City Commission. Brief discussion followed on the need for due diligence, protections for the city, the discretionary right of the Commission to name and rename facilities, and a potential change to Section 2- 403( i) wherein the word felony would be replaced by the word crime. The Commission was amenable to the proposed language change. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. Mr. John Zoller, 757 Seneca Meadows Road, Winter Springs noted concerns about certain crimes barring someone from recognition. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 400" ( ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2025- 07 ON SECOND AND FINAL READING WITH THE CHANGE TO SEC. 2- 403( 1). MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER ( AYE); BRUCE( AYE); CARUSO ( AYE); DIAZ ( AYE); RESNICK ( AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 401) The Human Bean Ms. Rolle reviewed the project, the staffs recommendation, and the Planning and Zoning Board' s recommendation of approval with specific conditions. Discussion followed on plans for outdoor seating at opening and the proposed color palette. Ms. Jan White, E SR 434, Winter Springs (Applicant) noted the length of the process to date and noted she was willing to comply with color palette requests. Brief discussion followed and the Commission agreed that they preferred the presented color palette rather than requiring the applicant to match the Venetian Square color palette. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 407. No one addressed the Commission regarding Item 401. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 407. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 401." ( AESTHETIC REVIEW, WAIVER, FINAL ENGINEERING PLANS AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ( STRIKING SECTION 4. 0( C) RELATED TO CONFORMING BUILDING COLOR) TO CONSTRUCT A DRIVE- THRU COFFEE SHOP ON ± 0. 39 ACRES WITHIN VENETIAN SQUARE' S DEVELOPED ± 7. 84- ACRE LOT) MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER ( AYE); BRUCE( AYE); CARUSO ( AYE); DIAZ ( AYE); RESNICK ( AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 402) First Reading- Ordinance 2025- 06 Amendment to Chapter 14, Personnel Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2025- 06 by title and noted this was prepared at the request of the City Manager allowing him to manage the personnel policy and make changes without

Commission approval. Furthermore, Attorney Garganese noted that this would remove outdated language related to old age and survivor' s insurance. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 402. No one addressed the Commission regarding Item 402. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 402. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 402 AS PRESENTED." ( HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025- 06) MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER ( AYE); BRUCE( AYE); CARUSO ( AYE); DIAZ ( NAY); RESNICK ( AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4- 1. MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION BY RESNICK. SECONDED BY DIAZ. UNANIMOUS 403) First Reading of Ordinance 2025- 08: Creation of Parks, Recreation, & Mobility Committee MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMIISISIONEP CAPUS' 0. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2025- 08 by title and noted this would merge the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee as previously requested by the Commission. Brief discussion followed on the proposed number of members. City Clerk Christian Gowan noted the new committee would be comprised of seven ( 7) members, five members appointed to fill seats one through five and two at -large members. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 403. No one addressed the Commission regarding Item 403. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 403. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 40. AS PRESENTED." ( HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025- 08." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER ( AYE); BRUCE( AYE); CARUSO ( AYE); DIAZ ( NAY); RESNICK ( AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4- 1. REGULAR AGENDA 500) Interlocal Agreement with the City of Oviedo: Winter Springs Delivery of Water & Sewer to State Road 434 Parcel Attorney Garganese noted a previous request by the property owner for the provision of water and sewer service to their proposed commercial parcel within the City of Oviedo and noted the agreement had been drafted in conjunction with Oviedo city officials. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 500 AS PRESENTED." ( APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF OVIEDO.) MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. DISCUSSION.

VOTE: BAKER ( AYE); BRUCE( AYE); CARUSO ( AYE); DIAZ ( AYE); RESNICK ( AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. Mr. Frank Kruppenbacher, representing the applicant, thanked the Commission and staff for their assistance and professionalism throughout the process. 501) Naming of the Senior Center Deputy Mayor Resnick noted his previous suggestion to name the Senior Center after resident Susie Coffman. MOTION TO NAME THE SENIOR CENTER AFTER SUSIE COFFMAN TO BE KNOWN AS THE SUSIE COFFMAN WINTER SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DIAZ. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER ( AYE); BRUCE( AYE); CARUSO ( AYE); DIAZ ( AYE); RESNICK ( AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 502) Discussion on Stormwater and Preparation for the Hurricane Season Deputy Mayor Resnick noted his request to have this item added to the agenda, noted discussions with surrounding cities and the ongoing stormwater study, recent actions by Oviedo, Casselberry, Longwood, & Sanford considering or implementing increased stormwater fees, and asked to have a conversation about raising stormwater fees immediately prior to hurricane season to allow for hiring of needed staff and then evaluating again once the stormwater study was completed. Discussion followed on a dedicated stormwater workshop, the possibility of using general fund money for stormwater expenses, potential cuts and budgetary review, the willingness of residents to pay more for better services, and concerns about increased financial burdens for residents on fixed incomes. Manager Sweet noted that any rate increase would require a process to include public hearings, and the change could not be immediate. He further reviewed the routine preparation schedule the city was following in preparation for hurricane season. Brief discussion followed on private ponds and associated fees and maintenance. MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE BASE STORMWATER FEE TO TEN DOLLARS ($ 10)." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BRUCE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER ( AYE); BRUCE( AYE); CARUSO ( AYE); DIAZ ( NAY); RESNICK ( AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4- 1. 503) New Business Commissioner Bruce asked that the city consider writing to the Florida Legislature opposing aSenate Bill 1118/ House Bill 1209 that would impact the Seminole County Rural Boundary. Mayor McCann commented on a separate bill related to an expansion of the Live Local Act and asked that the Commission also voice opposition to these bills in the Legislature. The Commission asked that the City Attorney and/ or City Manager draft two letters for consideration by the Commission. Mayor McCann noted the planned completion of the annual audit ahead of schedule, noted staff from the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee were beginning their follow- up and highlighted a

recommendation from the original report related to commission training. Mayor McCann encouraged attendance at training opportunities and Manager Sweet noted sending out a notice to the Mayor and Commissioners related to ICMA training. Deputy Mayor Resnick asked about team building/ retreat opportunities and Manager Sweet noted he was still looking into available options. Deputy Mayor Resnick asked about the status of a new Joint Planning Agreement with Seminole County. Attorney Garganese noted that staff had previously begun the process and noted he would come back with an update. Commissioner Caruso asked that the speed limit on Winter Springs Boulevard be brought back for consideration and suggested, based on law enforcement' s recommendation, potentially raising it back to 30 miles per hour. Commissioner Caruso also asked that a discussion on allowing chickens in parts of the city be brought back for consideration at a future meeting. Commissioner Diaz asked about the DOGE letter received from the state and suggested allowing the Governor' s staff to review the budget and spending. Commissioner Diaz asked that a discussion on allowing either staff of the state or County Comptroller to review the city' s finances be included at the next meetincl. Discussion followed on previously completed audits, the proposed response to the DOGE letter, and the usefulness of certain financial documents. REPOR- TES 600) City Manager Kevin A. Sweet Manager Sweet noted he had submitted a letter to DOGE confirming that no conditions of financial distress had been found in the city, noted the Chief was reviewing the data around the Winter Springs Boulevard speed limit and would present findings at the April 14th Commission meeting, noted attendance at Legislative Action Days and a meeting with the Inspector General' s staff while in Tallahassee where he confirmed there was no ongoing investigation or oversight, with no concerns for Winter Springs. Manager Sweet further noted that Fish Winter Springs and Summer Camp registration were underway, noted the upcoming Arbor Day tree deliveries, announced paving projects had been completed, with striping being finalized and ongoing sidewalk repairs, and finally noted the Winter Springs Police Department had reported a 14% annual reduction in crime. Manager Sweet also noted that City Clerk Christian Gowan had recently been awarded the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk bythe International Institute of City Clerks and congratulated him on this accomplishment. 601) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese No report 602) City Clerk Christian Gowan City Clerk Gowan noted an upcoming in - person ethics training to be held April 171h in Casselberry and asked that those interested reach out to be registered. City Clerk Gowan also presented Commissioner Diaz with his Certificate of Completion for the Institute of Elected Municipal Officials I course that he completed in January. 3 3 Certificate is attached to the end of these minutes.

603) Mayor Kevin McCann Mayor McCann noted that he had spoken with veterans and presented suggestions to staff for the drafting of a revised Veteran and Veteran Families Advisory Committee resolution. City Clerk Gowan noted that the committee would be discussing the proposed resolution attheirApril loth meeting and it would then come to Commission for their consideration on April 28th 604) Seat One Commissioner Paul Diaz Commissioner Diaz noted the $ 36 trillion national debt and discussed the upcoming budget preparations and workshop( s) for the city. 605) Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Bruce Commissioner Bruce noted a number of meetings and events that she had attended including a Visionary Girl event, League of Women Voters event, and the Lake Jesup Basin Management Action Plan ( BMAP), a planned meeting with Mr. Norton Bonaparte, City Manager, Sanford about an opportunity with Site Ten and water quality enhancement or other potential uses, and planned attendance at the St. Johns River and Alafaya River BMAP meetings Commissioner Bruce further noted the new scoreboards at Babe Ruth, discussion about Deer Run pond infrastructure repair, an upcoming car show, and volunteer opportunities at Indian Trails Middle School for their Living on My Own Program. 606) Seat Three Commissioner Sarah Baker Commissioner Baker noted her attendance at a free Florida League of Cities grantwebinar, Legislative Action Days, and noted her upcoming attendance at CALNO where the topic would be FEMA and stormwater. 607) Seat Four Commissioner Cade Resnick Commissioner Resnick noted the upcoming Rotary golf tournament and encouraged the Mayor and Commission to let him know if they were interested in participating, inquired about the possibility fo starting a summer school internship program at the city, and noted the president of the Oviedo - Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce had left and the search was underway for a replacement. 608) Seat Five Commissioner Mark Caruso Commissioner Caruso noted his attendance at the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days, conversations he had related to issues in the Highlands community, and asked several questions about a Consent Order issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 4 PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Marie Cashion, 7529 Woodsglen Drive, Winter Springs - representing Chelsea Parc - asked about creek cleaning progress. Manager Sweet noted that he would contact Ms. Cashion to discuss further. Mr. John Horan, 7612 Wood Duck Drive, Winter Springs noted a training program for wastewater operators in Altamonte Springs that was no longer in existence and thought the city could rely on average salaries to get operators. 4 Commissioner Caruso' s written questions are included at the end of these minutes.

Ms. Karen Meyer, 747 Andover Circle, Winter Springs noted issue with characterization of increased rates as punishment, need for increased stormwater services, fees, and the need for good future planning. Mr. Kyle Stewart, 603 Marni Drive, Winter Springs - representing Highlands HOA - encouraged Commissioners to engage with the HOA related to matters in the community and noted legal challenges underway, Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs suggested workshops be held later in the day, content suggestions for social media, noted issues with e- bikes on the Cross -Seminole Trail, offered congratulations to City Clerk Gowan for his certification, and encouraged the Commission to be aware of how they looked on video. Mr. Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs addressed remarks made at the March 13th workshop and submitted comments for the record. 5 Mayor McCann closed Public Input. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA, CIVIC CITY CLERK APPROVED: MAYOR KEVIN McCANN yI utter S0 v ° CPora IQ a 195y 0% County , F NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the April 74, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting. 5 Mr. Gallo' s submitted remarks are included at the end of these minutes.

I PvW is . Inrvt 3/ 21fj-f" y k v-e, bs modified No one shall keep the following animals in R- 1, R- 1A and R- 1AA residential zone areas: Horses, cows, pigs, chickens, geese, goats or any other fowl or livestock; Ofl ertfifln I ro ise l=ro ld- ret. Ord. No. 44, § 44. 77, 1- 8- 68Ord._No. 2024- 08. § 2. 8- 26- 24) Sec. 20- 414. - Exceptions. Horses and ponies may be permitted in R- 1AA areas provided at least one ( 1) acre of land is available for each animal. Ord. No. 44, § 44. 78, 1- 8- 68) 1

SEMINOLE TYCOUNMUNICODE Sec. 30. 6.19. - Backyard chicken program. Share Link to sectionPrint sectionDownload ( Docx) of sectionsEmail section 30. 6.19. 1 Intent, definitions, applicability. a) The intent of this Section is to create and implement a Backyard Chicken Program to permit the keeping of chickens on occupied single-family lots located in the unincorporated areas of the County, subject to the terms and conditions of this Section. b) For the purposes of this Section, the term "chicken" refers to female chickens (hens) only. c) This Section does not authorize persons to violate applicable restrictive covenants or homeowners' association rules and regulations. The County does not police or enforce private restrictive covenants or homeowners' association rules and regulations. Persons keeping backyard chickens are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable restrictive covenants and homeowners' association rules and regulations. d) The term "predators" includes, but is not limited to,bears, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, and foxes. e) The term "subject property"is the occupied single-family residential lot with backyard chickens. f) The Backyard Chicken Program is not applicable to or required for a single- family residential lot on which poultry production is a permitted use.30. 6.19. 2 General conditions for the keeping of chickens on occupied single-family residential lots.a) 4

Persons keeping backyard chickens pursuant to this Section are encouraged to successfully complete a University of Florida Agricultural Extension Service ( UF IFAS) class or an equivalent class approved by the Seminole County OF WAS Extension on the care and raising of chickens. b) Persons keeping backyard chickens pursuant to this Section (a) agree to the terms and conditions of this Section, and (b) upon a code enforcement complaint, grant the County and its officers, employees, and agents a right -of -entry upon the subject property including the rear yard) for inspection purposes to ensure compliance with this Section. c) Up to six (6) backyard chickens may be kept on an occupied single-family residential lot. Chickens shall not be kept on duplex, triplex, or multi -family properties, or within mobile home/ manufactured home parks. d) Backyard chickens must be kept within a coop or enclosure and may not be released or set free to roam unless under the direct supervision of their owner in compliance with this Section. Such supervised roaming must be confined to the backyard of the subject property. e) Ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl, male chickens/ roosters, or any other poultry or fowl are not allowed under the provisions of this Section. f) Backyard chickens must be kept for personal use only. Selling chickens, eggs, feathers, or chicken manure, or the breeding of chickens for commercial purposes is prohibited. g) Backyard chickens may not be bred or slaughtered on -premises. Backyard chickens shalt not be used, or trained for the purpose of fighting for amusement, sport or financial gain. h) The coop and enclosure must be screened from the neighboring property. Screening must be accomplished using an opaque fence and/ or landscape screen ( existing vegetation may be used if sufficient enough to create an opaque screen). 3

i) All applicable building permits must be obtained prior to constructing fences and enclosures to house chickens. U) Unless otherwise in conflict with Florida Statutes, a dog or cat that injures or kills a chicken that wanders onto the property at which the dog or cat resides will not, for that reason alone, be considered a dangerous or aggressive animal. k) Deceased chickens must be properly disposed of within twenty-four (24) hours of expiring and in accordance with Florida law. Contact a University of Florida Agricultural Extension Service office for requirements regarding proper disposal methods. l) No manure may be allowed to accumulate on the floor of the coop or ground. Persons keeping backyard chickens must implement a manure management program, whereby the coop and enclosure are cleaned regularly. For example, a fly -tight bin for storage of manure could be utilized; the size of which must be sufficient to contain all accumulations of manure. A manure box inside the coop is recommended. The fly -tight bin must be kept at least twenty ( 20) feet away from all property lines. Composting of chicken manure may be allowed in the enclosed fly -tight bin. No perceptible odor shall emanate from the manure storage/ composting bin. 30. 6. 19. 3 Location and requirements for chicken coops and enclosures. a) Chicken coops and fenced enclosures must be in the rear/ back yard (behind the home). No coop or enclosure is allowed in any front or side yard. Yard, as used in this provision, references location, not building setback area. b) The coop and enclosure must be a minimum of ten ( 10) feet from the rear and side property lines and twenty ( 20) feet from any neighboring residential homes. On corner lots, coops and enclosures must meet the required side street setback per the subject property' s applicable zoning district. c) In

If the coop structure exceeds one hundred (100) square feet in size (ten -foot by ten -foot), a building permit is required under the Florida Building Code. d) The coop must be covered and ventilated, and a fenced enclosure/ run is required. The coop and enclosure must be completely secured from predators, including all openings, ventilation holes, doors, and gates. Fencing or roofing is required over the enclosure in addition to the coop, to protect the chickens from predators. The coop must also be tied down for wind resistance. e) For properties located in a Seminole County Urban Bear Management Area, feed, coops, and runs must be secured, and chickens must be protected from bears in accordance with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission guidelines for " Living with Florida Black Bears". All outdoor attractants must be secured. If electric fencing is utilized, it may only be installed around the coop, pen, and run and not along the property lines or anywhere else on the property. f) All stored feed must be kept in a rodent and predator -proof container or inside a secured structure. 9) The coop must provide a minimum of three ( 3) square feet per chicken; a minimum of five 5) square feet of run per chicken, and be of sufficient size to permit free movement of the chickens. The coop may not be tatter than twelve ( 12) feet, measured from the natural grade, and must be easily accessible for cleaning and maintenance. Coops may not exceed a maximum of one hundred seventy (170) square feet. 30. 6. 19. 4 Health, sanitation and nuisance as applied to the keeping of chickens. a) Backyard chickens must be kept within a coop and enclosure and may not be allowed to roam outside the subject property. Backyard chickens may not be released or set free from such coop or enclosure unless the chickens are under the direct supervision of their owner. Chickens may be allowed to roam outside the coop and run within their owner' s backyard under the immediate supervision of their owners for limited periods of time for purposes of socializing, interaction and cleaning of the coop and run. 5

b) Chicken coops and enclosures must always be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Activities subject to this Section must be conducted in a manner that does not create any nuisance consisting of odor, noise, or pests, or contribute to any other nuisance condition. No perceptible odor shall be objectionable to neighboring properties emanating from the chickens or the enclosure. c) In a public health emergency declared by the Seminole County Health Department, including, but not limited to, an outbreak of Avian Flu or West Nile virus, immediate corrective action may be required in accordance with applicable public health regulations and procedures. Persons keeping backyard chickens must be incompliance with such required corrective action. no n n r vic iirii' ftwsi a) In the event that a violation of this Section occurs, the County has the right to undertake one ( 1) or more of the following remedies or actions: 1) Institute code enforcement proceedings and prosecute code violations against the violator and the property owner of the real property where the violation occurs; 2) Issue a civil citation as a Class III violation to the violator for each violation in accordance with Section 53. 32 of the Seminole County Code of Ordinance Sections; and/ or 3) Take any other action or remedy authorized by law or in equity, including, but not limited to, instituting an action in court to enjoin violating actions, in which case the violating person shall be liable to the County for reimbursement of the County's attorneys' fees and costs concerning such action. 7( Exh. B), 1- 9- 24). R FM

2 . 31 March 2025 To: Mayor Kevin MaCann and his Winter Springs Commissioners Subject: This Commission' s Challenge? Avoid conflicts of interest! It' s funny how some, but not all of us manage to forget history. At the earlier Commission Meeting here this month, the subject of IRON GATE came up again, and the Commission again debated the alternative of sending its sewage, thirty miles away through a new sewer pipe to be built across two Counties? On Sept 28, 2009, sixteen years ago, another commission meeting in this chamber, discussed the growing need for the City' s Sewage and Water Treatment modernization, and rejected IRON GATE. Who were the four Commissioners then present; Krebs, Hovey, Brown, and Bonner. A year later Charles Lacey became Mayor, and for the next eight years, the subject of water and sewage overlooked, and no updated comprehensive plans made for the City, because, as Lacey bragged in city publications, he and his Commissioners had already established their strategic objectives, and this City would soon be the economic engine for residents and business interests in Seminole County. Unfortunately these plans never materialized. And when the sewer and water problem was finally raised again by new Commissioners elected in 2019, everyone was amazed because the water and sewer problem had somehow been forgotten. And then Mayor Lacy resigned in the middle of his third term. No one in the City could explain the oversight, so the city asked its former Commissioners for help? Weeks later a letter from a local attorney informed the city, that his new clients had nothing to say. These were Former Mayor Charles Lacey, and Commissioners Rick Brown. Joanne Krebs, Jean Hovey, Kade Resnick ( who had serve earlier from 2011 to 2017), and Kendrick. In late 2019 a two year food -fight began to address ' responsibilities for oversight questions pertaining to the modernization of the City' s water and sewer needs. Two influential residents then created a private entity called WSCA, and encouraged candidates to run for City office. And who were WSCA' s President and Vice President? Jessie Phillips and former city Commissioner Ken Greenberg. And among WSCA' s other officers and Directors, former Mayor Charles Lacey, and former Commissioners, Brown, Hovey, and Krebs. Two of WSCA' s endorsed candidates for City Commission in 2022 also got elected. In May 2022, Phillips anonymously handed a list of his and WSCA' s grievances against the City of Winter Springs to a State Senator in Tallahassee. These grievances needlessly included a long 1 —

list of weaponized allegations, of rampant mismanagement, malfeasance, violations of state ethics laws, a complete lack of transparency, censoring residents, using tax payer funds for Commissioners re -elections, public corruption, and profiteering by city officials. For the next eight months this senator then did absolutely nothing with these incredible and inflammatory allegations, until January 2023 when he demanded a year -long State audit of Winter Springs, alluding to even more charges that the City was in a financial crisis and probably bankrupt, and might even need the Governor to appoint new City leadership to run the City in receivership. Seminole County' s Zembower then joined the State' s investigation, demanding a Seminole County audit of the City' s books. And the outcome of the results of the above mentioned weaponized charges made to the State of Florida by Phillips, Greenberg and his WSCA officers and Directors back in May 2022? By the end of 2024 absolutely no findings were found for Rampant mismanagement, criminal activity, gross negligence, violations of state ethics laws, serious lack of city government transparency, censoring of residents, or employee theft of City property. So what was it all about? A bad smell still lingers over this new City Commission, and many residents now watch your meetings with mounting concerns, fearful that the new chaos surrounding MAGA and big business interests at the national and County level may now be nietast izhig right Here on the Winter Springs dais. Robert S. Miller 679 Silvercreek Drive Winter Springs, F132708 2

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4 CARUso ow = Rfpor} s Is this consent order related to the one the lawyers are currently discussing from October of last year? Our third -party company manages When consent orders arrive with fines? our wastewater treatment plants. fines, who actually pays those I also noticed that these warning letters and consent orders are addressed to the city rather than the contractor. I assume this is because the city holds responsibility, regardless of whether the fault lies with us or the contractor. The in -kind project offered by FLDEP as an alternative to paying fines: does the city or third -party company fund the total cost of that project? Who is doing these projects, the city or a subcontractor? How much time does our city staff put into these projects? Has the city done these types of projects before? if yes .... What were they ? where are they located?

31 March 2025 1. Concerning the 13 March Workshop on wastewater, I would like to state that I am not an advocate of the " Iron Bridge" solution because I feel that this ship has set sail four years ago: specifically on 11 January 2021 ( See Meeting Minutes Agenda Item 4100). This was the first time since 28 September 2009 ( Agenda Items # 502 and # 605) that the poor condition of our plants was briefed by Staff to the Commission. Mr. Kip Lockcuff ( Utility Director) first mentions to the Commission that our wastewater treatment plants will have to be replaced in 5 to 10 years. Surprisingly, there were no questions from the Commission on this revealing comment; nor was the Commission ever briefed again by staff on the condition of our plants until 11 January 2021: — 11 years too late! ( again, see Al # 100). 2. At this 11 January 2021 Commission meeting, the staff briefed the Commission on the poor state of our wastewater plants, thus finally and metaphorically " weighing anchor" by beginning the necessary discussions and putting planning in motion to resolve our long- standing wastewater plant problems. 3. 1 would also recommend residents read the minutes from 14 February 2011 Agenda item 4104) concerning reclaimed water and an associated financial report; and read the minutes from 25 July 2011 ( Agenda Item # 502) concerning the Final Engineering Plan, Site Plan & Aesthetic Review for the Lake Jesup Reclaimed Water Augmentation Plant. 4. All provide further details of interest on these important topics which helps to shed Light on how we got here. 5. So what' s my point? There is a long history here, over many years, many Commissions, and many Staff. ... But that' s the past. We can' t afford to wait any Longer to resolve our tong -standing wastewater issues. ... Until we replace our plants, things will only get worse. 6. Therefore, I would ask the Commission to hold Staff accountable to Contract " cost• schedule, and performance" ( the big three) by requiring frequent briefings to you in as many future workshops as you can stand. 7. Please keep the lines of communications between Staff, and the Commission, and the Public open so we don' t have a repeat of what we saw happen in 2009 and miss that boat again. 8. And lastly, stuff happens. So please don' t close -hold bad news, as it only makes things worse. Thank you. Art Gallo

31 March 2025 I wish to address comments made during Public Input by a resident at the 13 March wastewater workshop concerning the following three issues. 1. Issue 1: A desire for " realistic timelines": and the resident' s provided example was that in " October 2019" the city published in a " Water Works" announcement, a wastewater treatment plant initial "groundbreaking" for "October 2020". BLUF— This information is totally inaccurate. a. As my earlier Public Input documented this evening, I have done extensive research on this issue. ... Let me point out a critical flaw in this example as it was presented. i. Based on the actual timeline, the Commission at the time was not briefed by staff on any wastewater plant issues until 11 January 2021 ( see Agenda Item # 100). This critical information was presented by staff and uri2Tcd uy i cvlia and is thy: first tirTle 1ha'L file actual Stele 9f Lhe wastewater treatment plants was revealed to the Commission since 2009. It was also briefed at this 11 January meeting that "... previous mnintnnnnce was estimated to not have been properly done for 10 to 15 years...". ii. It was this revelation that led the Commission to agree to a 24- month timeline to keep the old plants up and running. Furthermore, the Commission then commenced planning for a total wastewater plant replacement; the planning and funding of which we are already moving on, as you know. iii. Based on the evidence I read, the flaw here is that there is no way that a plant groundbreaking could have been discussed, properly planned, or published in October 2019 for a groundbreaking in October 2020 since the Commission was not even briefed on the severity of the problem until 11 January 2021: about 15 months later. ... I just can' t make sense of this. 2. Issue 2: " We are under a health crisis..." and the speaker gave as example the discovery of Coliform bacteria in city drinking water samples in " 2018" as well as " spills". BLUF — This statement is mis- leading at best. a. I am not an expert on this, but my research indicates that coliform bacteria are common in soil and in surface water and may even occur on your skin. Coliform bacteria are considered " indicator organisms" because they indicate the potential presence of disease -causing bacteria in water. [ The time of the year and the weather conditions can affect the occurrence and the amount of coliform since the bacteria live closer to the surface and tend to thrive in warm 2

v T h r -4- -- 313,l 6adcc., temperatures. Rain for example can transport coliform from the surface of the earth into the aquifer as the rainwater moves down to recharge it.] But in any case, the standard is that no coliform bacteria can be present in drinking water. b. The 2019 (not 2018 as the speaker stated) city drinking water report did document the presence of coliform in three samples of water taken in April 2019. This required a " Level 1 Assessment" to identify and then correct any problems found. Nine repeat samples were taken following the new coliform rules. All samples were negative for total coliform and there have been no reports of coliform bacteria since. City monitoring continued, and of note in the report, the city tests a minimum of 480 samples per year for microbial contaminants. c. I found it very interesting that the speaker chose to publicly identify the discovery of the contaminant but stopped there without addressing as Paul Harvey would say the " rest of the story". d. We are all aware of the condition of our wastewater treatment plants, and the Mayor and the Commission have already stated publicly that we can expect more spills until these old and outdated plants can be replaced and is why we 61 iould i for slow this process down. e. If there is a crisis, the crisis here is the urgent need for new wastewater plants. Talk of anything else is a distraction! 3. Issue 3. The need for open and frequent communications. BLUF - This is an issue that we all can agree with and appreciate. a. I stand by my previous public input comment that the Commission hold the staff accountable to contract " cost, schedule, and performance" ( the big three) by requiring frequent briefings to you in future workshops. Please keep the lines of communications between Staff and the Commission open, positive, and the briefings frequent so we never have a repeat of what we saw happen in 2009. b. And lastly stuff happens. So please don' t close -hold bad news, as it only makes things worse. 4. 1 ask that both my Public Input comments be made part of the official record. Thank you. Art Gallo 3