BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

MARCH 13, 2007

The following is a non-verbatim transcript of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, held at 9:31 a.m., on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.

Present:

Chairman Carlton Henley (District 4)

Vice Chairman Brenda Carey (District 5)

Commissioner Bob Dallari (District 1)

Commissioner Mike McLean (District 2)

Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide (District 3)

Clerk of Circuit Court Maryanne Morse

County Manager Cindy Coto

County Attorney Robert McMillan

Deputy Clerk Sandy McCann

Pastor Dan Lacich, Northland, A Church Distributed, Longwood, gave the Invocation.

Commissioner McLean led the Pledge of Allegiance.

AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate Resolution #2007-R-40, as shown on page _______, honoring Walt Eismann, Debra Wert, April Boswell and Candace Hudson, for their quick thinking and well coordinated efforts to save the life of Ben Tucker during the February 7, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

The Resolution was presented to the honorees.

April Boswell addressed the Board to express appreciation for the resolution and to the Board for having the foresight of acquiring the AED equipment last year.

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Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate Resolution #2007-R-41, as shown on page _______, honoring Suzy Goldman for her 26 plus years of service to the citizens of Seminole County upon her retirement from Seminole County Government.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

Commissioner Carey announced the Friends of the Library have donated $1,000 to the Scholarship Fund in honor of Ms. Goldman.

The Resolution was given to Suzy Goldman who addressed the Board to express her appreciation to the Board, County Manager and County Attorney for an interesting career. She also thanked all her co-workers, stating they are committed to what they do and it has been a pleasure working with them.

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA

County Manager, Cindy Coto, introduced Theodore E. (Tad) Stone, who is being confirmed as the new Public Safety Director. She said he has had a very strong and distinguished career working in Putman, Citrus, Lake and Osceola Counties.

Chairman Henley requested that Item #19, Special Event Permit for Bennigan’s Restaurant, be pulled for a separate vote.

Ms. Coto advised that the agenda backup information has been transposed for Items #33 and #34.

The Chairman stated he has asked staff to make sure that the Board receives reports after each of the phases of the Five Points Government Center (Item #16).

Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner McLean to approve and authorize the following:

County Manager

3. Confirm appointment of Theodore E. Stone as Public Safety Director effective April 16, 2007.

4. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Inter-Agency Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Seminole County School Board Driver Education Pilot Program.

5. Adopt appropriate Resolution #2007-R-42, as shown on page _______, and authorize the Chairman to execute the County Manager’s Reorganization and the Update to the Administrative Code.

Environmental Services

Business Office

6. Approve Release of original Water and Sewer Maintenance Bond #929309005 dated 01/28/05 (Colonial Properties Trust) in the amount of $59,120.00 for the project known as Colonial Town Park Phase 1 and 2.

7. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Exhibit “G”, as shown on page _______, to Conditional Utility Agreement for Water Service with Venture Thirty-Two Inc. for over sizing of the off-site water facilities at a cost of $12,975.00 to the Olsen Estates subdivision.

Solid Waste Management

8. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the University of Central Florida and Seminole County Memorandum of Understanding for Research Project: Urban Infilling Impacts on Florida’s Solid Waste Management Facilities, as shown on page _______.

9. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Second Amendment, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4234-04/AJR Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement for Residential Collection Services with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.; and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendments, as shown on page _______, to Second Amended Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreements for Residential Collection Services, with the following: Waste Management, Inc. of Florida and Waste Services of Florida Inc.

Fiscal Services

Budget

10. Adoption of appropriate Budget Amendment Resolution #2007-R-43, as shown on page _______, #07-41 - $20,000 – Public Works – Grants (State) Fund – Recognize receipt of funding in the amount of $20,000 for design of a ten-foot wide raised pedestrian crossing on Fernwood Boulevard in the location of the LYNX bus stop. Funding for this project will be received from the Florida Department of Transportation. Total reimbursable cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $140,000 with a completion date of September 2008.

11. Adoption of appropriate Budget Amendment Resolution #2007-R-44, as shown on page ________, #07-43 – $225,000 - Public Safety – Fire Protection Fund – For Air quality testing recently conducted at Fire Station 23. Testing revealed unacceptable air quality and on August 30, 2006, Administrative Services department advised that the station could not be occupied until an appropriate mitigation of the facility was completed. Personnel have been relocated and architectural and engineering services have been contracted to bring the facility back to a habitable status.

12. Adoption of appropriate Budget Amendment Resolution #2007-R-45, as shown on page ________, #07-44 – $60,000 - Library and Leisure Services – General Fund – Additional appropriation of $60,000 is needed for the Cross Seminole Trail/Howell Creek Erosion Control project due to increased concrete cost, special matting and labor cost associated with accessibility issues. Estimated total project cost is $510,000.

13. Adoption of appropriate Budget Amendment Resolution #2007-R-46, as shown on page ________, #07-45 – $225,000 - Administrative Services – Infrastructure Improvement Fund – Allocation of $225,000 for advisory services related to development of a strategic and financial plan for the Five Points Government Center.

14. BCR #07-11 – $750,000 - Public Works – 1991 Infrastructure Sales Tax and Arterial Infrastructure Impact Fee Funds – Additional funding is required for the Airport Boulevard Phase II & III/Widen Roadway from 2 to 4 Lanes Project. This project includes the Construction costs for the Airport Boulevard Phase III/Widen Roadway from 2 to 4 Lanes Project. Project (00006101) can provide the additional funding required due to land acquisition costs being lower than anticipated.

Grants

15. Approval to submit a grant application to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services for the Emergency Medical Services Tracking and Reporting System (EMSTARS) Grant Program and authorize the Chairman to execute supporting documents, as shown on page _______.

Purchasing

16. Award RFP-600106-06/TLR Contract, as shown on page _______, Finance and Development Advisory Services, to Stainback Public/Private Real Estate (SPPRE), Houston, Texas to develop a strategic public/private real estate development and financial plan for the Five Points Government Center ($203,220.00 plus expenses).

17. Award RFP-600119-06/GMG Contract, as shown on page _______, Legal Services Related to Public Construction Contracts, to Pohl & Short, P.A., Winter Park to represent the County on legal services related to public construction issues on an as needed basis (Term Contract).

18. Approve Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to M-485-05/PWM – Consultant Services Agreement with Infrastructure Management Services, Inc. Rolling Meadows, IL for all labor, software, equipment, coordination of the maintenance of ongoing multi-faceted database management of pavement conditions ($325,000.00 per year).

Public Works

Engineering

20. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement, as shown on page _______, between Lake Monroe Development, LLC and Seminole County for property necessary for the County Road 15 Road Improvement Project (State Road 46 to Orange Boulevard).

21. Adopt appropriate Resolution #2007-R-47, as shown on page ________, and authorize the Chairman to execute Subordination of County Utility Interests Agreement, as shown on page _______, with the Florida Department of Transportation subordinating Utility Easement rights for the purpose of constructing or improving State Road 400 (Interstate 4).

22. Adopt appropriate Resolution #2007-R-48, as shown on page ________, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement, as shown on page _______, with the Florida Department of Transportation to construct the Cross Seminole Trail South II Project.

23. Adopt appropriate Resolution #2007-R-49, as shown on page _______, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement, as shown on page _______, between Seminole County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the installation of a raised pedestrian crossing on Fernwood Boulevard.

Tourism

24. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Agreement, as shown on page ________, between Seminole County and Spring Break Sports, Inc. in the amount of $9,557.90 for the Spring Break Sports Tennis Event.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

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Request for Special Event Permit for Bennigan’s St. Patrick’s Day Event on March 17, 2007, presented for action.

Chairman Henley stated he objects to these types of events in the community.

Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to approve the request by Bennigan’s Restaurant located at 4520 W. SR 46 for a Special Event Permit for a St. Patrick’s Day Event to be held on March 17, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Districts 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.

Commissioners Dallari and Henley voted NAY.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS’ CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to approve and authorize the following:

Clerk’s Office

25. Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page _______, dated February 12 & 19, 2007.

26. BCC Official Minutes dated February 13, 2007.

27. Noting, for information only, the following Clerk’s “received & filed”:

1. Development Order, as shown on page _______, for Rick H. & Judy M. Cox, #07-38000001.

2. Work Order #24, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4241-05, Guardian Equipment, Inc.

3. Work Order #15, as shown on page ________, to PS-5190-05, CH2M Hill.

4. Certificate of Completion, as shown on page ________, for Work Order #41 to CC-1262-05, American Persian Engineers & Constructors, Inc.

5. Basic Contract #M-1689-07, as shown on page _______, Petroleum Equipment Construction, Inc.

6. Notices from the Florida Public Service Commission regarding Docket #070098-EI, Determination of need for a proposed electrical power plant by Florida Power & Light Co.

7. Maintenance Bonds, as shown on page _______, as follows: in the amount of $32,305.37 for Stratford Green; in the amount of $36,030.36 for Copper Chase Townhomes onsite water and sewer; in the amount of $27,702.95 for Copper Chase Townhomes offsite water and sewer; and in the amount of $17,152 for Lake Mary Blvd. @ Cambridge Prep ROW.

8. Maintenance Agreements and Letters of Credit, as shown on page ________, as follows: in the amount of $9,720 for Regal Pointe Park, Lot 4 (Riviera); and in the amount of $735 for Regal Pointe Park, Lot 3.

9. Final Renewal and Third Amendment, as shown on page _______, to Lease Agreement, RFP-4190-03, Pomeroy IT Solutions.

10. Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to IFB-600101-06, Battery Zone, Inc.

11. Letter from Douglas Campbell, University of Memphis, to Clerk of Circuit Court requesting copies of ordinances.

12. Work Order #16, as shown on page _______, to PS-5190-05, CH2M Hill.

13. Copy of Letter of Understanding, as shown on page _______, to Waste Services of Florida, Inc. from Tammy Roberts, Purchasing, regarding revised scope of services, IFB-600055-06.

14. Amendment #3, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4172-03, Carolina Software, Inc.

15. Certificate of Completion, as shown on page ________, for CC-1236-04, Schuller Contractors, Inc.

16. Work Order #14, as shown on page _______, to CC-1252-04, Stage Door II, Inc.

17. Second Amended Mortgage Deed, as shown on page _______, for Reuvenia Burch.

18. Certificate of Completion, as shown on page _______, for Work Order #53 to CC-1212-03, Corinthian Builders, Inc.

19. Basic Contract #M-1866-07, as shown on page ________, Southeastern Surveying & Mapping Corp.

20. Mutual Termination of Term Contract IFB-3119-05, as shown on page _______, Central Florida Environmental Corp.

21. Certified Tennis Pro Agreement, as shown on page _______, with Antonio Acosta.

22. Agreement RFP-600121-06, as shown on page _______, Langton Associates/In Rem Solutions.

23. Work Order #11, as shown on page _______, to PS-0381-06, Matern Professional Engineering, P.A.

24. Title Opinion, as shown on page ________, for Colonial Townpark.

25. Memorandum to Sandy McCann from Leticia Figueroa, Facilities Maintenance, transmitting the Site Rehabilitation Completion Order, as shown on page _______, for Hospital Road Parcels 1-A and 1-B.

26. Foreclosure Prevention Mortgage Deed, as shown on page ________, for Anglyn C. Smith.

27. Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #6 for PS-596-01, PEC, Inc.

28. Conditional Utility Agreements, as shown on page ________, for water and sewer services with CRF - Aloma LLC and Longwood/Lake Mary LLC.

29. Conditional Utility Agreements, as shown on page _______, for potable and reclaimed water and sewer service with Lake Mary Senior Living LLC.

30. Letter of acceptance and Bill of Sale, as shown on page _______, for water and sewer systems within the project known as Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.

31. Bill of Sale, as shown on page _______, for Mirror Lake Commercial, Lot 4.

32. Satisfaction of Connection Fees, as shown on page _______, for the project known as Copper Chase.

33. Conditional Utility Agreements, as shown on page _______, for potable and reclaimed water service with Venture Thirty-Two, Inc.

34. Conditional Utility Agreements, as shown on page _______, for water and sewer service with Seminole Community Church.

35. Letters of acceptance and Bills of Sale, as shown on page _______, for water and sewer systems within the projects known as Stratford Green Townhomes, Copper Chase, and Regal Pointe Park, Lots 3 and 4.

36. Utility Easement, as shown on page _______, for the project known as Boardwalk Pizza @ Grandville.

37. Work Order #16, as shown on page ________, to PS-5135-02, GMB Engineering & Planners, Inc.

38. Work Order #52, as shown on page _______, to PS-5150-03, Water & Air Research, Inc.

39. First Amendment, as shown on page _______, to Interlocal Agreement with the city of Casselberry relating to the Cent for Seminole Local Sales Surtax as approved by the BCC on April 25, 2006.

40. Work Order #6, as shown on page _______, to RFP-0013-06, The Colinas Group, Inc.

41. Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #53 for PS-5129-02, Southeastern Surveying & Mapping Corp.

42. Notice from the U. S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, regarding Adelphia Communications Corporation, et al., Debtors.

43. RFP-600097-06 EAP Agreement, as shown on page _______, with The J. D. Allen Group, Inc.

44. Basic Contract #M-1897-07, as shown on page _______, Real Estate Research Consultants.

45. Work Order #7, as shown on page _______, to RFP-0778-06, American Acquisition Title, Inc.

46. Third Amendment, as shown on page ________, to RFP-4174-02, Vila & Son Landscaping.

47. Work Order #4, as shown on page _______, to PS-5138-03, PBS&J.

48. Bids as follows: RFP-1670-06; PS-1681-06; #600140-07; RFP-600133-07; RFP-600123-07; RFP-600138-07; PS-1742-07; and RFP-600149-07.

Sheriff’s Office

28. Approval by the Board of County Commissioners to contribute $1,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide funding in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

29. Approval by the Board of County Commissioners to provide $550 in funding assistance from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for performances from “Retro Bill” a/k/a the “Official D.A.R.E. Safety Buddy” that will take place in Seminole County from April 16th through April 20th.

30. Approval by the Board of County Commissioners to contribute $500 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Missing Children Clearing House Advisory Board.

31. Approval by the Board of County Commissioners to contribute $200 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide funding in support of Rock Lake Middle School’s “drug and alcohol free” graduation event tentatively planned for May 3, 2007.

32. Adoption of appropriate Budget Amendment Resolution #2007-R-50, as shown on page ________ in the amount of $33,921 for the Sheriff’s Office FY 06/07 budget for the DCF, Child Protective Services Grant.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

REGULAR AGENDA

Planning & Development Director, Dori DeBord, addressed the Board to present request from the City of Sanford to change the redevelopment area boundaries and to extend the term of the Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency. She displayed a map (received & filed) showing the proposed boundaries would extend from the CRA’s present limit at Sanford Avenue (between Second & Third Street), extending south to 13th Street, and from one half a block west of Sanford Avenue, east to Mellonville Avenue. The area proposed for deletion is west of Riverview and west of the Central Florida Regional Hospital (Preserve at Lake Monroe residential community). The proposed additional area is a CDBG Target Area and is historically referred to as Georgetown. The 2006 estimated household median income within the proposed additional area is calculated at $26,284. The 2006 estimated median income in the existing CRA is $30,366. The median property value for the proposed area is $46,633 compared with $310,487 in the existing CRA. She further advised the realignment of the CRA boundaries would result in a new increase in tax increment of $10,986,873, based on estimates from the Property Appraiser. The elimination of the area located west of Riverview Avenue would have resulted in a loss to the CRA of a 2006 tax increment value of $10,058,394. The extension of the CRA is requested from 2015 to 2025.

Director of Fiscal Services, Lisa Spriggs, addressed the Board to distribute information (copy received & filed) on the valuation history and tax increment revenues versus expenditures. She discussed the increment and base taxes with the Board.

Discussion ensued between the Board and Ms. Spriggs with regard to what will happen if the Legislature reforms the property taxes. Ms. Spriggs stated that if the Governor’s proposal to double the homestead or other reforms involving “Save Our Homes” pass, there would possibly be an affect on values within the CRA.

Commissioner Van Der Weide questioned why the Board needs to make a decision at this time and said he would prefer to see what happens during this Legislative Session, especially with regard to the extension of the CRA.

Commissioner McLean expressed that he also has reservations about the extension and questioned if the exchange of property within the CRA will cost the County more money.

Ms. Spriggs stated the old property has hit a plateau and only increases 3% a year. The new property has a potential for development which is the point of the CRA. She added that staff can only estimate.

Commissioner McLean stated there is a potential that the County could have a larger financial obligation given the potential for redevelopment.

Sherman Yehl, City Manager of Sanford, addressed the Board to advise the CRA has not approved a formal redevelopment plan, but will complete that in the next 30 to 60 days.

Commissioner Carey said the City has a greater need to fix the drainage problems than to do streetscape improvements. She further said that she does not have a problem changing the boundaries of the CRA because it is a great way to redevelop; but would like to see the redevelopment plan address some of the infrastructure problems the City has. She added that she is concerned about the extension and feels that maybe the City is premature coming to the County at this time.

Mr. Yehl stated he will provide the Board with a lay-out of why they need the extension.

Commissioner Carey stated this is before the Board now because of the 120-day deadline so the Board has to either approve it or deny it without prejudice. She suggested the Board deny this without prejudice and that will give the City time to develop a plan to support the additional infrastructure.

Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to deny without prejudice the request from the City of Sanford to amend the City of Sanford’s Community Redevelopment Agency’s boundaries and to extend the CRA from 2015 to 2025, and to encourage the City to come back before the June deadline (with the County Manager to schedule the item for a BCC meeting) with a redevelopment plan.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

Chairman Henley suggested the BCC give some direction to the City with regard to the time extension.

Commissioner McLean stated he does not want to close the door on the City at this point.

Commissioner Carey said that a lot depends on what the Legislature does.

Commissioner Van Der Weide stated that the CRA community needs to be cautioned that the BCC cannot continue to approve these things because it affects the County’s revenue.

Speaker Request Form from Sherman Yehl was received & filed.

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DCM, Don Fisher, addressed the Board to request direction with regard to the Willa Grove Subdivision Wall Reconstruction. He reviewed the history of the wall and advised that there is consensus from the twelve property owners to construct a six-foot masonry-type wall. The construction will cost $84,725 and the demolition is estimated at $11,400. He said the request is for authorization for the County Attorney’s Office to prepare the appropriate agreement with the lot owners that will stipulate, at a minimum, the $75,000 committed to by the County will only be provided after the wall is constructed, inspected and approved.

Chairman Henley stated the Board is being very generous on this. He said he has two other requests for walls which he is not going to bring to the Board. He cautioned the Board that this is not the first time they have dealt with walls and would hope they would be more careful about the amount they contribute toward these types of things.

Commissioner Carey recapped that the County’s contractor who did road work caused the wall to fail and she believes there is reasonable evidence that the County is partially liable.

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey to direct the County Attorney’s Office to prepare the appropriate agreement with the lot owners that will stipulate, at a minimum, the $75,000 will only be provided after the wall is constructed, inspected, and approved; the wall shall be the six-foot wall depicted in the specifications in the Agenda Memorandum from PremierCrete as provided by Alan Montijo; and, that each owner releases the County from any claim or liability with respect to the original wall; and to authorize the County Manager to execute the Agreement, as shown on page ________, on behalf of the County.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

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The Chairman recessed the meeting at 10:32 a.m., reconvening it at 10:44 a.m., this same date.

COUNTY MANAGER’S BRIEFING

Steve Watts and Alan Harris, Emergency Management/Public Safety, addressed the Board to brief them on the findings of the public warning/siren study conducted by the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management Division.

Mr. Watts advised a task force was formed to evaluate current warning systems, explore alternatives and to propose potential solutions. He said the challenge is not only to deliver consistent and relevant alert messaging, but to also educate the community on how to prepare for and respond to emergency alerts.

Mr. Harris stated the task force looked at the different type of disasters that have occurred in Central Florida (November 7, 2006; December 24, 2006; and February 2, 2007 tornadoes) and reviewed the different types of public warning systems. In evaluating the public warning systems the following methodology was used: ease of installation & operation; nighttime effectiveness; durability, speed of activation; indoor vs. outdoor alerting capability; cost; localized alert mechanism; and visual and/or physical alerting. He said they specifically looked at the current public warning system and how that could be enhanced with new technology.

Clerk of Court Maryanne Morse left the meeting at this time.

Mr. Harris reviewed and discussed the following current warning systems: NOAA Weather Radio; Reverse Calling System; Emergency Alert System; Variable Message Boards, Cable Interrupt, Cellular/Pager Text Messaging Services; and Emergency Event Notification System. He also discussed the NOAA Weather Radio Haz-Collect Upgraded which is funded by the State of Florida and the Reverse Calling System (including web-based input of cellular, and internet-based phones & e-mail services) which could be funded by Emergency Management grants.

Clerk of Circuit Court Maryanne Morse re-entered the meeting at this time.

He stated that the task force also evaluated outdoor warning devices (sirens & speakers). He stated the task force determined that there is no single siren system that would alert all citizens of Seminole County. Complex studies and engineering would be needed to design the most efficient, cost-effective system. He said they had to take into consideration that the sirens have to be installed on 50-foot poles; and, in Florida (the lightning capitol of the nation) would they act as lightning rods. Also, how would the high winds of hurricanes affect them? The sirens are outdoor warning systems and depending on the placement of them and building construction, the alert tones may be not heard indoors. He stated that they also looked at radio digital systems and Blast Text Messaging. Copy of the Emergency Warning Systems Task Force Report was received and filed.

Mr. Harris stated the task force determined that there is no “turn-key” system that will solve this issue. He said this has to be a multi-model approach because people will receive messages in different ways. He also said that public education is key and more education needs to be provided through the School Board, Seminole Government SGTV, brochures, and public awareness campaigns. He stated they also want to purchase additional equipment (NOAA Weather Radios & Cellular/Text Messaging Services). He advised that Seminole HEART (Unmet Needs Coalition) has indicated that they will provide a grant to purchase NOAA Weather Radios for economically challenged people and the elderly and people with special needs. Along with that, the Red Cross has offered to provide training and radios. He stated the task force believes if the Board wants further research on the outdoor systems, that the staff has exhausted their technical expertise on the subject and outside expert assistance is needed.

Commissioner McLean complimented Mr. Harris and Mr. Watts for their work on this issue. He agreed that today people receive their information in so many different ways. He said he likes the idea of the text messaging technology and believes it needs further review. He also said that he is in favor of looking at the public education and multi-model component.

Commissioner Carey stated she thinks they are on the right track. She said she believes there are companies that have the technology to call large numbers of people through reverse calling systems and that should be evaluated. She also agreed that the key is education. She stated that government cannot do everything; there must be a certain amount of personal responsibility. She reiterated that she would like staff to further explore the reverse 911 calling system.

Chairman Henley complimented staff on the work they have done thus far and said he thinks they need to move forward with a portion of what has been set forth. However, from the standpoint of the outdoor sirens, he thinks further research is needed. He suggested staff give some thought on providing better shelters; and encouraged the private sector to also provide them. He also was in favor of providing more education to the public and suggested using not only the School Board but homeowners associations as well. He stated that the NOAA Weather Radios and text messaging technology are things that they should move forward with.

Commissioner Van Der Weide reminded the Board they now have a contract with the UCF radio station that will provide Seminole County information should an event occur. He stated that very few homes in Florida have basements so if a siren went off, where would the people go?

Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Harris stated the task force did talk to some of the Midwestern parishes and determined that the tornadoes in Florida are different than the ones out there. Florida tornadoes are quicker and don’t stay on the ground very long.

Commissioner Dallari stated that when the task force tested the outdoor sirens at Five Points, he did not hear them because he was inside a building. He said he believes that sirens could be effective in certain areas of the County. He further said he would like to see a timeline of when the Board can expect a follow-up on some of these recommendations.

Commissioner Carey stated she would like staff to pursue the public education program through the local TV stations along with SGTV.

Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Harris advised they have looked at co-locating the sirens on cellular phone towers, but because of the topography of some areas, there would have to be some adjustments. He stated staff feels a professional engineering study would have to be done if the Board is considering that.

The Chairman summarized that there is a consensus to move forward with the enhancement of the multi-faceted education program.

Upon inquiry by the Chairman, Mr. Harris advised that the grant donation would purchase between 100 and 150 NOAA Weather Radios. The Chairman stated he understands that CDBG funds might be made available also.

Ms. Coto advised she has discussed that with Dr. Medley, but she does not have a dollar amount at this time.

Commissioner Carey stated it is also important to look at some of the facilities people are living in that are not safe; and focus on identifying those people to make sure they know what to do in case of a disaster.

Commissioner Dallari questioned when the Board could get a timeline. Whereupon, Ms. Coto stated some of these things staff can move rather quickly on, some require further study, and some will require going out and getting experts.

The Chairman stated there is further consensus for staff to come back to the Board as quickly as possible to distribute the NOAA Weather Radios and to proceed with the cellular messaging, coming back with a budget figure for them, including maintenance.

Chairman Henley stated he doesn’t want to totally give up on sirens, but believes they need further study on them.

Commissioner Carey reiterated that she wants to see more research on the reverse 911 enhancement.

Ms. Coto advised staff will do their best to get as much information as possible back to the Board in two weeks and will bring the remainder back to the Board in four weeks.

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The Chairman recessed the meeting at 11:36 a.m., reconvening at 1:30 p.m., with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Deputy Clerk Sandy McCann, who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Eva Roach, who were present at the Opening Session.

PROOFS OF PUBLICATION

Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to authorize filing the proofs of publication for this meeting's scheduled public hearings.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

VACATE AND ABANDON EASEMENT/Beazer Homes

Proof of publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to consider request to vacate and abandon an existing permanent drainage easement over property owned by Beazer Homes Corp., located on the east side of Dodd Road, approximately 250 ft. south of Red Bug Lake Road, subject to completion of construction of the new drainage/stormwater drainage pond, Beazer Homes, John Howell, Esquire, Holland & Knight LLP, received and filed.

Cynthia Sweet, Development Review, addressed the Board to present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum. She stated staff has determined that the vacate is necessary to prevent any inconsistencies. Staff recommends approval of the request subject to completion of construction of the new drainage/stormwater retention pond and providing a substitute easement according to the terms of the Joint Infrastructure Agreement.

No one spoke in support or in opposition.

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner McLean to adopt appropriate Resolution #2007-R-51, as shown on page _________, vacating and abandoning an existing permanent drainage easement over property owned by Beazer Homes Corp., located on the east side of Dodd Road, approximately 250 ft. south of Red Bug Lake Road, subject to completion of construction of the new drainage/stormwater drainage pond and providing a substitute easement according to the terms of the Joint Infrastructure Agreement, as described in the proof of publication, Beazer Homes, John Howell, Esquire, Holland & Knight LLP.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

VACATE AND ABANDON/John & Betty Johnson

Proof of publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to consider request to vacate and abandon that portion of the unimproved public right-of-way known as Hughey Avenue located adjacent to Lot 19 of Roseland Park First Addition, John & Betty Johnson, received and filed.

Cynthia Sweet presented the request stating the vacate is needed to close off that segment of the right-of-way for development of a private single-family residence. She stated Seminole County has park equipment located on the adjacent side of the subject right-of-way to the north and it is not affected by this request. The applicant has provided letters from the applicable utility companies stating they have no objections to the request. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the request.

No one spoke in support or in opposition.

Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to adopt appropriate Resolution #2007-R-52, as shown on page ________, vacating and abandoning that portion of the unimproved public right-of-way known as Hughey Avenue located adjacent to Lot 19 of Roseland Park First Addition, in Section 32, Township 195 and Range 31, as described in the proof of publication, John & Betty Johnson.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

LAND USE AMENDMENT/REZONE/Canin Associates

Proof of publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to consider request to transmit Large Scale Land Use Amendment from Suburban Estates (SE) to Planned Development (PD) and Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 116.74+/- acres, located on the south side of Lake Mary Blvd. between Markham Woods Road and Heathrow Blvd., Canin Associates, Ronald Manley, received and filed.

Tina Williamson, Assistant Planning Manager, addressed the Board to present the request. She stated staff has received two letters (received and filed) from the Sierra Club and Mrs. Paige Barbara Woodall expressing their concerns. The applicant has revised the proposed preliminary master plan to address the concerns of neighboring residents by increasing some of the lot sizes and to allow the use of a master theme landscaping concept of the stormwater development. She submitted a copy of the development order with the following corrections. Item A has been amended to reflect the fact that a traffic study has been submitted and found sufficient by the Development Review Manager allowing the access point as proposed. Items B and C have been amended to call out the six-acre tract as Parcel 1 and to clarify that the lake being allowed for access is called Linden Lake; and Item D has been amended indicating that “Access to Rice Lake shall be limited to only those one-acre and larger lots that have platted lake frontage”. She stated Items P1 and P3 have been amended to state that the wall design and landscaping materials within the buffers along Lake Mary Blvd. and the east property line shall be brought back to the Board for approval at the time of the Final Master Plan. The proposed use of the subject property is a maximum of 140 single-family lots and a maximum density of 1.4 dwelling units per net buildable acre. The lots will be divided among five tracts with lot sizes ranging from a maximum of six acres adjacent to existing A-1 zoning along the west property line to a minimum of 8400 sq. ft. adjacent to the retail and condominiums in the Oakmonte PUD along the east property line. The property will be developed in a maximum of three phases. Staff has reviewed the proposed amendment and rezone and has determined that they are consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code subject to the conditions in the revised development order. Staff recommends transmittal of the amendment and rezone subject to the preliminary master plan and revised development order. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended transmittal of the proposed amendment and rezone with the following conditions: (1) A maintenance shed cannot be located on the south end of the property; (2) Six-acre parcel bounded by Markham Woods Road, Lake Mary Blvd. and Linden Lake is limited to one dwelling unit; (3) Canals connecting the future retention ponds to the existing lakes are prohibited; and (4) The proposed retention ponds cannot negatively impact the existing lakes in any way.

Hal Kantor, Lowndes Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, addressed the Board to display a PowerPoint Presentation (received and filed). He began his presentation by reviewing the Amendment Considerations relating to acreage of the site, property designation, proposed use of the property, the project being transitional and buffers from higher densities, direct roadway access and necessary utilities available, nearest fire station, the middle and high school having sufficient capacity, and consistency with the Vision 2020 Comp Plan. He continued by displaying and reviewing an Aerial Neighborhood Map, an Existing Land Use Map, Consistency of Amendment with Seminole’s Vision 2020, and Development Plan-Zoning relating to site parameters (transition, overall density, lot size, minimum lot width, setbacks and buffers, preservation of stand of oaks, and site access). He continued by reviewing the Vision Plan, the Conceptual Entry Plan, Conceptual Renderings of the Project; and Actions Taken and Status of Request by the Applicant. He requested the Board transmit this request to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for approval.

Mr. Kantor informed Commissioner McLean he doesn’t know the amount of buildable acreage. He stated this is a closed basin and he will not know until the final engineering.

Chairman Henley reminded everyone that this is a transmittal hearing and not approval of the request and it will come back to the Board for review.

James Dicks, 3194 Taylor Loop, addressed the Board to point out that the most important thing for him was to try to accommodate all the neighbors and he feels he has done a good job in doing that. His intention was to make this project single-family residential. The problem he is faced with is this property abuts 16 units per acre and they are proposing to start from the east side of the property over to the west side that abuts all the one-acre home sites of Ravensbrook and Windsor Isle and about them with one-acre home sites. There were some questions with regard to access to Lake Rice. He stated he has met with all the homeowners and accommodated them as much as possible.

Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Dicks advised the two-acre lot on the corner of the lake will be his home site.

Mr. Dicks informed Commissioner McLean that there will be no public access or boat ramps.

Debra Wert, 20 Stone Gate South, addressed the Board to request clarification from the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission hearing in which she thought she heard they were recommending that nothing will be built on the lower pasture. She stated the pasture is only 80 ft. wide and it is basically landlocked once this project puts in the southern retention pond. She said the question she has is if it is designated green space, does it mean that nothing can be put on it from now on.

Chairman Henley stated there are stipulated conditions that go with the land and whatever conditions are placed on it, it stays with the land even when it is sold.

Ms. Wert expressed concerns relative to installing a traffic light as there is already one at the Heathrow entrance.

Jerry McCollum, County Engineer, addressed the Board to state any time they look at any type of access plan; they look to see if it makes sense to put a signal light there. There will be 130 homes coming in and that is not a substantial amount of traffic and 130 trips during the peak hour is not a lot of trips.

Glenn Housman, 27 Windsor Isle, addressed the Board to state he is in favor of the project with a few caveats that are not directly part of this plan. He stated a few years ago the residents of Ravensbrook hired a Professional Engineer to do test borings on the lakes and they collected quite a bit of data of how all the development in the area has affected Windsor Isle, Markham Woods Road and the Wekiva River basin.

Robert McMillan, County Attorney, left the meeting at this time.

Mr. Housman stated the proposed rules for development of this property precludes the drainage on anyone else’s property. As part of the research, the 1987 aerial shows that the water service elevation of Rice Lake and Lake Linden were almost identical. He stated the data shows that what was done in Heathrow affected them and they are concerned with what is going to go on the property next door.

Mr. McMillan reentered the meeting at this time.

Mr. Housman stated the previous Board members tried to do the best thing and got it wrong and he wants the BCC do it right this time.

Commissioner Carey stated she did research about fluctuating lakes in Florida and one of the issues that impact the lakes is when residents living around the lakes are irrigating out of the lakes. She would encourage everyone to look at possibly stopping that and keeping the lakes full.

Jack Hannah, 204 Orange Ridge Circle, addressed the Board to state he represents the Markham Woods Association and one issue that hasn’t been discussed is the wells. He stated there are three wells on that property and he is not sure if they have been capped off. However, he doesn’t want them used for water to keep up lake levels and irrigation. The Markham Woods Associations supports this project. He said he had eight issues and he has covered them with Mr. Dicks.

Commissioner Carey emphasized that this project will be required to hook up to the County’s water and sewer and reclaim.

Gray Hudson, 32 Windsor Isle Dr., addressed the Board to state he likes the idea of a no community boat ramp and wants to make it clear they oppose a community fishing dock and parks, but he doesn’t have a problem with the homeowners living on the lake having access to the lake. The residents are living on a very quiet and peaceful lake and it is very rare to have a boat out there.

Geoff Stagg, 24 Windsor Isle, addressed the Board to state he is relieved to hear that a lot of things have changed. He stated he would like to see a change of one-acre lots along the lake shore to be in writing in the development order. He spoke with regard to the water issue.

Commissioner Carey stated all the lakes in Heathrow were done in 1983 and they are interconnected so they can fluctuate those ponds and lakes from the golf course to other areas though an interconnection of the DRI.

Mr. Stagg stated the dramatic change to their lake was that it was suddenly covered with lily pads and weeds.

Michelle Hudson, 32 Windsor Isle Dr., addressed the Board to state she wants the Board to be aware of how this project may further impact the water in the lakes. She stated the cornerstone of the Lake Mary/Heathrow area is centered around the L&L Acres property and the Seminole/Wekiva Trail. She said she is very concerned that many of the residents that have valued the beauty of this area are unaware that they will be looking at a wall and houses if development is approved. She reviewed some of the responses that she received when she interviewed several residents walking on the trail. Many of the residents felt that by not having this hearing at night, that precluded them from attending this afternoon’s meeting. She stated a Longwood city commissioner responded to her that any open space should be preserved and protected. If this development goes through as is, then this region will lose some of the charm and natural beauty that attracted everyone there.

Commissioner Carey advised that additional signs were posted on this property and she feels the applicant has made every effort to give people notice.

Eric Cohen, 30 Windsor Isle Dr., addressed the Board to state he has lived in Windsor Isle for about 25 years. Mr. Kantor’s plan shows lots of water and what is lacking in this proposal is where will this water come from. He said he would like to see an explanation of the source of water because the plan shows that there will be retention ponds. He stated he would like to see water issue addressed in the final plan.

Chairman Henley stated the aquifer is down and the only way to get more water in there is to get it from the aquifer and that is not what they are trying to do. He added that this will be addressed during the engineering plan.

Barbara Dini, 36 Windsor Isle, addressed the Board to state she saw the updated plan late yesterday with regard to the abutting one-acre lots. She stated she has concerns that there is no final plan. The residents were only shown a preliminary master plan, and the final engineering has not been reviewed by the State; therefore, she is requesting that public input be given when the final master plan approval is presented to the BCC.

Ms. Boswell stated that this is a transmittal hearing and the other steps after this hearing is a second public hearing (adoption hearing) for the land use amendment, and the rezoning has a second part which is called the final master plan and it will come back to the Board at a public meeting.

Quentin Beitel, 4 Quail Run, addressed the Board to state he is not in favor of the request. He stated he feels there is plenty of room to remain one-acre single-family homes and he doesn’t want it to be transmitted as a PUD.

Peter Kohn, 25 Windsor Isle, addressed the Board to display a map (received and filed) and stated he has outlined in yellow and orange where the 6 ft. brick walls will be constructed. He submitted and reviewed a list (received and filed) of rare species of animals observed on the L&L Acres property and adjacent property. He stated his concern is that by putting in the roadway and fence it will exclude the animals from this property.

Sarah McClendon, 250 Spring Lake Hills Dr., addressed the Board to read into the Record her comments relating to lakes and green space. She stated they need parks and green spaces and she hopes the Board will deny this use of land that they feel is so valuable.

No one else spoke in support or in opposition.

Written Comment Form from Olivia Simmons was received and filed.

Speaker Request Forms were received and filed.

District Commissioner Carey submitted a letter from Deborah Schafer, Sierra Club, and an e-mail (both received and filed) from Tom Haller expressing their concerns regarding the request. She stated she has lived in the area since 1957 and she is very familiar with it. She said she has seen four or five proposals on this piece of property and she feels that this proposal does the best balancing act. She read into the Record the following conditions of the proposed development order: (a) All development shall comply with the Preliminary Master Plan attached as Exhibit B, and the remaining words will be struck; (b) The parcel (Parcel 1) bounded by Markham Woods Road, Lake Mary Blvd. and Linden Lake shall be a minimum of 6 acres in size and shall be the only lot permitted to have horses. The horses must be kept inside the tract and cannot be ridden on any of the internal subdivision streets or in any common areas. There will be no access to Markham Woods Road from that lot; (c) The six-acre parcel (Parcel 1) bounded by Markham Woods Road, Lake Mary Blvd. and Linden Lake is limited to one dwelling unit. This lot shall be allowed to have access to Linden Lake. Access to Linden Lake from any other part of the development is prohibited. No access to Markham Woods Road from that lot; and (d) Access to Rice Lake and Linden Lake shall be limited to only those one-acre and larger lots that have platted lake frontage. Access to Linden and Rice Lakes from any other part of the development is prohibited. She stated the rest of the conditions would remain the same. Another change to the development order would be to strike out the word “brick” (wall) and the details for that will be dealt with during the final master plan.

Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to transmit the Large Scale Land Use Amendment from Suburban Estates (SE) to Planned Development (PD) and Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 116.74+/- acres, located on the south side of Lake Mary Blvd. between Markham Woods Road and Heathrow Blvd., subject to the Preliminary Master Plan and amended Development Order, as shown on page ________, as described in the proof of publication, Canin Associates, Ronald Manley, based on staff findings and conditions made to the development order.

Under discussion, Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he feels this is the most reasonable development request that he has seen since he has been a commissioner. He added that this is what you call transitional.

Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Ms. Williamson advised this project will be required to be reviewed by the St. Johns River Water Management District at the time of final engineering.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

Commissioner Carey stated she feels this has been a fine process and Mr. Dicks has taken a lot of time to meet with the communities.

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Chairman Henley recessed the meeting at 2:55 p.m., reconvening at 3:05 p.m., with Commissioner McLean entering late.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Lisa Spriggs, Fiscal Services Director, addressed the Board to review Legislative issues (received and filed) that were submitted along with the actions taken during the session last week. She began her presentation by reviewing the funding for driver education programs for young adults.

Commissioner McLean reentered the meeting at this time.

Ms. Spriggs continued by reviewing the Rental Car Surcharge Tax, the Charter County Transit System Surtax, and the Article V $2.00 Technology Fee.

Susan Dietrich, County Attorney’s Office, addressed the Board to advise that FAC has selected the Charter County lobbyists (Ron Book and John Johnson). She further stated the Wekiva Parkway Protection Act (SB 2668) requires that all agencies and local governments submit an annual progress report to the Legislature. She stated the Anti-Murder Legislation was passed and the Governor signed the bill on Monday. She continued by reviewing the Traffic and Pedestrian Control Device Bill (SB 662) and the Florida Flies the Flag Act. She stated HB 871 prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing an ordinance that would prohibit certain persons from displaying a U.S. flag in a respectful manner or require permit or payment of any fee to authorize such display.

Ms. Spriggs and Commissioner Van Der Weide discussed whether or not there is a funding component for the Drivers Education Bill and how they can get the $2 surcharge passed.

Commissioner Carey requested staff to take a look at the mobile home/rezoning ordinance being proposed by the Senate to see what the implications will be.

Chairman Henley requested Mr. McMillan review the Cable Franchise item.

Ms. Spriggs referred to page 6 of the handout relating to the Property Tax Reform Update. She stated the cost summary is included in the handout and basically it has been heard by the committee and will be voted on this Friday. She reviewed the estimated impact to Seminole County and what the millage rates would be if the property tax proposal is implemented. She continued by reviewing the second portion of the proposal for eliminating property taxes and increasing the State sales tax and what the impact would be.

Commissioner Carey stated she would like staff to submit the analysis of the sales tax based on the current allocation. She also requested that staff send this information electronically to the Board so they can forward this information to the House and Senate Representatives.

Commissioner Carey clarified for Ms. Spriggs that half-cent sales tax formula does not include the School Board or special districts and the Board would like to see how it is distributed to counties and cities.

Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he is not sure the Legislature realizes that the different sources of revenues or connections to funds do not all go to the General Fund, and they think it is something they can transfer from one area to another.

Commissioner Carey stated she would like the Legislature have an accurate idea of what will happen in Seminole County.

Ms. Spriggs stated staff is putting together an educational package on the tax reform and they would include items the Board is addressing.

Commissioner Carey asked staff to look at what impact the property tax reform will have on the financial rating and long-term debt obligations. Discussion ensued.

Ms. Spriggs stated the Senate Finance and Tax Committee heard the presentation from Dr. Fishkind and they will start working on the proposal this week.

Commissioner Van Der Weide stated the fact that some of these bills do not have a sponsor, he feels that is the job of the County’s consultant, Mr. Brantley.

Ms. Spriggs stated she will follow up with him.

Commissioner Van Der Weide stated there is a time frame when they cannot file anymore bills and the County needs to know who the sponsors are for this region.

Ms. Spriggs stated the Board requested that she price Sarasota County’s position on property tax reform and it would be an impact of $9 million to the General Revenue and $3 million to the Fire Rescue revenue. This is significantly lower than the other proposals out there. The main features of their proposal were to cap the increase in non-homestead property at 10%. The other thing they supported was a one-time portability of Save Our Homes and the $25,000 tangible exemption.

Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he feels it is time to call their lobbyist to have him analyze the situation at the next BCC meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS

The following Communications and/or Reports were received and filed:

  1. Email dated 2/26/07 to Sanford City Manager, Sanford Chief of Police, Sanford Mayor, and Seminole Animal Services Manager, from Wanda Chandler re: Continuing Cat attacks in Sanford. (cc: BCC, Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager)

  2. Letter dated 3/02/07 to Chairman from Mayor Linda Kuhn, City of Sanford, re: Martin Luther King Boulevard designation. (cc: Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Public Works Director, Co. Attorney)

  3. Letter dated 2/28/07 to Cynthia Coto, Co. Manager (with attachment), from Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, City Clerk-City of Winter Springs, re: Adoption of annexation ordinance.

  4. Memorandum dated 3/01/07 to BCC (with attachment) from Don Fisher, Deputy Co. Manager, re: Inventory of athletic facilities.

  5. Copy of letter dated 2/26/07 to Commissioner Carey from Michael Petrone, Markham Forest HOA Treasurer, re: Appreciation for Wekiva Expressway information.

  6. Letter dated 2/26/07 to Chairman from Bill Vogel, Superintendent and Dede Schaffner, Drivers Ed Safety Committee Chairman-Seminole Co. Public Schools, re: Appreciation for supporting pilot Drivers Ed programs.

  7. Letter dated 2/22/07 to Cynthia Coto, Co. Manager, from Richard Morrow, District Traffic Operations Engineer-FDOT District Five, re: Traffic regulation change on SR 419.

  8. Letter dated 2/23/07 to Chairman from Norman Wolfinger, State Attorney, re: Support for Community Development Block Grant for the Westside Community Center. (cc: BCC, Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Community Services Director)

  9. Memorandum dated 2/23/07 to Sandy McCann, Supervisor-Co. Commission Records Office, from Becky Noggle, Sr. Coordinator-Environmental Services, re: Submissions into Co. Records.

  10. Copy of letter dated 2/27/07 to Honorable Judge Clayton Simmons, Administrative Judge, from Cynthia Coto, Co. Manager, re: Security at the Civil Courthouse.

  11. Letter dated 2/22/07 to Chairman from Ron Serra, Chief Deputy Court Administrator, re: Chief Judge Election.

  12. Memorandum dated 3/02/07 to Sandy McCann, Supervisor-Co. Commission Records Office, from Becky Noggle, Sr. Coordinator-Environmental Services, re: Submissions into Co. Records.

  13. Contract, as shown on page ________, for services between Seminole Co. Government and the following: Donald McCoy (Umpire slow pitch softball) and James Lee Hood (Score keeper).

  14. Letter dated 3/08/07 to Chairman from Pamela Patenaude, Assistant Secretary-U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, re: Fiscal Year 2007 budget. (cc: BCC, Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Fiscal Services Director, Community Services Director)

  15. Memorandum dated 3/08/07 to BCC from Jennifer Bero, Grants Administrator, re: Grants Consultant selection.

  16. Letter dated 2/20/07 to Chairman (with attachments) from Barbara Mattick, Deputy State Historical Preservation Officer for Survey and Registration, re: First United Methodist Church of Oviedo nomination for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. (cc: BCC, Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Library Services, Historical Museum)

  17. Letter dated 2/28/07 to Chairman from Ana Viamonte Ros, Secretary of Health-Florida Department of Health, re: Award of emergency medical services grant. (cc: BCC, Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Fiscal Services Director, Public Safety Director)

  18. Memorandum dated 3/06/07 to BCC and County Manager (with attachment) from Jerry McCollum, Co. Engineer, re: Commuter Rail Station Location in Sanford.

  19. Letter dated 2/28/07 to BCC from Larry Dale, President/CEO-Orlando Sanford International Airport, re: Support for the Community Development Block Grant funding to the West Side Community/Recreation Center.

  20. Letter dated 2/28/07 to Chairman (with attachment) from John Saboor, President, and Keith Station, Seminole Co. Sports Marketing Manager-Central Florida Sports Commission, re: February activities and January 2007 Report.

  21. Memorandum dated 3/06/07 to BCC (with attachments) from Lisa Spriggs, Fiscal Services Director, re: 2007 Federal and State Legislative Priorities pamphlets.

  22. Memorandum dated 3/05/07 to Distribution List (with attachments) from Doris-anne Freeman, City Clerk Department-City of Altamonte Springs, re: Land Use Change and rezoning ordinances adopted.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

No Report.

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT

Commissioner Dallari stated, for the Board’s information, the Orlando-Sanford Airport new parking garage is scheduled to be open around the end of April.

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Commissioner Dallari congratulated all the employees that were honored at the March 1 recognition awards luncheon.

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Commissioner Dallari stated a town hall meeting was held on February 28 in Chuluota and stormwater and drainage issues were discussed. He thanked staff and the Sheriff’s Department for being very helpful.

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Commissioner Dallari announced that the Golden Eagle Boy Scout Dinner will be held on April 2 at the Marriott in Lake Mary.

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Commissioner Van Der Weide stated things continue to run smoothly in his district.

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Commissioner Carey stated she attended the NACo Legislative Conference in Washington, and said they reviewed the items that were on the Legislative priority list. She stated she came back with a lot of information and that is available in her office if anyone would like to review same.

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Commissioner Carey advised that the Geneva Farmer’s Market is going great and it is being held every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Also, the Sanford Farmer’s Market is every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Commissioner Carey stated the First Annual Relay for Life is being held at the Central Florida Zoo on April 20.

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Commissioner Carey submitted to each Board member a special light bulb to help protect the environment and she wished everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

No Report

COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT

No Report.

ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA

Lydia Godwin, Kids Day America, addressed the Board to submit a booklet (received and filed) relating to Teaching Kids Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness. She stated this is geared toward children and they have contacted several of the County agencies, such as the Sheriff’s Department, Public Works and Public Safety to participate in this event. The event will be held on May 19, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot at the Lake Mary Centre.

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There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m., this same date.

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