BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
May 12, 2020
The following is a non-verbatim
transcript of the BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, held virtually, made
permissible pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Orders, at 1:00 p.m., on
Tuesday, May 12, 2020, via Communications Media Technology (CMT) through the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place of
meeting of said Board.
Attending
remotely:
Chairman Jay
Zembower (District 2)
Vice Chairman Lee Constantine (District 3)
Commissioner
Robert Dallari (District 1)
Commissioner
Amy Lockhart (District 4)
Commissioner Brenda
Carey (District 5)
County Manager Nicole Guillet
County Attorney Bryant Applegate
Clerk of Court and Comptroller Grant Maloy
Deputy
Clerk Chariti Colon
Deputy
Clerk Terri Porter
OPENING CEREMONIES
Pastor Jim
Lynch, East Coast Believers Church, Oviedo, gave the Invocation. Chairman Zembower led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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Motion
by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Chairman Zembower, to adopt a Proclamation
proclaiming May 25, 2020, as Memorial Day in Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
AWARDS
AND PRESENTATIONS
Agenda Item #1 – 2020-2034
Alan
Harris, Office of Emergency Management, addressed the Board to report on the emergency
management response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and stated they are also
monitoring the tropical conditions in the Bahamas.
Agenda
Item #2 – 2020-2002
Dan O’Keefe, MSL CPAs and Advisors, displayed
a PowerPoint presentation entitled Seminole County, Florida, 2019 Annual Audit
Presentation (received and filed) and addressed the Board to present the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2019.
Chairman Carey stated when staff brings forward the midyear, she
would like them to make sure it is reconciled back to the $65,430,000
referenced in the CAFR, because it is going to be critical to know exactly
where everything is at.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded
by Commissioner Carey, to approve Items #3 through 25.
Commissioner
Carey confirmed with Nicole Guillet, County Manager, that Add-On Item #34,
COVID-19 rental, mortgage, and utility assistance program, was also a part of
the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Dallari
amended the motion to include Item
#34. Commissioner Carey agreed to the amendment.
Upon request
of Commissioner Constantine, Ms. Guillet briefly discussed Item #34, how the
program funds may be used, and also how it ties in with Item #3, Amendments to
the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan. Commissioner Carey inquired when the rollout
will be of how the funds will be utilized, and Ms. Guillet responded they are
hoping to be able to roll out the COVID-related CDBG funding June 1st. The Economic Development staff is working
with the Community Assistance staff to put together the parameters of the
program, which will be shared with the Board before it is implemented.
With regard
to public participation, no one spoke in support or opposition to the Consent
Agenda, and public input was closed.
Business Office
3. Approve substantial amendments to the
2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan; authorize the
Chairman to execute all corresponding documents and signature pages, the
Standard Forms SF-424 and SF-424D, all certification pages, Subrecipient
Agreements, and subsequent Grant Agreements with HUD; and authorize Community
Services Department staff to submit amendments to HUD for approval. (2020-2030)
Development
Services
Building
4. Approve the certified costs incurred by
the County to abate the unoccupied structure located at 125 Leon Street,
Altamonte Springs, and authorize the Chairman to execute a Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law, and Order Imposing Lien for Cost of Public Nuisance
Abatement in order to issue a lien against the property for the certified costs
incurred in the amount of $5,556.25; Tamara Edwards, Personal Representative
for the Estate of Gwendolyn L. Ingram. (2020-1967)
Planning and
Development
5. Authorize release of Maintenance Bond
#B1237948 for streets, curbs, and storm drains, in the amount of $34,960.50,
for the Vera Sanford Apartments; Davis Development, Inc., Applicant. (2020-2023)
Fire Department
Business Office
6. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to
execute appropriate Resolution #2020-R-57 amending Section 20.38 of the
Seminole County Administrative Code revising two (2) of the EMS transport
rates, revising the mileage rate, and adding Section F. (2020-1913)
Public Works
Engineering
7. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute a Purchase Agreement, Fee Simple, in the amount of $1,200 between
property owners Keith H. Mewes and Diane M. Mewes and Seminole County for property interests necessary
for the construction and maintenance of a sidewalk along a portion of Virginia
Avenue and Orange Street. (2020-2006)
8. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute a Purchase Agreement, Easement, in the amount of $1,700 between
property owner Bryan M. Small and Seminole County for property interests
necessary for the construction and maintenance of a sidewalk along a portion of
Virginia Avenue and Highland Street. (2020-2007)
9. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute a Purchase Agreement, Fee Simple, related to Parcel #179 for 3.64±
acres of land between Meri-Leigh Kniskern and
Seminole County for early acquisition of property needed for the Orange
Boulevard Improvement Project (Tax ID #16-19-30-5AB-0500-0020) for $454,130, as
full settlement of all claim for compensation for which Seminole County might
be obligated to pay relating to the parcel.
(2020-2014)
10. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute a Purchase Agreement, Fee Simple, related to Parcel #156 for 1.87±
acres of land between KBC Development, Inc., and Seminole County for early
acquisition of property needed for the Orange Boulevard Improvement Project
(Tax IDs #20-19-30-501-0000-00E0, #20-19-30-501-0000-00E1, and
#20-19-30-501-0000-00G0) for $497,000, as full settlement of all claim for
compensation from which Seminole County might be obligated to pay relating to
the parcel. (2020-2013)
11. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute a Mutual Partial Release of Joint Use Agreement with Hallmark Equity
Partners, LLC, related to Lot 1, River Oaks Reserve Commercial Replat,
according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 66, Page 47 of the
Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, less and except Lot 1, River Oaks
Reserve Commercial Replat 2, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 66, page 76 of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida (CR 419,
Oviedo, Florida 32765, Tax ID #13-21-31-504-0000-0010). (2020-2026)
12. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute a Purchase Agreement, Fee Simple, in the amount of $1,400, between
property owner Kent W. Griffin and Juanita D. Griffin and Seminole County for
property interests necessary for the construction and maintenance of a sidewalk
along a portion of Pressview Avenue and Citrus
Street. (2020-2027)
13. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute a Purchase Agreement, Fee Simple, related to Parcel #16 for 5.06± acres
of land between Cleopatra Goble and Seminole County for acquisition of property
needed for the Retreat Road Drainage Improvement Project (Tax ID
#05-20-23-302-0030-0000) for $260,000, including $13,000 for attorney’s fees
and costs, for a total of $273,000, as full settlement of all claim or
compensation from which Seminole County might be obligated to pay relating to
the parcel. (2020-2033)
Resource
Management
Budget
14. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute Modification #4 to Agreement #17SB-0D-06-69-01-125 with the
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, providing $283,343 in grant funding
for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG); and execute appropriate Resolution
#2020-R-58 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #20-054 in the amount of
$283,343 through the Community Services Block Grant Fund to establish budget
for this additional funding. (2020-2019)
15. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute Modification #2 to a SubGrant Agreement with
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP) for Mullet Lake Drainage Project to extend the term of the agreement to
November 30, 2020. (2020-2018)
16. Approve submittal of a Grant Application
to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Assistance to Firefighter COVID-19 supplemental grant requesting up to
$1 million to purchase PPE and supplies to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
the COVID-19 public health emergency. (2020-2024)
17. Waive the Procurement Process and
authorize a Proprietary Source Procurement SS-603834-20/BJC for Software and
Hardware Application, Integration, and Implementation from TimeClock
Plus, LLC, San Angelo, Texas; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts
Division to issue the Purchase Orders on an as-needed basis. (2020-2012)
18. Award RFP-603747-20/BJC, Term Contract
for Processing of Clean Wood and Vegetative Waste Services, with A Sun State
Trees, Inc., Longwood (Primary Contractor) and Grow, Inc., Naples (Secondary
Contractor); and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the
Agreements. (2020-2011)
19. Approve Work Order #19 (Yankee Lake Water
Reclamation Facility Repair and Rehabilitation) with CDM Smith, Inc., Maitland,
under PS-1822-18, Continuing Engineering Services for Utilities Improvements,
in the amount of $264,840.01; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts
Division to execute the Work Order. (2020-2015)
20. Approve Work Order #18 (Country Club
Heights Sewer and Water Main Replacement) with Reiss Engineering, Inc., Winter
Springs, under PS-1822-18/TAD, Continuing Engineering Services for Utilities
Improvements, in the amount of $276,830.98; and authorize the Purchasing and
Contracts Division to execute the Work Order.
(2020-2016)
21. Award RFP-603757-20, Term Contract for Interactive
Voice Recognition (IVR) Solution, to Selectron
Technologies, Inc., Portland, OR; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts
Division to execute the Agreement. (2020-1999)
22. Approve Amendment #2 to Work Order #29
(Remedial Action Plan Oversight Implementation) with E Sciences, Inc., Orlando,
under PS-9738-14/JVP, General Environmental Consultant Services Agreement, in
the amount of $46,161.98; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division
to execute the Work Order Amendment. (2020-1991)
23. Approve Work Order #7 (Spring Hammock
Design and Contract Documents) under PS-2468-19/TAD, Master Services Agreement
for Landscape Architect Services, with GAI Consultants, Inc., Orlando, in the
amount of $125,243.11; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to
execute the Work Order. (2020-2008)
24. Approve the ranking list, authorize staff
to negotiate rates, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to
execute two (2) Master Service Agreements (MSAs) for PS-2872-20, Structural
Engineering Services (Estimated Annual Usage $450,000). (2020-2009)
25. Award RFP-603642-19, Disaster Recovery
Consultant Services Agreement (FEMA), to the top four (4) ranked firms: Aptim Environmental
& Infrastructure, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA; Carlisle Thompson, LLC, Georgetown,
TX; Soundside Consulting, LLC, Lake Mary; and Witt
O’Brien’s, LLC, Washington, DC; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts
Division to execute the Agreements. (2020-2010)
Community Services
Community
Assistance
34. Approve implementation of the COVID-19 rental, mortgage, and
utility assistance program within the Division of Community Assistance
utilizing unencumbered State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) funds from
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 as identified in the Disaster Assistance strategy of the
Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) in the amount of $300,000; and approve and
authorize the Director of Community Services to enter into agreements with
individuals in an amount not to exceed $1,500 per agreement and not to exceed
an aggregate amount of $300,000. (2020-2042)
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Constitutional Officer’s Consent
Agenda
Clerk of Court & Comptroller’s
Office Agenda Item #26
Motion
by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve Expenditure Approval List dated April
14, 2020 and Payroll Approval List dated April 16, 2020. (2020-2032)
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Clerk and Comptroller’s “Received and
Filed” is for information only
1. Executive Order #2020-012 regarding COVID-19 Guidelines for Use of Communications Media Technology (CMT); Executive Orders #2020-013, #2020-014 and #2020-015 extending the declared local state of emergency.
2.
FPSC Orders #PSC-2020-0100-FOF-WS
issued April 13, 2020; PSC-2020-0113-TRF-GU issued April 20, 2020; and
PSC-2020-0125-CO-EI issued April 27, 2020.
3.
Escheatment Tax Deed for Parcel
#25-19-30-5AG-0713-0020.
4.
Maintenance Bond #SUR0048145 (Water
and Sewer Facilities) for the project known as Hideaway Cove Phase 2 in the
amount of $15,177.98.
5.
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit
(Performance) for the project known as City Furniture Showroom in the amount of
$290,379.94.
6.
Maintenance Bond #SU1156088 (Private
Road) for the project known as Meadows at Hawk’s Crest Phase 2, in the amount
of $91,729.51.
7.
Performance Bond #FL616098
(Drainage, Off-site Improvements and Site Work) for the project known as Pearl
Car Wash in the amount of $15,251.50.
8.
Developer’s Commitment Agreement
#19-20500037, Reserve at Hillview, Nicholson Investments LLC.
9.
Developer’s Commitment Agreement
#19-20500046, Enclave at Alafaya, Falkenburg
Investment Partners LTD.
10.
Bill of Sale accepting water and
sewer systems for the project known as Hideaway Cove Phase 2, M/I Homes of
Orlando LLC.
11.
Bill of Sale accepting water and
sewer systems for the project known as The Estuary at St. John’s, M/I Homes of
Orlando LLC.
12.
Sidewalk and Drainage Easement, and
Drainage Easement, by BPG Sanford 1 LLC; Marine Fasteners.
13.
Development Order #20-27500010,
Alcoholic Beverage License for Cracker Barrel #190, 200 Hickman Drive.
14.
Memorandum of Understanding between
Seminole County and the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County in connection
of COVID-19.
15.
Work Order #70 to PS-0009-15 with
Atkins North America, Inc.
16.
Amendment #2 to Work Order #2 to
PS-0121-15 with Singhofen & Associates, Inc.
17.
Work Orders #34, #35, and #36 to
RFP-0336-15 with Miller Electric Company.
18.
Work Order #15 to RFP-0532-15 with
Connect Consulting, Inc.
19.
Work Order #11 to RFP-0672-15 with
The Colinas Group, Inc.
20.
Amendment #2 to Work Order #5 to
PS-1709-18 with CDM Smith, Inc.
21.
Work Order #9 to PS-1709-18 with
Wood Environmental & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
22.
Work Order #33 to PS-1832-18 with
CDM Smith, Inc.
23.
First Amendment to PS-1832-18 with
England-Thims & Miller, Inc.
24.
Amendment #1 to Work Order #1 to
RFP-1932-18 with GAI Consultants, Inc.
25.
Work Order #4 to RFP-1932-18 with
GAI Consultants, Inc.
26.
Work Orders #7 and #8 to CC-2466-19
with Morrissette Electric, Inc.
27.
Amendment #3 to M-2548-19 with
Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc.
28.
Change Order #2 to CC-2563-19 with
U.S. Veteran Contractor LLC.
29.
Amendment #3 to Work Order #53 to
PS-8186-13 with Hazen and Sawyer.
30.
Work Order #18 to CC-9184-13 with
Affordable Development.
31.
Work Order #5 to PS-9983-14 with Consor Engineers, LLC.
32.
Second Amendment to IFB-602768-17
with Home Depot USA, Inc. d/b/a The Home Depot Pro.
33.
Second Amendment to RFP-602909-17
with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC.
34.
RFP-603756-20 Consulting Services
Agreement with E.W. Siver and Associates, Inc. d/b/a Siver Insurance Consultants.
Agenda
Item #27 – 2020-1919
Fee
Schedule Update
Bertine Lunde, Building Division
Manager, addressed the Board and presented the request as outlined in the
agenda memorandum.
Commissioner Lockhart inquired what
they anticipate the breakdown of use being for those who might want to utilize
a private company. Ms. Lunde responded
they took a sampling of permits in order to do the calculations and broke it
down on size. Taking the average cost of
the inspections, plan reviews, and administrative costs of all those permits is
where they derived the average discount that they recommended. An applicant fills out a packet and indicates
they want to do a private provider. They
also indicate if they want to do an inspection only or plans review and
inspection. And at that time, based on
the square footage of their project and whether they're going with inspections
only or plan review and inspection, then the discount would be provided to
them. Commissioner Lockhart asked what
percentage of the customer base is anticipated to use private providers. Ms. Lunde responded there is currently only a
handful of projects. It would be a very
small percentage that would do it, but that might change. Commissioner Carey commented that once things
get back to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be more people
wanting to use private providers because it may be quicker for them, and
turning permits and inspections around as quickly as possible is beneficial.
With regard to public participation,
no one spoke in support or opposition and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2020-R-59
amending the Seminole County Administrative Code Section 20.10 to update the
schedule of fees collected by the Development Services Department.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY
INVESTMENT ADVISOR’S REPORT
Scott
McIntyre, Managing Director of Hilltop Securities, addressed the Board to
present the Investment Advisor’s Report (received and filed).
Motion
by
Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt
the recommendations of the County’s Financial Advisor based on the presentation
and report submitted today and to direct the Clerk to implement said
Board-adopted recommendations.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY
ATTORNEY BRIEFING
Bryant Applegate,
County Attorney, stated he will be updating the Board individually on the
opioid litigation.
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Mr. Applegate advised a lawsuit has been
filed in reference to Executive Order 2020-017 regarding COVID-19 Requiring
Social Distancing and Adhering to Opening Up America Guidelines. Lynn Porter-Carlton, Deputy County Attorney,
and Desmond Morrell, Assistant County Attorney, will handle the lawsuit
in-house. Mr. Applegate stated he does
not comment on litigation out of respect for the rules and advised the Board
will be briefed individually on the lawsuit as it progresses.
PROOFS OF PUBLICATION
Motion
by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to authorize the
filing of the proofs of publication for this meeting’s scheduled public
hearings into the Official Record.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted
AYE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item
#28 – 2020-1946
Aloma Mini Storage PD Major Amendment & Rezone/Charles Bailes
Joy Giles, Planning and Development
Division, addressed the Board and presented the request as outlined in the
agenda memorandum.
Commissioner Dallari confirmed with Ms. Giles this change
does not address Phase 3 and it will remain the same since it is existing. The Commissioner stated the traffic trip
generation on the plans submitted by the engineers show the car wash with 220
daily trips and the warehouse with 152 trips.
He inquired if that is the current trip generation for the
warehouse. Ms. Giles responded the trip
generation for how the warehouse is currently configured is 198 trips. However, a portion of the warehouses are
going to be removed to make room for the car wash, so that trip generation is
reduced to the 152 number. Commissioner
Dallari requested clarification there are adequate trips on Aloma
to handle this. Ms. Giles responded Traffic
Engineering reviewed the request and determined there are no issues with
traffic.
It was
determined the Applicant was present via CMT but did not address the Board.
With regard
to public participation, no one spoke in support or opposition and public input
was closed.
Motion
by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to adopt Ordinance
#2020-11 enacting a Rezone from PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned
Development) and approve the associated Development Order (Addendum #2) and
Master Plan for 8.89 acres, located on the south side of Aloma
Avenue, 500 feet east of Tuskawilla Road; Charles Bailes, Applicant.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted
AYE.
Agenda Item
#29 – 2020-0007
Cameron Corner Small Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment & Rezone/Michelle Nunez
Ms. Giles addressed the Board and
presented the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum.
Randy Morris, RM Strategies, Inc., representing the
Applicant Galileo School Foundation, addressed the Board and advised he did
speak to the City of Sanford as this is a future annexation in this particular
district area, and the utilities for this property will ultimately be supplied
by the City of Sanford. The City liked
this proposal because it brings it into uniformity for what they consider a
future commercial corridor.
Commissioner Lockhart advised she and Mr. Morris had a
conversation last week regarding this item and that will be included in her ex parte communication.
Commissioner Carey advised she also spoke to Mr. Morris about this back
in January, and it will be in her ex parte
communication.
With regard to public participation, no one spoke in support
or opposition and public input was closed.
Motion
by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt Ordinance
#2020-12 enacting a Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Industrial
and Commercial to Industrial; and adopt the associated Ordinance #2020-13
enacting a Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) and C-1 (Retail Commercial) to C-3
(General Commercial and Wholesale) for a future development on approximately
1.94 acres, located on the northwest corner of Cameron Avenue and SR 46;
Michelle Nunez, Applicant.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Agenda Item
#30 – 2018-0791
Short-Term
Vacation Rentals Land Development Code Amendment
Rebecca Hammock, Development
Services Director, addressed the Board and presented the request as outlined in
the agenda memorandum. Ms. Hammock
advised the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance at
their May 6, 2020, meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
ordinance as written. The ordinance does
require both an ABC and a Class K fire extinguisher be present within the
vacation rental, and the P&Z Commission discussed whether both of those
were needed. Ms. Hammock stated she
communicated with the Fire Marshal who opined the ABC fire extinguisher would
probably be sufficient. However, the
P&Z Commission felt it was important to have both types of extinguishers
within the vacation rental and voted to recommend approval of the ordinance as
written. In addition, the Fire Marshal
mentioned they may want to include an acknowledgment as part of the
registration that smoke alarms and CO2 alarms are present within the vacation
rental and being maintained.
With regard
to public participation, Frankie Elliott, Orlando Regional Realtors Association,
1330 Lee Road, stated
they did go over the ordinance with staff and P&Z and are grateful for the
changes that have been made. She thinks
it addresses all the issues that were brought up at the previous meeting. However, there does appear to be one
remaining issue which pertains to the idea of the property owners being charged
both a business license fee and a property rental fee, and she is not sure that
is something that can be resolved immediately.
In her conversations with the County Attorney's Office, it appears as if
the state regulations on the business license fees is fairy rigid and does not
provide for any type of exception in terms of the categories of who are required
to pay that fee, so that would only leave the option of possibly reducing the
registration fee. At this time, the
registration fee is charged per rental as opposed to being charged per business
or broker. Ms. Elliott requested the
Board allow them to continue talking with the County Attorney's Office to find
out what possibly could be done regarding this one issue.
No one else spoke
in support or opposition and public input was closed. Public speaker registration received and
filed.
Motion
by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt
Ordinance #2020-14 amending the Land Development Code to provide regulations
for short-term vacation rentals, as defined in F.S. 509.242, within
unincorporated Seminole County.
Commissioner Carey stated she would not be supporting the
motion. She believes they are onerous
and unnecessary for a very small percentage of citizens who operate short-term
rentals. Commissioner Lockhart stated
she believes there is duplication in what is being proposed, and therefore she
will not be supporting the motion.
Districts 1, 2, 3 voted AYE.
Districts 4 and 5 voted NAY.
Motion
passes 3 to 2.
Agenda Item
#31 – 2018-0841
Oxford
Apartments Educational System Impact Fees Vesting Extension
Ms. Hammock presented the request as
outlined in the agenda memorandum and stated the Applicant is requesting a
continuance of the School Impact Fee Vesting Certificate extension and the
Second Amendment to the Developer's Agreement to allow additional time for
discussion between the Applicant and the County to address the impact and
implementation details of these two documents.
Staff concurs with the request for continuances. However, the Applicant would like to move
forward at this time with the Amendment to the Developer's Agreement to allow
the BCC to acquire the Lowe's/Hart property through eminent domain.
It is requested the Board approve the Amendment to the
Developer's Agreement to allow the County to acquire the Lowe's/Hart property
through eminent domain; continue the Amended and Restated Educational System
Impact Fee Vesting Certificate for the Oxford Apartments; and continue the
Second Amendment to the Developer's Agreement regarding the Fern Park Boulevard
Extension and Oxford Road Widening.
Chairman Zembower recessed
the meeting at 2:43 p.m., to address CMT technical issues, reconvening at 3:01
p.m.
With regard
to public participation, Joseph Ranaldi, Seminole
County Public Schools Executive Director of Operations, stated last week he
submitted to the Planning Division a review of where the schools stood in
regards to the impact fees and the potential of vesting to the 2007 rates. Phase I has 245 units generating
approximately 77 students. With what is
being proposed for Phase I, it would be a reduction to the school board of a
little over $1.1 million in education impact fees. The school board has already taken action on Phase I and have actually used all of the
available capacity in their concurrency service area and have rezoned to Altamonte
Elementary from English Estates Elementary.
In regard to Phase II, there are 330 units generating 102 students. And based on the request for them to be
vested at the 2007 rate, that would be a reduction of a little over $1.5
million. Phase III, at the way it has
been submitted to date, is 200 additional units that would generate 62. From reading the vesting agreement, they are
proposing 1,127, which would be a 45% increase over the 775 that they have
submitted to date. There would be
another 350 students that would be generated by that increase as well. There will be a need of between 12 and 17
additional classrooms that would have to be constructed for this development. Additional classrooms result in additional
teachers, and there will be a need of additional buses in order to get the
students to the schools that they have to either rezone or send them to. They are looking at a range of a reduction in
education impact fees of between $3.6 million to $5.4 million, which would be
significant to the school system when they consider they need to accommodate
with new construction and new teachers at 2022/2023 rates and not 2007
rates.
Chairman Zembower requested clarification of whether Mr. Ranaldi was speaking in support or opposition of the requested
continuance. Mr. Ranaldi
responded to continue would be fine, but they really see no grounds at this
time to really move the vesting forward because they are so far out when it
comes to the actual rates that they are asking to be assessed. He would support the continuance if they
could be involved in the discussions with the developer and the County, because
they would like to have a seat at the table.
Kami Corbett, Law firm of Hill Ward Henderson, representing
Seminole County School Board, clarified the school board is objecting to the
continuance. They think it is time to
put this matter to rest and reject the request for the additional extension of
the vesting certificate. It is now 28 months
beyond the date of the adoption of the new fee; and to consider vesting a
portion of the development, let alone the entire development, until 2022 sets a
bad precedent and is in direct conflict with the Land Development Code. If the vesting period is extended and these
units are constructed, the school board will be expected to provide necessary
capacity to accommodate the children generated from this development and will
be forced to do so based on an impact fee rate established more than 15 years
earlier. They understand there is a
desire to be fair to the developer, but they ask that is done without being
unfair to the school board. If the Board
does opt to continue, the school board should also have a seat at the table in
these conversations. They would like the
Board to continue to work with staff to bring back an alternative funding
source to incentivize the redevelopment of this property.
No one else
spoke in support or opposition and public input was closed. Public speaker registration received and
filed.
Commissioner
Carey commented the Board took action back in January
which extended it to March 24th and then there was the executive order which
tolled all agreements. She inquired if
this was continued by that action. Mr.
Applegate responded it was; but in an abundance of caution, they thought it would
be prudent for the Board to consider it so there is no argument down the road
about the tolling order.
Commissioner
Carey noted part of the delay in Phase I was the fact that they could not
accommodate the utilities. She inquired
what the status was on that. Ms. Guillet
responded they have a strategy moving forward.
They included 22 months in the proposed vesting for Phase I. It is important to note the Applicant was
prepared to pull building permits under the initial vesting agreement for Phase
I but for the lack of adequate sewer capacity, which is in part the County's
responsibility. The old impact fees
would have applied to Phase I if there had not been an issue with the sewer
lines.
Commissioner
Lockhart stated she does not disagree the developer isn't entitled to what they
are due, but she is perplexed as to why that should be coming from the school
district because they weren't involved in the water and sewer
determination. This is already being
felt from an operational standpoint by the school district separate and apart
from any impact fees that they may be missing out on. This is going to draw out the ability for any
other students to attend English Estates Elementary School because that
capacity has been accounted for and shifted to an entirely different elementary
school during this time. From her
perspective, a more rational nexus is they should be actively and aggressively
looking at how the County can give water and sewer impact fee credits to make
up for those funds, which would be something for staff to try to figure out
with the developer. The Commissioner
commented she gave her opinion on this the last time they discussed it.
Chairman
Zembower advised he spoke with Terry McCue, Environmental Services Director, on
the issue with the water and sewer lines.
He was given a timeline that the construction of the water and sewer
improvements would possibly completed by the end of 2021.
Commissioner
Carey stated they have not been having an open discussion with the school
board, and she knows they have made some operational changes. She thinks it is important for the school
board to be kept up to date on the construction timeline. The Commissioner does not have an issue with
the request for the continuance for both the vesting or Second Amendment. However, in order for the school board to
adequately plan for their upcoming school years, they need to be in the loop on
critical dates.
Motion
by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve the First Amendment to the Fern
Park Boulevard Extension and Oxford Road Widening Developer’s Agreement for
property located generally near the southeast corner of the intersection of
U.S. Hwy 17-92 and SR 436; and to continue
to June 9, 2020 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, the request to
approve an additional 22-month extension of the Restated Educational System
Impact Fee Vesting Certificate for the Oxford Apartments Phase I to January 25,
2022; and approve the Second Amendment to the Fern Park Boulevard Extension and
Oxford Road Widening Developer’s Agreement.
Commissioner Dallari stated he hopes staff realizes the
Board, even though it is not part of the motion, wants the school board to have
full transparency by having a seat at the table. Chairman Zembower confirmed with Ms. Guillet
there was a clear understanding to keep the school board engaged. Ms. Guillet responded they would keep the school
board in the loop with respect to timing.
However, she would defer to Mr. Applegate whether they necessarily would
have a seat at the table in the negotiations with the developer. Commissioner Carey stated this is the
County's impact fee and she feels it would be unfair for any developer to have
to negotiate with both the County and the school board. The fees are set. They know what the vesting opportunities
are. They know what the action is that
has been taken. They know why the delays
were there. By her previous comment, she
meant the school board needs to be briefed on the timing as they go through
each step of the process. Commissioner
Lockhart agreed the school board does not have standing with respect to sitting
around a table and negotiating with the developer. However, they would not be involved if the
County wasn't entertaining the idea of extending the impact fee credits
further. They keep having conversations
about trying to remedy a situation for a developer that was created in part by
staff and not the school board, but the schools are going to be the ones that
are sacrificing revenue. She is
perplexed why they would not instead be offering up something that would impact
the entity that actually has helped to create the delay.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted
AYE.
Agenda Item
#32 – 2020-1986
Noise
Ordinance Chapter 165 and Land Development Code Amendment
David Shields, Senior Assistant
County Attorney, addressed the Board and presented the request as outlined in
the agenda memorandum. Mr. Shields
stated as a result of input received on May 11th, there is one last recommended
change to the Chapter 165 revision. On
page 16, lines 340 and 345, there is the word "motorboat" in a couple
of places. The recommendation is to
change that to Watercraft, with a capital, because the term
"watercraft" is defined in the definition section of Chapter 165 and
the term "motorboat" is not.
Lisa Schott, Quietly Making Noise, presented and reviewed a
PowerPoint entitled Seminole County Noise Ordinance – Overview (received and
filed). Upon request of Chairman
Zembower, Ms. Schott compared C level to A level and provided some examples of
what someone may hear in the way of C-level-type noises.
Commissioner Dallari inquired how residential generators
during a state of emergency will be addressed.
Mr. Applegate responded if someone complained about the sound in those
situations, it would have to comply with the ordinance. Mr. Shields added there are a list of
exceptions and that can be added. Ms.
Guillet noted that can also be addressed in either a local state of emergency
or an executive order. Mr. Shields
recommended having it addressed in an executive order.
Commissioner Lockhart inquired how enforcement will
determine that a car or home with loud music has reached the C level. Mr. Shields responded Florida statutes govern
car noise, and this ordinance is aimed more for residential areas. Commissioner Lockhart requested clarification
if they will be using the same method as they currently do for the
vehicles. Mr. Shields explained a
reasonableness standard, which is a term that is heavily litigated, is what is
currently in effect, and the deputy will issue a citation or take other action
based upon his or her judgment. By
having specific limits and the sound meter, there will now be concrete
standards which can be measured and presented in court if needed. Commissioner Lockhart inquired if there will
be equipment distributed to deputies and how will this be enforced once it's
put into effect if passed. Mr. Shields
advised Mary Ann Klein, General Counsel for the Sheriff's Office, is available
to answer in more detail, but the Sheriff already does have sound level meters. Commissioner Lockhart clarified she wants to
make sure that this ordinance will give Enforcement the resources they feel
they need. Mr. Shields explained this
revision will introduce a new level of precision in the process, which is what
is currently lacking. It is like going
from a sign that says "please, drive slowly" to a posted speed limit
sign. Mr. Applegate added the Sheriff's
Office signed off on this ordinance.
They worked on it together, and the Sheriff's Office was satisfied they
had the enforcement capabilities.
Commissioner Carey stated she does have some concern of the
new language such as generators. If you
have a permanently installed generator, it exercises once a week. The Commissioner requested clarification if
airboats will fall under watercrafts.
Mr. Shields explained the watercraft part of this ordinance only deals
with someone who is doing mechanical work on a boat. When they are out on the water, Chapter 190
of the Seminole County Code, Parks and Recreation, will govern. The Commissioner is also concerned with
changing the time restriction from 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Applegate suggested that they could add a
section about generators in use either during emergencies or when they are
being tested or when there is a power outage at the home or business. A discussion ensued regarding generators.
Ms. Klein confirmed the Sheriff did work with county staff
on the ordinance and is in support of the revisions to the extent they now have
objective criteria.
With regard
to public participation, Jonas Pearson, 1380 Heavenly Cove, spoke in support of
the noise ordinance and suggested increased penalties for repeat
offenders.
No one else
spoke in support or opposition and public input was closed. Public speaker registration received and
filed.
Upon request
of Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Shields addressed the comments of Mr. Pearson
regarding repeat offenders. Mr. Shields
explained on pages 22 and 23 with respect to civil citations, increased
penalties for repeat offenders is currently in effect. The sliding scale of penalties is in Chapter
53 of the Seminole County Code.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded
by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt Ordinance #2020-15 amending Chapter 165 (Noise) of the
Seminole County Code; and adopt associated Ordinance #2020-16 amending Part 68
(Performance Standards) of Chapter 30 (Zoning Regulations) of the Land
Development Code in order to provide updates to conform with concurrent
revisions to Chapter 165 of the Seminole County Code related to noise.
Commissioner
Constantine requested the amendment regarding the term "Watercraft"
requested by Mr. Shields also be included in the motion. Commissioner Dallari amended the motion to include the requested change of the term
“motorboat” to “Watercraft.”
Commissioner Constantine agreed
to the amendment.
Commissioner
Carey inquired if anyone else was concerned with reducing the hours from 11:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in a residential area.
She does not think that is reasonable.
Commissioner Dallari responded he does not have any issues with going to
11:00 p.m. Commissioner Lockhart stated since
it is already at 11:00 p.m., she is comfortable with leaving it at 11:00
p.m. She also thinks the generator
situation needs to be addressed.
Commissioner
Dallari amended the motion to have
the residential hours go until 11:00 p.m.
Commissioner Constantine commented there cannot be two amendments on one
motion and suggested Commissioner Dallari withdraw the motion and remake the
motion with both amendments included.
Commissioner
Dallari withdrew the motion.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded
by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt Ordinance #2020-15 amending Chapter 165
(Noise) of the Seminole County Code; and adopt associated Ordinance #2020-16
amending Part 68 (Performance Standards) of Chapter 30 (Zoning Regulations) of
the Land Development Code in order to provide updates to conform with
concurrent revisions to Chapter 165 of the Seminole County Code related to
noise; allow restrictions on residential hours go to 11:00 p.m. instead of
10:00 p.m.; allow for emergency generators to be exercised during daytime
periods; and change the term "motorboat" to "Watercraft."
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted
AYE.
Agenda Item
#33 – 2020-2029
BOA Appeal/2225
Hunterfield Road/Kelly Costantino, Appellant/Mary
Doty Solik, Applicant
Kathy Hammel, Planning and
Development Division, addressed the Board and presented the request as outlined
in the agenda memorandum.
Mary Doty Solik, Applicant and
Counsel for Verizon Wireless, introduced Courtney Barnard, Verizon Wireless State
and Local Government Affairs Division; Scott Henze,
Verizon Wireless Senior Project Manager; Pete Nason,
Verizon Wireless RF Design Engineer; Marissa DeJesus, Verizon Wireless
Construction Engineering; and Jacqueline Gwynn, Verizon. Ms. Solik presented
and reviewed a PowerPoint entitled Verizon Wireless (received and filed). She explained Verizon Wireless has been
providing wireless service to the residential neighborhoods surrounding the Hunterfield Road water tower for almost 24 years, and there
are currently nine antennae mounted in plain view on the water tower. The City of Casselberry would like to
dismantle the water tower, but they have a contract with Verizon that runs
until 2026 which prevents them from doing so.
Staff and the Board of Adjustment have evaluated the special exception
and variance applications twice and have determined that Verizon meets all of
the criteria required for approval. Ms. Solik also discussed a monopole tower, wind load standards,
and the fall zone.
Commissioner Dallari requested clarification in regard to
the plans that state Casselberry Water Tank Rebuild. Ms. Solik,
explained that is the nomenclature used in-house with Verizon. They do not intend to build a water
tank. It is an existing site and the
monopole construction is a rebuild of that construction site. Commissioner Dallari inquired about a
generator that is right up against the property line, and Ms. Solik responded it is an existing generator.
Randy Newlon, City of Casselberry
City Manager, Co-Applicant provided a history of the water tower, other
structures on the property, and contract with Verizon. He explained if Verizon is permitted to
relocate their equipment onto a dedicated monopole, the City can quickly move
forward to dismantle the water tower and demolish the buildings that are not
needed any longer. This process has been
going on for a few years and they have responded to many complaints about the
water tower being an eyesore. The City
would favor the special exception.
Commissioner Carey confirmed with Mr. Newlon
if the Board decided to not approve the variance, the City would leave the
water tower there until 2026 to meet the lease obligation. The Commissioner requested confirmation that
this started out as an outcry from the public about the water tower. Mr. Newlon
responded it did. The water tower is an
obsolete asset and it would cost more to restore it than it would to remove it. Chairman Zembower inquired if there had been
a structural integrity analysis of the water tower, and Mr. Newlon
responded there had not. The Chairman
asked if City Engineering or Utilities believe this water tower would be
structurally jeopardized due to its age, and Mr. Newlon
responded his staff has advised there is not a concern. The Chairman noted the lease has additional
terms for extension of two, five-year terms after 2026. Mr. Newlon
explained the last five-year extension will be from 2021 to 2026.
Kelly Costantino, Appellant, 1301 Stratford Road, presented
and reviewed a PowerPoint entitled Hunterfield Road
Appeal BS 2019-09 and BS 2019-97, May 12, 2020 (received and filed). Ms. Costantino discussed community
notification and meetings in 2016, the monopole, Seminole County Land
Development Code provisions pertaining to special exceptions, the height of the
proposed structure, the site, the proximity to homes, the fall zone, and the
site not being on a natural tree line or forest edge. If the Board approves the special exception,
she requests the following conditions of approval: reposition of the tower to a safer and more
centrally placed location on the site or a reduction in height if the tower
remains at the proposed location; an appropriate camouflage structure with
concealed antenna, whether it is a monopole or other structure, or an
agreed-upon shrouding of the exposed antenna to the extent exposed antennae are
part of the approved design; reduction of the height of tower if it's too tall
for realistic camouflage treatment or concealed antennae; restriction to one
carrier, if to not one carrier, then to not more than three with all future
carrier antennae subject to the same concealment or shrouding if no other
camouflage option is required; a requirement for appropriate landscaping and
concealment of ground equipment along with appropriate landscaping and
fencing. If those conditions are not
imposed, she is requesting a denial of the special exception.
With regard to public participation in support of the
special exception, Julie Lebelle, 1908 Poinsetta Lane, HOA president for Bel Aire North, spoke and
discussed the number of antennae on the tower, location on the property, and the
aesthetics of the replacement tower. She
noted the granting language will need to be specific to address those issues
and hold Verizon accountable. They did a
digital survey in their neighborhood, and the camouflage tree design is
enthusiastically supported as opposed to a clock tower or flagpole design. Ms. Lebelle
commented she is a real estate broker and disagrees with the opinion provided that
the tower is detrimental to property values.
With regard to public participation in opposition to the
special exception, Shawn Cable, 2165 Hunterfield
Road, English Estates - English Woods HOA President, presented and reviewed a
PowerPoint entitled English Estates (received and filed). Mr. Cable advised there are over 200
signatures in opposition and nearly all the residents in the variance zone
oppose the tower. In discussing their
concerns and reasons of opposition, he mentioned property values, safety, and aesthetics
of the community; separation distance; and the 20-foot drop zone.
John Murphy, 2060 Hunterfield
Road, also spoke in opposition and mentioned the removal of the water tower
will require the removal of five to six mature trees to allow a crane to work
on the site, Duke Energy's easement, impacts on aquifer, and the fact that no
environmental studies have been done.
No one else in the audience spoke, and public input was
closed. Public speaker registration
received and filed.
Ms. Solik addressed Ms.
Costantino's comments regarding the 2016 community notification and meetings,
the 2017 approval meeting, and tower disasters.
She reviewed Verizon’s proposed camouflage options. She explained the proposed tower is capable
of supporting multiple carriers, which is a requirement of the Seminole County
Code, and co-location of existing antennas is protected under state and federal
law, so Verizon would object to any limitation on additional antennae on the
tower. She addressed property values
based on proximity to cell towers, slag, relocation of the tower on the
property, tree removal, and landscape buffer.
They request the Board uphold the site plan that was approved by the BOA
based on the variances that were specifically described in that application.
There was an extensive question and answer session between
the Board, staff, and the applicant.
Commissioner Lockhart inquired of the County Attorney if the
Board could legally ask the applicant to include aesthetic shrouding to the
pole. Mr. Applegate responded the Board
can ask for aesthetic changes as long as it does not interfere with the service
under the federal act. Commissioner
Carey clarified with Mr. Applegate the applicant has offered three options, so
the Board is not asking them to do something over and above, and the Board can
pick whichever one they prefer. Ms. Solik confirmed there is also the option of a palm tree
instead of a pine tree.
Motion
by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to uphold the Board of Adjustment
decision to approve the request for a Special Exception for a proposed 128-foot
communication tower and 34 variances to the required separation distance from
properties with a single-family land use and/or zoning classification in the
R-1A (Single Family Dwelling) district for property located on the north side
of Hunterfield Road, approximately 150 feet west of
Oxford Road; adding the landscaping requirements that are outlined in the Land
Development Code, and staff’s approval of the site plan to include anything
that was discussed that can be legally done to help with the aesthetics and the
shrouding; Kelly Costantino, Appellant; Mary Doty Solik,
Applicant; Development Order.
Under discussion, Commissioner Carey and Chairman Zembower
advised why they would be supporting the motion. The Chairman requested staff and Verizon work
closely with the community to do what is best.
Commissioner Dallari requested clarification because the
motion did not say camouflaged tower.
Commissioner Lockhart responded her motion included something aesthetically
pleasing that would camouflage the antenna.
Commissioner Carey stated they have seen three examples that Verizon
presented. In her opinion, all three of
them are camouflaged. As the seconder of
the motion, she took it that the motion-maker is satisfied with any of the
examples that have been presented by Verizon and was going to leave it to staff
to work it out as to which one is approved.
Chairman Zembower stated that was his understanding and inquired if that
also included the palm tree option.
Commissioner Lockhart stated the community wants something that fits in
with a residential environment, and utilities by nature don't fit in. A 128-foot palm tree is not normal
either. She doesn't want to put staff in
that position. However, she does not
have a preference and the community is divided.
Mr. Applegate advised the Board should make the decision on what the
camouflage will be for the tower and not staff.
Commissioner Carey requested the three options be displayed again. A discussion ensued regarding the options.
Commissioner Lockhart withdrew
the motion, and Commissioner Carey
agreed.
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded
by Commissioner Carey, to uphold
the Board of Adjustment decision to approve the request for a Special Exception
for a proposed 128-foot communication tower and 34 variances to the required
separation distance from properties with a single-family land use and/or zoning
classification in the R-1A (Single Family Dwelling) district for property
located on the north side of Hunterfield Road,
approximately 150 feet west of Oxford Road; adding the Land Development Code
landscaping requirements that can be worked out with staff’s approval; and including
the pine tree camouflage design; Kelly Costantino, Appellant; Mary Doty Solik, Applicant; Development Order.
Chairman Zembower stated the pine tree option appears to
resemble a Norfolk pine and requested having Norfolk pines as the landscape
that would blend in. Commissioners
Lockhart and Carey agreed.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted
AYE.
Chairman Zembower recessed
the meeting at 6:09 p.m., reconvening at 6:25 p.m.
COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Guillet stated she would like to
get some direction from the Board with respect to their ongoing activities at
the Rescue Outreach Mission. She reminded
that in September the Board approved an Emergency Funding Agreement to help
keep activities at the Mission moving forward.
They authorized additional funding up to $120,000 with some conditions
and performance criteria. Shortly after
execution of that agreement, their executive director left. As the Board is aware, the County has been
loaning a staff person, Bonnye Deese. She is with the Community Services Department
and has been doing both her job and serving as the interim executive director
at the Mission. The Sheriff’s Office has
also loaned Bernie Johns, who has been working hand in hand with Ms. Deese, and they have made some incredible
improvements. When they executed the
agreement, $120,000 was based on an estimate of $40,000 per month in expenses,
so they anticipated that the agreement would carry them through for three
months and give them an opportunity to get a plan together so they could stand
themselves back up. Part of that
agreement was to allow the Board to appoint some members to the Mission’s board
to ensure that they had involvement and engagement and were able to also get
some business people in the community engaged to help them. That was anticipated to take 90 days and they
are now nine months into it and the current coronavirus crisis has created a
lot of additional challenges. They have
fallen out of the original intent and timeframe of that Emergency Funding
Agreement.
Ms. Guillet explained she would like
to discuss what they do moving forward.
From the time period when the agreement was executed until now, with the
outstanding draws the Mission has, they will have gone through the entire
$120,000. They have also gotten funding
from Advent Health and an emergency food and shelter grant from the United Way,
which is through FEMA, and they have gotten some other donations also that have
helped them extend the original time period.
She opined the time period is important for a couple of reasons, they
have been lending County staff and Sheriff’s Office staff out for a number of
months and they still have their regular jobs, but they need to start
accomplishing what they intended to accomplish under that agreement, which was
to get a sustainability plan together for the Mission so they can operate
independently. The other reason that the
timeframes are important is the Mission had a year to perform from the
execution of the agreement. And the
membership on their Board was to last for a year under that agreement. So they have three
months left for them to demonstrate that they can stand on their own. She opined she does not think that is enough
time to get the sustainability plan completed, which they do not have yet, to
be able to help them pull that together, and also for the County to recognize
that the investment made of $120,000 additional dollars was one that made a
difference. She reminded at the time, if
they were not able to stand themselves back up in nine months, operation of the
Mission would revert to the County. They
have made some progress; their board has been meeting somewhat regularly. She feels they need more time, but she is not
comfortable providing any more funds at this point in time.
Chairman Zembower noted when this originally
started, Commissioner Carey was the chair and had appointed him to that
board. They met with and had very candid
discussions with that executive board as to how important it was to get them on
their feet and make them be sustainable on their own, including getting their
finances in order. Since then
Commissioner Lockhart has taken that board position.
Commissioner Lockhart advised that
on March 7th, a small group of board members were able to meet for a weekday
retreat. She understands there was a lot
of discussion about how they wanted to move forward as a board. On Friday, the entire board received the
summary of that discussion and the direction they would like to go in. There is some feedback that other members of
the board provided over the weekend. And
they are working on revising and trying to get the plan into something that can
be presented to the Commissioners. There
were wonderful folks who served on that board for many years that have a great
desire to serve, and there are new members that the BCC appointed who have some
wonderful business acumen. The gelling
of that has not quite been as successful as maybe they would have hoped. There are some opportunities to still have
that board gel a little bit better. She
is concerned that the County has staff who are there and they do not have a
Memorandum of Understanding in place for the work that they do there, and there
is some confusion about who really is giving direction and who is taking
direction. That is frustrating for anyone
in any circumstance. If the County is
going to continue to have a role there, that has to be solidified and clarified
for the benefit of the organization and for the benefit of staff. That would be a top priority from her
perspective.
Chairman Zembower asked if she is
proposing any action. Ms. Guillet
responded she actually has some recommendations. Based on her conversations with staff and
based on her conversations with Commissioner Lockhart, her recommendation would
be that as a condition of continued involvement of the County and as a
condition of eligibility for additional funding, within the next 30 days, the
Rescue Outreach Mission board must execute a Memorandum of Understanding, as
Commissioner Lockhart mentioned, with respect to the services that are being
provided by the County and the Sheriff’s Office staff. Ms. Guillet agreed with Commissioner Lockhart
that it is difficult to have several masters and not really know who is giving
the direction. She also has concerns
from a liability standpoint that staff is working over there without some sort
of understanding as to who is responsible for what. She noted staff has put together a draft MOU
that would address those concerns. She
also recommends they require the Mission to do, in the next 30 days, is to
execute amendments to the original Emergency Funding Agreement that address
some of the performance deadlines for the Mission; specifically, they have a
condition in there that states if they fail to continue to operate within a
year of the execution of the agreement, which is now September, the County
would be able to step in and take over.
She opined they need to extend that time because they really haven’t
gotten a plan yet where they can demonstrate that they can operate independently. She also thinks they need to extend the
timeframe for the involvement of BCC appointees on their board because that
will also end in September. If they are
going to continue to be involved, she thinks it is important to have a voice on
that board. And the third thing she
thinks they need to demonstrate is some progress on that sustainability plan in
the next 30 days. She feels it is a
great start but she does not know if it is a really well-defined roadmap for them
to really be able to accomplish their tasks.
She thinks if they are forced to show some progress in 30 days, that
will be really important to impress upon them that this is something that needs
to get done. They thought it was going
to be done six months ago. If they are
going to continue to have staff involved and if they are going to continue to
consider them in the future for funding, she asked that they have those
requirements in place and report back to the Commissioners at the meeting in
July. Then they can make some decisions
about what they want to do moving forward about emergency shelter services.
Commissioner Carey questioned
whether they know for a fact that the Rescue Outreach Mission organization
right now has adequate liability insurance in place. If they don’t know the answer to that, they
should probably confirm it. An
organization that receives funding from the County has to provide that
information. They have had so many
financial issues and the executive director is not there; someone needs to get
an accord form proving they have the required insurance in place to protect not
only the County but also themselves. Ms.
Guillet advised they will confirm that.
She knows they did make arrangements for them
because they did not have Worker’s Comp insurance, so they have taken care of
that. Assistant County Attorney Desmond
Morrell has been working with Ms. Deese on some of
the issues over there.
Commissioner Carey expressed if it
were not for County staff and the Sheriff’s staff, nobody would be running the
shelter and it is a vital service they provide.
Right now with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are
probably more people trying to get into the shelter, which she understands is
full.
Commissioner Carey remarked probably
some of the frustration between the board that has been there for awhile and the new board members who have more of a
business attitude is that if you have a failing business, sometimes you have to
do things pretty quickly to just snap off the Band-Aid and make some decisions
to get the business to be able to survive.
And usually they are not pleasant, but if you don’t do that, sometimes
you cannot save a business. She is sure
that is how their business members that have been appointed are looking at
that. But the reality is that if they
don’t perform, the County is going to get this facility back in three
months. While she thinks they need to
get the MOU in place, she thinks they need to be prepared that at the end of
three months, they are going to have the shelter sitting on the doorstep of the
County. Then she imagines their intent
would be to try to find a not-for-profit that could manage it, because they
would like it to stand on its own and not be an agency of the County. She thinks they have some tough decisions to
make, but sometimes kicking the can down the road doesn’t help get the
attention of the people that are trying to just drag it along and see what they
can do. If they could have done
something, she promises they would have.
She said by continuing it without thinking they are getting it back,
they are probably just kidding themselves.
Chairman Zembower said he agrees with Commissioner Carey. He added his recommendation would be that
they start that process sooner rather than later. They should be looking in 90 days that they
are going to have to take this over and they should probably start that
dialogue with other entities who they believe or may have an interest in
running the operation. He noted they may
surprise them in 30 days, but he doesn’t want taxpayer dollars continually poured
into it either in the way of cash infusions or staff time.
Ms. Guillet explained in connection
with the terms of the Emergency Funding Agreement, why she is suggesting they
require them to sign an amendment extending those timeframes. They have enough funding by staff’s
estimation to operate through August.
Their performance period in the agreement is that they have to remain
operational for a year after the execution of the agreement or the County steps
in. So the execution of the agreement
was in September of 2019 and they have enough money to get themselves through
August, so they only have to stand up for a month and then they are out from
under the obligation of performance, which would lead the County to a position
of being able to step in and take over, which is why she is suggesting that
they tell them if the County is going to continue to be involved with staffing
and if they are going to consider them at all in the future to be eligible for
any kind of funding through their emergency services grants or any of that,
they need to execute that and say their performance period is extended so they
can really see if they are going to be able to perform. They have to actually fail and close the
shelter down for the County to step in and they only have until September to do
that. If they fail after September, the
County is outside the term of the Emergency Funding Agreement and they don’t
have the right to step in and take over, which is why she is saying they need
to get them to agree to extend that window of when they can step in and extend
the window of when the BCC appointees continue engagement on their board, so
they can actually gauge whether or not they are going to be able to
succeed. She is not saying they continue
to support them for that period of time; she is saying that their performance
window be broadened so that after the County steps away, if they cannot
maintain, then they can step back in.
Commissioner Carey said she hears
what Ms. Guillet is saying and agrees with that, but she knows before they got
into this, they had a conversation about the obligations and the funding the
Board has already given them, and they have mortgages in place. So if they fail,
they are going to end up with it anyway as the mortgage holder. She asked if that was correct and Ms. Guillet
replied yes, on some of the properties.
She does not know that the shelter itself is one of those
properties. Commissioner Carey said she
can support what the County Manager is recommending, but she would like to know
exactly what happens if this fails and they are outside the window, then what
happens. What would the County be
foreclosing on or whatever the case may be, because this community cannot
afford for the shelter to close.
Ms. Guillet agreed and advised they
are working on contingency plans should something happen and the County is not
eligible to walk in. They did have them
execute deeds on all the properties they have and hold them in escrow as a
performance element, but she does not think that all of their properties are
part of the commitments relative to other funding agreements, but she will get
that information to the Board so they know which properties they are talking
about. She said she is not suggesting at
this point that they provide any more money, but she is suggesting they keep
staff engaged for the next 30 days until she can report back to the Board to
give them an opportunity to get the three elements: 1) progress on the
sustainability; 2) MOU for staff; and 3) execution of amendments to the
original funding agreement to open those windows of performance to a later
date.
Chairman Zembower stated he
understands and can support that but asked Ms. Guillet to understand even
though the BCC is not giving additional funding, they are funding it in
manpower as well as the Sheriff’s people to keep the operation going. He does not disagree; they need a homeless
shelter in Seminole County, but to continue being hamstrung letting this limp
along is just putting off the inevitable.
He is happy to look at her proposal, but he thinks this Board is going
to have to make pretty hard decisions sooner rather than later of where they go
with the homeless shelter, whether it is the County running it or the
non-profit running it. There is no doubt
in his mind, as a businessman, unless some miracle occurs in the next 90 days,
they better be prepared to run a homeless shelter.
Commissioner Dallari asked how much
time Ms. Guillet thinks is appropriate for an extension on the MOU. She answered the extension on the MOU would
simply be an extension of the time period that the Rescue Outreach Mission has
to stay open. She reiterated they
originally anticipated that they would have to demonstrate that they could
operate for a year, and if they failed during that year period, the County had
the right to step in and take title to the property. As it stands right now, they have three
months and then after that, while the County would get some properties back
through other funding agreements, they don’t have the right to step in and
actually run the shelter; they just gain title to the property. Commissioner Dallari asked if she thinks it
would be an additional three months or six months. Ms. Guillet responded she thinks it would be
12 months after September. She is suggesting
that they need to show progress before the July board meeting or they will pull
the plug.
Commissioner Carey stated they
talked about trying to have additional board members appointed by the County
Commission from the community to help solve this. She questioned if that is something they
should include in that conversation because right now, the business leaders
that are new to the board and the County Commission group are in a minority of
the board members.
Commissioner
Lockhart opined it would be helpful to have additional board members or at
least change the way that it is set up.
In their bylaws, they have a capped number of board members and the
County has a minority of that number. It
would be helpful to encourage them to amend their bylaws to allow for a greater
number of board members, which would then accommodate additional
appointees. She added there are
questions and concerns that continue to crop up. The Inspector General, Bill Carroll from the Clerk’s
Office, is still trying to get all of the information so he can finalize his
audit and he is struggling getting information, and that is troublesome. She noted there is a line of credit
outstanding at a local bank and for some reason, they are having trouble
getting documentation on that line of credit from the bank. She doesn’t know what it will take to get the
switch to flip so they can start to get more information to make better
decisions, but that is even hard right now.
Lisa Spriggs from the Sheriff’s Office is trying very hard to recreate
the last several years of financials and it has not been easy; she has been
working on it for quite some time.
Commissioner
Lockhart stated from her perspective, in the current agreement that they have, there
are already items that would be considered in default regardless of the number
of months they are supposed to be able to pull up on their own. The loss of the executive director is one of
the things that puts them in default at this point. They are trying to hire a shelter manager and
there is some confusion among the board of what the job description of a
shelter manager would even be, and frankly, she said she does not even know how
they will fund a shelter manager position moving forward. But somebody has got to be minding the store
and they do have some wonderful staff over there; they have some really
hard-working employees who help with the clients who live there, day in and day
out, and she does not want, in any way shape or form, for anyone there who is
pouring their heart into the Mission to feel like they are not valued and the
work that they are doing is going unseen.
From a fiduciary perspective, there are a lot of holes in the bucket.
Chairman Zembower asked Ms. Guillet
if she was going to put something together and bring it back to the board. She responded that she would like to be able
to put something together and have the authority to move it forward to them so
she does not have to wait for another board meeting to get it out there. It might take a little bit of time for them
to actually get their board together to approve it. She would like to keep it moving if this
Commission is comfortable with the concepts she has laid out. Commissioner Lockhart advised they have a
board meeting scheduled this Thursday.
Chairman Zembower stated he is fine with that and asked that she lean on
all the Commissioners for input. He said
as good as the people are and as good as their hearts are that from a business
perspective, the finances are a mess, and the finances have been a mess for
years. The County’s interaction has not
cured that. He added he has zero
interest in pouring more dollars into a sieve.
He thinks at the end of the day, this Board will have to decide where
they are going to be and what money they will have to put into it, so moving
forward, they need to have a good plan that puts them in the right position to
take over the Mission when that day comes and not be able to skip a beat. Make sure their insurance is in place, make sure
their accreditations are in place, and all those other things they need to have
in place, and he does not know if they can get that done in 90 days, but he is
happy to listen and have an open mind.
Ms. Guillet expressed she does not know if they will get it done in 90
days, but thanks to Mr. Johns and Ms. Deese, they
have made significant progress in trying to unravel things there. They’ve done a great job and both the staff
and the board members all care deeply.
She thinks maybe they need to be more direct and rigid with respect to
what they need to accomplish and when they need to accomplish it. They were probably not as specific as they
should have been in the original agreement.
Commissioner Carey indicated she
thinks that the direction should be for the County Manager to work with
Commissioner Lockhart, who serves on that board, and the Chairman’s Office to
outline strict, goal-driven accountable dates, deadlines, and specific tasks
that have to be performed during the timeline.
There have got to be specific actions that need to be taken by dates
specific and if they are missed, they are in default. The fact that they can’t get the financial
information put together to be able to audit the past couple of years is not
good. She does not think the agreement
should include any money in it at all; they are already doing that by having
two employees out there.
Commissioner Constantine said he
thinks they have gone around and round about what they all want and that the
County Manager has the idea.
Motion by Commissioner
Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to direct the County Manager to
work with Commissioner Lockhart and try to formulate something and do it as
quickly as possible
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted
AYE.
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Ms. Guillet explained they needed to
talk about the BCC meetings and work sessions in June. She had talked with all the Commissioners
individually and confirmed the changes to the meeting schedule for June and
they will continue to be held virtually.
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Ms. Guillet said in regard to
Memorial Day, staff has put together some suggestions for doing a virtual
ceremony at the Heroes Memorial with a handful of people but it would be
broadcast to the public. This will be Ed
Burford’s last Memorial Day as the Veterans Services Officer.
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Ms. Guillet reported she had a
meeting last week with representatives from Inspire. She reminded the County has a loan agreement
with them; they’ve lent them $95,000, and that agreement has been amended
several times. It was most recently
amended to set up a repayment structure where they pay about $15,800 every year
for 6 years. They made the first payment
under the agreement last year and the next is due in June, and they have asked
for an extension on that payment. She
requested the Board’s authorization to extend that payment by 180 days.
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve an extension of 180 days to
December 2020, for repayment of a loan agreement, the second of six payments,
in the amount of approximately $15,800, for Inspire of Central Florida
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted
AYE.
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Ms. Guillet reminded they issued an
executive order with deadlines for a number of agreements and some of their
programs for the duration of the local state of emergency, which right now is
70-80 days. One of the programs they
have interest in is the Code Enforcement Amnesty program. She thinks people had to have their stuff
done by the end of June in order to qualify for that program; they may need to
bring something back to the Board that extends it beyond however long the state
of emergency may be. Chairman Zembower
noted he would like to know why because a lot of people are not working or are
working from home, so he would think that there has been plenty of time, or
even more time and opportunity, to come into compliance. Commissioner Carey opined while they may have
the time, they may not have had the resources to do whatever they needed to
do. First, you have to have your taxes
up to date, and those have been extended.
For those out of work, whatever money they had, they did not want to
spend on fixing up their place not knowing where their next meal may come from. The purpose was to get people to come into
compliance. Ms. Guillet said she wanted
to know if the Board is comfortable looking at this. It was determined there was consensus of
the Board.
DISTRICT REPORTS
District 3
Commissioner Constantine
announced future meetings that he will be attending virtually.
District 4
Commissioner Lockhart
questioned if they still participate in a multi-party agreement with the Lake
Brantley pool. Commissioner Constantine
answered that he thinks that is the City of Altamonte Springs and not with
Seminole County. Chairman Zembower
agreed. Commissioner Carey added there
was County money invested for that pool, so she suggested pulling that agreement
and looking at it. Commissioner Lockhart
explained she had an inquiry from Senator Rubio’s Office.
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Commissioner Lockhart
indicated the Rosenwald RFP is out there so they cannot discuss it, but staff
is trying to figure out a way to move forward with that. She would like to encourage them to continue
to move forward with selection processes even during this time. She has had an inquiry from the community
about where they are. Ms. Guillet
advised that Joe Abel, Deputy County Manager, had a discussion with
Commissioner Lockhart’s contact yesterday, and they should have something set
up this week for community input on that.
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Commissioner Lockhart
commended staff for their efforts during the difficult times of the
pandemic. Ms. Guillet thanked the
Commission for their support.
District 5
Commissioner Carey
reported in connection with the Orlando Sanford International Airport that
revenues in March were off 46% and in April the passenger count was 3,880. To put that into perspective, in April of
2019, the passenger count was almost 300,000.
They are having additional meetings to talk about budgeting and funding
and what they can do. International
travel is still suspended so the Charter business cannot come into the
country. Allegiant did receive some
CARES funding, but they expect this will be a two- to five-year recovery
period. They also expect that there will
be a fleet reduction. In addition, they
are modifying their operations that will include masks and gloves for
passengers and they won’t book any middle seats, so this is really having an
impact on the aviation industry as a whole, and it is having a terrible
financial impact on the airport. The
only good news is the terminal expansion is 82% complete.
Commissioner Carey
advised there are similar scenarios at the Expressway Authority. They will be meeting on Thursday and
discussing some of their projects that need to be pushed out a little bit with
not knowing how quickly everything will recover. Also, they did develop the Environmental
Stewardship Committee for additional oversight on environmental issues. Ms. Guillet will be appointing someone to
that board. Ms. Guillet then recommended
they appoint Rick Durr to that committee.
Motion
by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve the appointment
of Rick Durr, Leisure Services Director, to the Environmental Stewardship
Committee.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and
5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner Carey noted,
as mentioned previously, this will be Ed Burford’s last event on Memorial Day,
and she hopes they will do something to pay a great tribute to him; he has been
a wonderful advocate for veterans.
Memorial Day really is to remember those that paid the ultimate
sacrifice, so she does hope people in the community will observe the 3:00 p.m.
moment of silence and she would like that put on the website and on social
media. She added she would be happy to
help in any way she can to give Mr. Burford the recognition he so deserves.
District 1
Commissioner Dallari advised
he was contacted by the District 5 Secretary to FDOT who notified him that the
westbound lane of I-4 over the weekend and a couple days prior will be a shutdown
from Princeton to Gore. There will be
various lane closures starting at Lee Road.
So to try to get the Ultimate I-4 project done
faster, they will be shutting down several lanes for a number of days.
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Commissioner Dallari
commended the Fire Chief of Seminole County who wrote an excellent letter to
DOT regarding the fire protection of the express lanes. In addition to this Commission, it was also
sent to all the fire chiefs up and down I-4 in central Florida. He believes the Mr. Drozd
was very eloquent in asking for the same type of services that DOT has put into
managed lanes in other parts of the state.
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Commissioner Dallari
reported he was contacted by the executive director of SunRail who notified him
that they are going after a grant for consolidated rail infrastructure safety
improvements and a grant from the federal government to do double tracking of
SunRail Phase 2 capacity improvements.
He requested the Board authorize the Chairman to write a letter of
support for that.
Motion
by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to authorize the
Chairman on behalf of the County Commission to send a letter of support in
connection with SunRail Phase 2 improvements.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and
5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner Dallari
commented that the people using the trails and parks during this time have more
than doubled. He added kudos to the
residents for getting outside. He thinks
they are truly blessed to have the surroundings and natural resources here in
Seminole County. With that, he has been
reading their Sustainability Elements, including Conservation Elements, Potable
Water Elements, and Sanitary Sewer. He
said they have not looked at the Sustainability Elements for several years now,
in total. Going back to the fall of
2019, he remembers Utilities, Inc. had a spill of 1.2 million gallons of raw
sewage into the Little Wekiva River.
After the authorities looked into it, to date nothing has been
done. He went down the river a few weeks
ago and saw quite a bit of the residual effect of the spill, and you can see a
lot of algae on the eel grass. He opined
it is truly a shame that nothing has been done about this incident. Because of that he would like to take a look
at their Sustainable Elements and policies to make sure that they are looking
at it correctly. Something they should
be looking at in that is the Rights of Nature.
He thinks that Rights of Nature could provide and give them
protection. The health and safety of
their drinking water is paramount and how they should move forward. He is requesting that staff look at that when
they are looking at their Land Development Code and also at the legal aspect on
how Rights of Nature works. It is an
issue they should all be familiar with and so he would like staff to look at it
and report back to the Board. He
believes Rights of Nature could help protect not just the Wekiva, but all
issues when it comes to drinking water.
He added it would help them to be truly Florida’s Natural Choice for
generations to come.
Commissioner Lockhart
stated before giving feedback, she would like to do a little research. Chairman Zembower added he is happy to
support staff doing whatever research they need to do and anything to support
the wildlife in the county and report back to the Board. He saw wild turkeys that were hit on the road
this past weekend and noted that is a rare sight. Commissioner Constantine stated he thinks it
is certainly worthwhile to look at, especially when it comes to their drinking
water. Commissioner Carey would like to
understand what Rights of Nature means.
Commissioner Dallari clarified he would like to have staff look at it
both from a policy standpoint, from the Planning Department as well as the
Legal Department.
District 2/CHAIRMAN’S
REPORT
Chairman Zembower advised
he would like to appoint County Manager Nicole Guillet to the CareerSource
board. The Board voiced no objections.
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He thanked staff for
responding to the COVID-19 pandemic the way they have. As they slowly get back to business, he
expects it will be a slow and safe return to work for those that can return
safely. He asked for patience.
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Chairman Zembower talked
about a letter that he sent to the Governor and the Department of Agriculture
(see Communications and/or Reports). It
had come to their attention that two of the largest state forests in the
eastern rural area, which a lot of equestrians rely upon to access the trail
heads to get out and ride their horses, have not reopened. They are still not sure whether that was an
oversight when they opened the state parks; however, the state forests fall
under a different division. He is happy
to report they were reopened on Monday morning.
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Chairman Zembower noted
he has been attending the Regional Economic Resiliency Task Force. Everyone is hearing the updates on COVID from
a health perspective, but from an economic side, what has been focused on from
the business community is understanding how to get people back to work. There have been many studies that they looked
at through the EDC, which it is one thing to open your doors, it is another
thing to have customers come to you. The
undertone is that the companies have got to make the public feel safe. There is a certain amount of fear and
misunderstanding. The business community
is embracing the feel-safe provisions to ensure they are doing the proper
cleanup at their facilities, they are wearing face masks and protection whether
they are required to or not, and trying to make the consumer feel comfortable
as they slowly start to come out.
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Chairman Zembower advised
he had an introductory conversation with President Cartwright, the new
president at UCF. They are discussing
how they perhaps can reopen the campus for the fall session. They are looking at a number of scenarios and
situations, but he did share that they have learned there may be a silver
lining in this unfortunate pandemic in that they may be able to do quite a bit
of distance learning. They are meeting
with their counterparts around the country on how they all will ultimately
reopen.
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Chairman Zembower
reported he attended the Central Florida Task Force meeting on May 1st. The intent is to understand what the central
Florida and I-4 corridors are doing in each of the respective counties as far
as getting the government back up and working, sharing some of the health
concerns, and what may be going on as far as getting people back to work. A lot of the theme parks may not be opening
until sometime well into June or early July.
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Chairman Zembower
complimented Animal Services for the new barn.
He then noted the number of animals in the shelters have been way down
during this pandemic.
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Chairman Zembower met
with Allied Health who have opened a healthcare clinic in the Goldsboro area
under the control of the State of Florida Health Department as a partner. He opined that is good news for the folks in
Goldsboro. They are also looking for a
place in East Altamonte.
COMMUNICATIONS
AND/OR REPORTS
The following Communications and/or Reports were received
and filed:
1. Letter dated May 1, 2020, from Chairman Zembower to Governor Ron DeSantis re: COVID-19 Phase I - Request consideration to reopen small businesses (barber shops/hair and nail salons, and cosmetology services) with rigid guidelines during Phase I.
2. Letter (undated) from Chairman Zembower, to Governor Ron DeSantis re: COVID-19 Phase I - Request consideration to reopen State Forests. cc: The Honorable Nikke Fried, Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
3. Letter dated May 5, 2020 from Fire Chief Otto Drozd, III, Seminole County Fire Chief, to Jared Perdue, FDOT District 5 Interim Secretary, re: Safety concerns in connection with the Ultimate I-4 project including fire suppression systems and limited access to express lanes.
4. Letter dated May 1, 2020 from Tara Tedrow, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed, P.A., to County Attorney Bryant Applegate re: Request for Amendment to Rural Boundary Line.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
Commissioner
Carey stated one thing she thought the Chairman might mention today is trying
to coordinate to get Larry Ross back in to do the follow-up. Chairman Zembower stated it should have been
circulated to everyone’s office the situation with Larry, he has some commitments
with COVID-19, and they have changed his scheduling. He would like each Commissioner to review
that to see if that timeframe meets their expectations. The Chairman said he personally prefers to
stay with that consultant and not change horses halfway through the race unless
someone has another idea. It looks like
he should be able to do the interview process coming up through June and get
back to us at one of the work sessions in July for the full briefing. He asked them to let his office know so that
everyone understands as they evaluate the County Attorney’s and the County
Manager’s performance for this past year.
Commissioner Lockhart opined keeping with Mr. Ross is the right way to
go. Commissioner Dallari also
agreed.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman
declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m., this same date.
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