BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
June 25, 2019
The following is a non-verbatim transcript
of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 25,
2019, in Room 1028 of the SEMINOLE
COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD,
FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.
Present:
Chairman
Brenda Carey (District 5)
Commissioner Robert Dallari (District 1)
Commissioner Lee Constantine (District 3)
Commissioner Amy Lockhart (District 4)
County
Manager Nicole Guillet
County
Attorney Bryant Applegate
Deputy Clerks Chariti Colón and Terri
Porter
Absent:
Vice
Chairman Jay Zembower (District 2)
Father Ken Metz, All
Souls Catholic Church, Sanford, gave the Invocation. Commissioner Constantine led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The
Business Spotlight video for Limocycle was presented.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Agenda Item #1 – 2019-1448
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to
adopt a Proclamation recognizing Commander Rene “Ray” Hooper, United States
Navy, Retired, as Seminole County’s July 2019 Veteran of the Month.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
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Agenda Item #2 – 2019-1447
Christine
Patten, Library Services Division Manager, addressed the Board and introduced
Ginny Howerton, Library Public Services Manager, and Sara White, Senior
Librarian Youth Services Coordinator.
Ms. Patten announced the Seminole County Library Sensory Lab received
the 2019 Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award for Early Learning from the
Florida Library Association.
Ms.
White addressed the Board and described the sensory lab, which contains early
literacy activities that focus on engaging children and letting them explore
through sight, sound, touch, and smell. She
explained it is geared towards children with autism and special needs, although
it also benefits children who do not have special needs. The sensory lab and story times have served
as a gateway for families of special needs who would typically be intimidated
visiting the library. The feedback has
been they feel welcomed and more confident to use other library services and
programs.
Ms.
Howerton stated the sensory lab started in June 2018 with 56 Central Florida autism
community participants attending the first morning. Since its debut, there have been 87 open lab
sessions with 2,964 participants consisting of children and their families and
caregivers.
CONSENT AGENDA
With
regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or
opposition to the Consent Agenda, and public input was closed.
County
Manager Nicole Guillet announced that Item #36, plat for Hideaway Cove at
Oviedo Phase 1, has been added to the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner
Lockhart requested that Item #11, release of Maintenance Bond #0629310, be pulled for a separate discussion.
Commissioner
Dallari requested that Item #22, Five Points Connector Roadway and Stormwater
Pond Construction, be pulled for a
separate discussion.
Motion by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to authorize and
approve the following:
County
Manager’s Office
Office
of Emergency Management
3. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate
Resolution #2019-R-103 adding a directional North and South to Pressview Avenue within the Longwood 32750 area. (2019-1305)
4. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
appropriate Resolution #2019-R-104 naming an unnamed right-of-way to Skyraider Court. (2019-1465)
5. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
appropriate Resolution #2019-R-105 renaming the apartment complex Avesta at Winter Park to Sapphire Winter Park. (2019-1405)
6. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
appropriate Resolution #2019-R-106 renaming the apartment complex Loma Vista to
Trails at Loma. (2019-1425)
Community
Services
Business
Office
7. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute a Letter of Commitment to provide
matching funds of $221,608 to offset the cost of uncompensated care provided by
Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc., d/b/a True Health for the State of
Florida Low Income Pool (LIP) Funding; and authorize the County Manager to
execute the pending LIP Letter of Agreement.
(2019-1450)
8. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to approve and accept the Neighborhood Stabilization
Program Snapshot/Report, pursuant to Resolution #2013-R-61, and the HOME
Program Activity Report, pursuant to Resolution #2015-R-51 for the months of
April and May 2019. (2019-1453)
Community Assistance
9. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County Housing Authority Tenant Base
Rental Assistance (TBRA) Agreement for the Seminole County Housing Authority to
administer the TBRA Elderly/Disabled program.
(2019-1442)
10. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
the Third Modification
of Agreement between the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and
Seminole County for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program. (2019-1462)
Development Services
Planning and Development Division
11. Pulled
for a separate discussion.
Public Works
Engineering Division
12. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement Permanent Easement in
the amount of $11,000 between property owner, Central Florida KFC, Inc., and
Seminole County for a Traffic Signal Pole Easement located at the southwest
corner of U.S. Highway 17-92 and 27th Street.
(2019-1424)
Resource Management
Budget Division
13. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-107
implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #19-065 through the 2014
Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $785,357 and through the 1991
Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $1,221,669 for a total of
$2,007,026 to remove funding for current and completed projects in both sales
tax funds and transfer the funds to reserves.
(2019-1459)
14. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-108
implementing the Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #19-073 through the General
Fund to transfer budget of $59,233 to establish funding for a Closed Captioning
Solution. (2019-1423)
15. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement from the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management, in acceptance of $105,806 for the
Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) grant award; and to
execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-109 implementing Budget Amendment
Request (BAR) #19-076 through the Disaster Preparedness Fund in the amount of
$105,806 to establish funding. (2019-1455)
16. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-110
implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #19-077 through the Disaster
Preparedness Fund in the amount of $111,900 to establish funding for the
Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG); and authorize the Chairman to
accept and execute a Grant Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency
Management that will be forthcoming. (2019-1456)
17. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-111
implementing the Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #19-078 through the Fire
Protection Fund to recognize contribution revenue and appropriate budget of
$2,000,000 from the City of Altamonte Springs and appropriate budget of
$3,530,976 from reserves for a total budget amount exclusive of contingency of
$5,530,976 to relocate Fire Station 11. (2019-1461)
Purchasing & Contracts
Division
18. Award RFP-603473-19/BJC, Closing Agent, Title
Search, and Title Insurance Services, to Voight, P.A., Orlando; and authorize
the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Term Contract. (2019-1419)
19. Award RFP-603466-19/BJC, Collection Services
Agreement, to RTR Financial Services, Inc., Staten Island, New York; and
authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. (2019-1408)
20. Approve Sole Source Procurement of the “brand
name” only SS-603531-19/ESN for the purchase of Phenix TL-2 Leather Fire
Helmets from Anclote Fire & Safety Products, Palm Harbor; and authorize the
Purchasing and Contracts Division to issue Purchase Orders on an as-needed
basis. (2019-1426)
21. Award RFP-603499-19/BJC, Collection,
De-Manufacturing and Recycling Services for Household End-of-Life Electronic
Equipment, to A1 Assets, Inc., Lake Mary; and authorize the Purchasing and
Contracts Division to execute the Agreement – Net Revenue Contract. (2019-1417)
22. Pulled for a separate
discussion.
23. Approve Miscellaneous Agreement M-2599-19/RTB,
Architectural/Engineering Services for Fire Station #11 in the amount of
$249,197, to C.T. HSU Associates, P.A, Orlando; and authorize the Purchasing and
Contracts Division to execute the Agreement.
(2019-1466)
24. Approve Work Order #1 (North Street, Palm
Springs Drive, Raymond Avenue Corridor Enhancement Study) to PS-2266-19/RTB,
General Transportation Planning Services Agreement, with HDR Engineering, Inc.,
Orlando, in the amount of $144,631.20; and authorize the Purchasing and
Contracts Division to execute the Work Order.
(2019-1444)
25. Approve an increase to the Board-approved
Estimated Term Usage for PS-9351-14/RTB, Engineering Design Services for Lake
Monroe Trail Loop, with CPH, Inc., Sanford, by an additional $900,000 for the
term ending July 24, 2019. (2019-1438)
26. Waive the Procurement Process and authorize
Sole Source Procurement SS-603534-19/BJC for the purchase of one (1) Wheel-Mounted
Screen Plant MGL EX1 with PowerScreen of Florida,
Inc., Lakeland, in the amount of $135,000; and authorize the Purchasing and
Contracts Division to issue the Purchase Order. (2019-1441)
27. Waive the Procurement Process and authorize
the Emergency Procurement for Installation of Automatic Transfer Switch,
Generator Controllers, and Remote Annunciator at Public Safety Building with
Genset Services, Inc.; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to
execute the necessary documents. (2019-1463)
36. Consent
Agenda Item number not sequential - Approve the Plat for the Hideaway Cove
at Oviedo Phase 1 single-family residential subdivision containing 49 lots on
45 acres zoned PD (Planned Development), located on the east side of Simmons
Road, one-half mile east of Lockwood Boulevard, M/I Homes of Orlando, LLC,
Applicant. (2019-1296)
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Consent
Agenda Item #11 - 2019-1427
Release
of Maintenance Bond #0629310
Commissioner Lockhart requested
clarification on the process and timing of bond releases. She noted most of the dates go back to 2014
on this particular release. This is
supposed to be done after two years and it is now 2019. The Commissioner expressed her concern about
the length of time and what might have happened that delayed it for that long.
Rebecca Hammock, Development
Services Director, responded oftentimes the maintenance bond will be in place
and the applicant won't request the release until sometime later when it comes
to their attention. Commissioner
Lockhart stated the request for this release and the inspection report is dated
August of 2018 stating that the work is completed and it is okay to release the
bond. She inquired what the step is that
happens after this. Ms. Hammock
responded it comes back to Planning and Development for release. Chairman Carey inquired how they track the
requests. Ms. Hammock stated a lot of
times it is through email and they are working on finding a better way to track
the release requests because sometimes they do not get scheduled as they
should. Ms. Guillet requested Ms.
Hammock work with Environmental Services Department because they are having a
similar issue with tracking the release of utilities maintenance bonds.
Motion by
Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve and
authorize the Chairman to authorize release of Maintenance Bond (Private Road)
#0629310 in the amount of $97,184.40 for the Reserve at Alaqua
Subdivision. (2019-1427)
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Consent Agenda Item #22 –
2019-1379
Five Points Connector
Roadway & Stormwater Pond Construction
Commissioner Dallari stated he is having reservations supporting
this item because he is concerned that once the master plan is completed
changes will need to be made to this, and he would like to do the construction
only one time.
Ms. Guillet responded she has spoken with members of the master
plan consulting team, and they are comfortable with the layout and believe this
is the most appropriate place for the pond.
Rey Malave, Dewberry Associate Vice President and Civil
Engineer, addressed the Board and stated they have been looking at the roadway
plans, and it is going to become an existing condition under the master plan
and is the best location for the road.
He noted from a master plan standpoint, they are taking care of drainage
up to 80% impervious which helps in planning and laying out the master plan so
they won’t have to worry about stormwater.
Mr. Malave added there is a high concentration of muck in that area so
using it for stormwater is the best use of that land. The cross-section of the roadway is not going
to take or impede anything from the development of the rest of the property.
Commissioner Dallari stated without knowing how many people are
going to be at Five Points, it’s very difficult to determine what size road
will be needed and having only one lane in and two lanes out is not planning
for the future. They are going to need
to put in a vertical garage and office buildings to move the court system
there. The Commissioner opined when that
happens, the pond will need to be tweaked, and he does not feel comfortable
putting in a pond that will need to be tweaked in the near future.
Chairman Carey confirmed with Mr. Malave that the pond is
designed to accommodate all of Five Points up to 80% impervious. Mr. Malave added the land in between the
existing roadway and the pond is already encumbered by an existing lift
station, water line, sewer lines, et cetera.
The master plan is showing one of the two main entrances will be the
current one on the north side because that is where the higher density of
offices are going to be. There is additional
land on the north side behind the Sheriff's Office building which provides
places where additional buildings can be built.
His team understands that it is a good location because of the
intersection.
Chairman Carey confirmed with Mr. Malave the entrances at
Eslinger Way and County Homes Road are one lane in and two lanes out. The Chairman inquired if the design will
allow for the entrance to be expanded in the future if needed, and Mr. Malave
responded it would not be complicated to add additional lanes if needed. Commissioner Dallari noted there are several
retention ponds in the state with utilities running through them.
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by
Commissioner Constantine, to award CC-2392-19/RTB,
Five Points Connector Roadway and Stormwater Pond Construction in the amount of
$5,560,505, to Southern Development and Construction, Inc., Chuluota; and
authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute the Agreement. (2019-1379)
Districts 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
District 1 voted NAY.
Clerk & Comptroller’s Consent
Agenda Item #28
Motion by Commissioner
Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve Expenditure Approval Lists dated May 28 and June 3,
2019; Payroll Approval List dated May 30, 2019; and the BCC Official Minutes
dated May 14, 2019.
(2019-1446)
Districts 1, 3, 4,
and 5 voted AYE.
Clerk & Comptroller’s “Received
and Filed” Documents
1. Executive Order #2019-001 declaring state of local
emergency and establishing a local burn ban.
2. Florida Public Service Commission Notice of
Proposed Agency Action, Order Approving AFUDC Rate for Duke Energy Florida,
LLC, #PSC-2019-0219-PAA-EI re: Request
for approval of change in rate used to capitalize AFUDC from 7.44% to 6.46%,
effective January 1, 2019, by Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Docket #20190069-EI,
issued June 3, 2019.
3. Florida Public Service Commission Order
Approving AFUDC Rate for Florida Power & Light Company,
#PSC-2019-0218-PAA-EI, re: Request for
approval of change in rate used to capitalize AFUDC from 5.97% to 6.22%,
effective January 1, 2019, by Florida Power & Light Company, Docket
#20190087-EI, issued June 3, 2019.
4. Florida Public Service Commission Order
Approving Petition for Optional Three-Year Supplemental Power Services Program
and Tariffs, #PSC-2019-0220-TRF-EI, re:
Petition for approval of optional supplemental power services pilot
program and rider, by Florida Power & Light Company, Docket #20190034-EI,
issued June 3, 2019.
5. Florida Public Service Commission Order
Granting Florida Power & Light Company’s Petition for Approval to Amend
Street Lighting, Outdoor Lighting and LED Lighting Pilot Tariffs,
#PSC-2019-0222-TRF-EI, re: Petition for
approval to amend street lighting, outdoor lighting and LED lighting pilot
tariffs, by Florida Power & Light Company, Docket #20190048-EI, issued June
3, 2019.
6. Florida Public Service Commission Order
Suspending Proposed Tariffs, #PSC-2019-0211-PCO-EI, re: Petitions for approval of 2019 revisions to
underground residential and commercial differential tariffs, by Florida Power
& Light Company, Docket #20190081-EI, issued June 3, 2019.
7. Florida Public Service Commission Order
Suspending Proposed Tariffs, #PSC-2019-0212-PCO-EI, re: Petition for approval of revised underground
residential distribution tariffs, by Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Docket
#20190076-EI, issued June 3, 2019.
8. Maintenance Bond (Streets, Curbs, Storm
Drains) #41403183 in the amount of $3,020 for the project known as Iglesia Cristiana Hispana
Fellowship Community Hall; Iglesia Cristiana Hispana.
9. Performance Bond (Roads, Drainage, Water,
Sewer, Hardscape & Landscape) #30066495 in the amount of $1,533,053.89 for
the project known as Estates at Wellington with Title Opinion Letter and
Recording of Plats; Lennar Homes, LLC.
10. Temporary Drainage Easement with Lifespace Communities, Inc., for the project known as
Village on the Green.
11. Utility Easement with JPM AA Housing, LLC, for
the project known as International Parkway Medical Center – FSER.
12. Bill of Sale accepting the off-site water and
sewer system for the project known as Oviedo Commercial Center; Mud Hole Custom
Tackle, Inc.
13. Certificate of Costs of Abatement for property
located at 421 Ruth Street, Longwood, regarding unsecured pool on the property
for Case #19-08900004; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company.
14. Developer’s Commitment Agreement #18-20500045,
Broadstone Parkway PD f/k/a Broadstone Forest PD; Robert T. Hattaway.
15. Developer’s Commitment Agreement #19-2050004,
San Pedro PD (Cemetery Property Phase 1); John G. Noonan, Bishop, c/o Diocese
of Orlando; and Catholic Cemeteries of Central FL Holdings, Inc.
16. Developer’s Commitment Agreement #18-20500050,
Village on the Green; Lifespace Communities, Inc.
17. Development Order #19-27500008 for Alcoholic
Beverage License for the project known as Foxtail Coffee Company, 4720
International Parkway, Suite 1210, Vanessa Karkis.
18. Denial Development Orders #19-30000038, 950
Spring Garden Street, Gerald and Susan Hutchinson; and #19-30000045, 1035 Kerwood Circle, James Zibell.
19. Natural Lands Contract for Services with Jena
Pell.
20. Parks Contracts for Services with Kimberly Sadtler.
21. Assistant Tennis Pro Agreement with Marlon Menezes.
22. Tennis Developmental Instructor Agreement with
Kimberly Sadtler.
23. Tourist Tax Funding Agreement with Atlantic
Coast Baseball, LLC, for Cap Classic @ Florida.
24. Tourist Tax Funding Agreement with Nations
Baseball, LLC d/b/a Greater USSSA Baseball for the Greater Orlando USSSA June
Tournaments.
25. Tourist Tax Funding Agreement with Prospect
Wire, Inc., for the Southeast Championship.
26. Tourist Tax Funding Agreement with USSSA
Central Florida Fast Pitch LLC for the USSSA Proswings
Futures.
27. Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Participation Agreement for Program Year 2018-2019 with Homeless Services
Network of Central Florida, Inc. (HSN); as approved by the BCC on July 24,
2018.
28. Amendment #2 to Work Order #37 to PS-0009-15 with
Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc.
29. Work Order #13 to PS-1320-17 with Wood
Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
30. Work Orders #7 and #8 to PS-1529-17 with Albeck Gerken, Inc.
31. Amendment #1 to Work Order #7 to PS-1832-18
with CDM Smith, Inc.
32. Work Order #15 to PS-1832-18 with CDM Smith,
Inc.
33. Amendment #10 to Work Order #108 to PS-5120-02
with Atkins North America, Inc.
34. Change Order #1 to CC-2228-18 with DW Zinser Company.
35. CC-2432-19, Construction Services Agreement,
with Dager Construction, Inc.
36. CC-2438-19, Construction Services Agreement,
with Black Street Enterprises, LLC d/b/a BSE Construction Group.
37. Second Amendment to IFB-602237-15 with
Stericycle, Inc.
38. Fourth Amendment to IFB-602373-15 with Ameriscapes Landscape Management Services, LLC.
39. First Amendment to IFB-602768-17 with Home
Depot U.S.A., Inc. d/b/a/ The Home Depot Pro.
40. IFB-603244-18 with Precision Staffing, Inc.,
d/b/a AP Recruiters & Associates.
41. First Amendment to PS-0121-15 with DRMP, Inc.
42. Fourth Amendment to PS-9742-14 with CH2M Hill
Engineers, Inc.
43. RFP-602081-14, Unilateral Termination of Bond
Counsel Legal Services Agreement, with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C.
44. First Amendment to RFP-602489-16 with Thermo
Fisher Scientific, Inc.
45. RFP-603424-19, Term Contract for Residential
Appraisals Services, with Eminent Valuations, PLLC.
46. Bids as follows:
CC-2432-19 from Dager
Construction, Inc.;
IFB-603477-19 from Yang Inc. d/b/a
Semco Electric Co.; Doc Watts Electric, Inc.; Greater Florida Electrical
Contractors, Inc.;
IFB-603484-19 from Brightview
Landscape Services, Inc.; Extreme Indoor/Outdoor Cleaning Services, LLC;
IFB-603507-19 from EnviroWaste
Services Group, Inc.; Atlantic Pipe Services, LLC; B&D Enterprises, Inc.;
Gulf Coast Underground, LLC; Granite Inliner, LLC;
Hinterland Group, Inc.; National Water Main Cleaning Company; Shenandoah
General Construction;
RFP-603452-19 from JMark Inc. of Central Florida d/b/a Manpower; Lyneer Staffing Solutions, LLC; LanceSoft,
Inc.; Integrative Staffing Group, LLC; INSI Cloud, Inc.; Infojini,
Inc.; vTech Solution, Inc.; Precision Staffing, Inc.
d/b/a/ AP Recruiters & Associates; Sunshine Enterprise USA, LLC; Noor
Associates, Inc.; SoftHQ, Inc.; AUE Staffing, Inc.; Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency, Inc. d/b/a AppleOne
Employment Services; Coherent Staffing Solutions, LLC; Diskriter,
Inc.; CareersUSA, Inc.; 22nd Century Technologies,
Inc.; Vaco Orlando, LLC; Inteletech
Global, Inc.;
RFP-603459-19 from Universal
Engineering Sciences, Inc.; Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Professional Services
Industries, Inc.; S&ME, Inc.; National HouseCheck
Corporation; NV5, Inc.; GFA International, Inc.; GLE Associates, Inc.; AirQuest Environmental, Inc.; Aerostar SES, LLC;
RFP-603466-19 from FEDChex Recovery, LLC; SHERLOQ Financial; Stallings
Financial Group, Inc.; RTR Financial Services, Inc.; Life Line Billing Systems,
LLC d/b/a LifeQuest Services; GILA, LLC d/b/a Municiple Service Bureau (MSB); and
RFP-603499-19 from A1 Assets, Inc.
REGULAR
AGENDA
Agenda Item #29 – 2019-1440
Investment Banking/Bond Underwriter
Services
Ray
Hooper, Purchasing and Contracts Division Manager, addressed the Board and
stated RFQ-603530-19 is solicitation for banking bond underwriting services for
the County. In response to the
solicitation, nine proposals were received and reviewed by the review
committee. These proposals were
submitted to the Board members via a memo dated June 20, 2019, along with the
review committee comments for each firm.
Staff is requesting that the Board discuss and rank the nine firms. Mr. Hooper explained he would provide each Commissioner
an individual ranking sheet to rank the firms in order from one to nine with
one being the first-ranked firm. Staff
will compile the individual scores, and the sum of the final ranking will be
displayed for discussion and final motion by the Board, along with
identification of the senior manager and the co-managers of the first bond
initiative. Chairman Carey confirmed
with Mr. Hooper that all nine firms are qualified.
Commissioner Constantine noted he
did not see any staff recommendations, and Mr. Hooper responded staff did not make
any recommendations. The Commissioner
requested a recommendation. Ms. Guillet
responded staff was not prepared to give a recommendation and a discussion
ensued.
Commissioner Constantine inquired
who the County is currently working with.
Mr. Hooper replied it was Citigroup Global Markets, J.P. Morgan
Securities, and Raymond James & Associates for the RFQ that went out in
2014. For the sports complex, the senior
manager was Citigroup and the two co-managers were Fifth Third and Raymond
James. Chairman Carey noted the people
that were at Citigroup at the time are no longer there.
Commissioner Lockhart mentioned it
might be a great opportunity to discuss the ranking policy at a work session
and inquired if that could be done, which Ms. Guillet responded it could. Mr. Hooper explained the current policy is to
do a review instead of an evaluation for CCNA Professional Services or RFQs
that have an estimated usage of $1 million or more. The Chairman added it is also in the
purchasing code. Commissioner
Constantine expressed his discomfort with the current ranking procedure. Chairman Carey stated if the Board wants to
change it or talk about it, then they can talk about it. Commissioner Lockhart suggested making it a
priority to discuss at a work session before the next ranking comes before the
Board.
Mr. Hooper distributed the ranking
sheets (received and filed) to the Commissioners.
Chairman
Carey recessed the meeting at 10:22 a.m., reconvening at 10:29 a.m.
Mr. Hooper displayed the ranking
results (received and filed) and announced the firm rankings as follows: Number 1, UBS Financial Services; Number 2,
Citigroup Global Markets; Number 3, J.P. Morgan Securities; Number 4, Bank of
America Securities; and, Number 5, Raymond James & Associates.
Motion by
Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to select, in the
following order, UBS Financial Services, Citigroup Global Markets, J.P. Morgan
Securities, Bank of America Securities, and Raymond James & Associates as
the five firms to provide Investment Banking/Bond Underwriter Services under
RFQ-603530-19/BJC.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Chairman Carey announced the Board
would now need to select the senior and co-managers for the Build America Bonds
and a discussion ensued. Commissioner
Dallari inquired of Alex Bugallo, Hilltop Securities,
Financial Advisor to the County, how many co-managers he recommended. Mr. Bugallo
responded he recommended one senior manager and two co-managers for this
transaction.
Motion by
Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to select UBS
Financial Services as the senior manager with Citigroup Global Markets and J.P.
Morgan Securities as the co-managers for the Build America Bonds, the first
County Bond Initiative.
Districts
1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Chairman Carey clarified with the
Board that this selection of the senior and co-managers is only for the Build
America Bond transaction. Every time
they have a new transaction, the Board will choose the senior manager and
co-managers from the pool of five that were approved today. The Chairman questioned Mr. Hooper how long
the contract is for. Mr. Hooper
responded it is for three years with three one-year renewals.
Mr. Hooper inquired of the Board what
their desire is on how they would like the percentages split. He advised in the past the senior manager
received 55% and the co-managers split the remaining 45%. Mr. Bugallo
mentioned for a deal this size, the standard is the senior manager would get
50% to 70% and the co-managers would split the difference. The Chairman inquired of the Board if they
agreed the split would be the traditional 55% for the senior manager with the
two co-managers splitting the remaining 45%.
Commissioner Dallari confirmed with Mr. Bugallo
that was his recommendation.
Motion
by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, for UBS Financial
Services, senior manager, to receive 55% and Citigroup Global Markets and J.P.
Morgan Securities, co-managers, to split the remaining 45%.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY
MANAGER AND STAFF BRIEFING
Ms. Guillet stated she is seeking
the Board’s approval for a proposed Resolution supporting the transfer of
portions of SR 528, SR 429, and SR 417 to the Central Florida Expressway
Authority.
Motion
by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-112 supporting the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) transfer of portions of SR 528, SR
429, and SR 417 to the Central Florida Expressway Authority.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
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Ms. Guillet advised she had a
follow-up regarding Oxford Road landscaping and hardscaping. The Board previously gave direction for staff
to bring back a hybrid option between the enhanced and upgraded options. It was budgeted for the upgraded options but
there were some elements of the enhanced proposal the Board wanted to
incorporate, so staff put together some numbers. They came in at $2.6 million which includes
half a million dollars in contingency, so the actual price is $2.1
million. Staff is seeking the Board’s
approval to move forward with the upgraded proposal with the exception of
adding the stamped concrete at the intersections in the upgraded landscaping
plan.
Motion
by
Commissioner Lockhart to approve and authorize the Chairman to approve staff’s
recommendation. Chairman Carey called
for a second to the motion twice, without response, and then surrendered the
gavel to Byrant Applegate, County Attorney, in order
to second the motion.
Under discussion, Commissioner
Constantine stated he did not second the motion because he would like to have
seen something regarding the proposal. Commissioner
Carey advised a presentation had been sent to each Commissioner prior to the meeting,
which Commissioner Constantine responded he did not receive it. Ms. Guillet suggested this be deferred to the
afternoon session. Commissioner Dallari
stated he had no problem waiting until the afternoon, Commissioner Lockhart agreed,
and the motion was withdrawn.
Mr. Applegate returned the gavel to
Commissioner Carey to resume the duties of Chairman.
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Ms. Guillet stated she is seeking
the Board’s ratification of Rick Durr as Leisure
Services Director, taking the place of Joe Abel who has moved to the Deputy
County Manager position.
Motion
by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to ratify Rick Durr as Leisure Services Director.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY
INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPORT
Scott McIntyre, Managing Director
of Hilltop Securities, addressed the Board and presented the Investment
Advisor’s Report for June 25, 2019, (received and filed). Mr. McIntyre displayed Actions Since the Last
Meeting and stated since the last meeting he felt like they were in a position
where they needed to try to lock in some more investments longer term because
the global economy continues to deteriorate.
They talked to the Clerk's Office and had them contact all of the banks
that had overnight deposits and asked those banks how much they would be
willing to invest in longer term CDs, so basically taking it from overnight
into liquid to lock it up. They were
able to lock in $60 million from overnight into terms going out as far as three
years at various rates of 2.50, 2.60, 2.52, 2.70. In the event that the fed does decide to cut
rates as soon as July and they lose 50 basis points on the overnight, these are
anchored.
Mr. McIntyre displayed and reviewed
Events Driving the Market. He discussed
the Trade War escalation and expansion and explained the U.S. has threatened to
also put tariffs on Mexico, and that has been very disruptive to the
market. The U.S. has increased the 10%
tariff on China to 25% and threatened them with another $300 billion at 25% as
well, and that has considerably affected the market and caused rates to plunge
all around the world. The global economy
is showing signs of slowing down and that will eventually impact the U.S. It does look like the second quarter will be
slower than the previous quarter. Mr.
McIntyre noted UBS Financial has said they are going to slash their forecast
and they are looking at global recession for next year if there isn't a
resolution reached at the G20 Summit, which is June 28th and 29th. At the G20 Summit, most people are hoping
that China and the U.S. can come to some agreement on trade before it escalates
further, because the expectation is that China will retaliate with absolutely
everything they have if the U.S. pushes this further
Mr. McIntyre displayed and discussed
Treasury Yield History and Bloomberg Yield Forecast. He expressed this is important because, as of
June 1st when this survey was done, economists were still not calling for a
rate cut until the first quarter of 2020.
Trade is a big problem right now and these economists are noticing. Mr. McIntyre explained when he talks about
yields being lower, the market is now anticipating three to four rate cuts
within the next 12 months, but these economists and the fed are not. If trade was resolved, everything would be
fine; if trade escalates, everything is in trouble.
Mr. McIntyre displayed and reviewed
The Purchasing Managers Surveys, Employment, Retail Sales, Economic Growth, and
Where We Are Now. He stated the
overnight rate in Europe is negative 40 basis points, and they are basically
bracing themselves for an expected downturn.
Hilltop is going to try to lock up as much as they can without creating
any type of liquidity problems. First
and foremost, there has to be money to pay the bills. They have tried to look at the County's cash
flow as best they can to ensure there is plenty of money and then lock it up
just in the event there are some cuts coming.
Mr. McIntyre assured the Board they will not be in a position where any
of the investments are at risk. He does
not expect there will be any type of issue with potential loss because that is
not the type of investments the County does.
Mr. McIntyre displayed and reviewed Available Investment Options.
Mr. McIntyre displayed
Recommendations. He explained there are
not any June maturities. There are
Treasury notes maturing on July 15th and 31st, and there is approximately $17
million in expenses, which does not include some of the smaller expenses. The recommendation is to pay the bills with
these securities when they mature. Any
additional bills that need to be paid can be pulled from the overnight bank
deposits. He stated his expectation is
that maturity funds in excess of any required expenses can go with the Florida
Prime. Mr. McIntyre requested the
Board's approval on this recommendation.
Motion
by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt the
recommendations of the Board’s Financial Advisor based on the report submitted,
and direct the Clerk to implement said Board-adopted recommendations.
Districts
1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
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Chairman Carey
recessed the meeting at 10:55 a.m.,
reconvening
at 1:30 p.m. with all
Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Deputy Clerk Chariti Colón who was replaced by Deputy Clerk
Terri Porter, who were present at the Opening Session.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
County
Manager Nicole Guillet and Steve Fussel,
Office of Organizational Excellence, addressed the Board to introduce the new
segment. The Employee Spotlight video
featuring Animal Services employees was presented. Alan Harris, Emergency Management Director,
addressed the Board to talk about Animal Services.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Chairman
Carey advised Governor DeSantis has signed the budget and, therefore, their
lobbyist, John Book, is in attendance to give a brief update. Meloney Lung,
Assistant County Manager, addressed the Board to introduce him. Ron Book with Book,
Brown and Mallette, addressed the Board to present the update. He stated that together with Southern
Strategies, they represent not only the County Commission but also the
taxpayers and citizens of Seminole County.
He opined the County had a good year and reported on the status of their
lobbying efforts. Chairman Carey thanked
him for the update and Mr. Book expressed his appreciation of working with Ms.
Lung.
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, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item #30 – 2019-0025
Jaffa/O’Brien Pet Resort Rezone/
Carl M. Smith
Danalee
Petyk, Planning and Development Division, addressed
the Board to present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval and staff recommends approval as well. The Applicant, Carl Smith, addressed the
Board to answer any questions.
With regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in
support or opposition, and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt Ordinance 2019-26 enacting a Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling), A-1 (Agriculture), and C-1 (Retail Commercial) to C-2 (Retail Commercial) for 1.37 acres located south of the O’Brien Road and Jaffa Drive intersection, west of U.S. 17-92, as described in the proof of publication; Carl M. Smith, Applicant; Development Order.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Item #31 –
2019-1414
Morning
Star Self-Storage Rezone
and PD
Major Amendment/Brian Pelski
Jeff Hopper, Planning and Development Division, addressed the Board to
present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed
(received and filed). He advised this
request originally came before the Board on January 8, 2019 and was approved as
a self-storage facility of 100,000 square feet on approximately two acres. When first presented, the subject property
covered most of the area from 2nd Street on the north to a point
where CSX Railroad meets the 17-92 right-of-way on the south. A parcel midway through the site was left out
of the original rezone due to ownership issues which resulted in a separation
of the development into two non-contiguous sections and a number of site design
problems. At that time, the Applicants
indicated their intention to include the missing parcel in their development as
soon as that became legally available to them.
Mr. Hopper advised the purpose of this request is to add the 0.21-acre
parcel to the approved PD and revise the Master Development Plan to utilize
that land in support of the overall development. The new parcel requires a rezoning. The amended and restated Development Order
indicates proposed changes from the original including a slight reduction in
floor area ratio and revisions to buffer requirements. Staff recommends approval of the request.
Commissioner Lockhart wondered if the photographs in the PowerPoint
were the subject site, and Mr. Hopper explained they are not; they are illustrations
of what is being recommended.
Commissioner Lockhart noted she did visit the subject site and
surrounding area looking for something comparable because it is such a unique
layout. She stated that is the reason
she was open at the January meeting to the idea, as the District Commissioner,
that the fencing be waived in lieu of doing some type of enhanced
landscaping. She opined she used the
word “enhanced” and did not show an actual visual representation of what, in
her mind, was enhanced. To her a
four-foot aluminum fence and a straight, three-foot hedge is not necessarily in
any way accommodating for the fact that the building has a higher height. She referred to the Porsche dealership next
door because it is what she was thinking of with enhanced landscaping. It has a variety of shrubbery and understory
trees and it meanders, and that was aesthetically pleasing to her as opposed to
a fence.
Commissioner Dallari discussed whether a fence is needed and Chairman
Carey talked about the requirements with landscape trees. She noted in her experience with commercial
sites that back up to railroad tracks, it is very hard to keep landscaping
alive for whatever reason. She prefers
to see whatever landscaping is required in their Code to be focused toward 2nd
Street and 17-92 and placed in such a way that it be enhanced to their standard
Code.
Commissioner Lockhart talked about the possibility of doing some
plantings in and around the retention pond that would be like Cypress trees or
the Pickerel weed, and the comment that was made was perhaps the Engineering
Department does not like to have those types of plants planted around retention
structures. She wondered why, unless the
County is responsible for maintaining the pond, they mind if a privately owned
pond has enhanced aquatic plants. It was
something that came up at the P&Z meeting as an alternative that the
Applicant had offered to do, which she thinks would be very attractive at the
entrance to the county. She had used the
word “enhanced” previously in regard to the landscaping, so she is now trying
to give specific examples of what she meant by enhanced.
Brian Pelski, Senior Vice President for
Morning Star Self- Storage, addressed the Board stating they have demolished
all the buildings including on the subject parcel, which was not a requisite of
the approval at that time, but he opined it was the right thing to do to clean
up that area. The acquisition was
$100,000 plus $20,000 to $30,000 in demolition costs and other permitting
fees. As part of the tradeoff that
occurs with a planned development, he would like the Board to take into
consideration that they did completely clean up all nine parcels. They also were able to terminate the contract
with the billboard company and those are now gone. In regard to the fence, he said it is not a
big deal to them; they just don’t see a need for it, and they pride themselves
on a very upscale self-storage facility that has two access points with keypads
for security. He then talked about the
relationship with the 150-year-old church next door, and noted they plan to
work with them to share their parking during their services and extracurricular
activities. The Church advised during
the P&Z meeting that they did not see the need for a fence either.
With regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in
support or opposition, and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt
Ordinance #2019-27 enacting a Rezone from C-2 (Retail Commercial) to PD
(Planned Development) on 0.21 acres; and approve the associated Revised and
Restated Development Order and Master Development Plan for approximately 2.15
acres located on the west side of U.S. Hwy 17-92, between 2nd Street
and the Orange County line, as described in the proof of publication, removing
the requirement for the four-foot fence, and if the prohibition for aquatic
plantings can be worked out, that that be an option available to Morning Star
to enhance the landscaping; Brian Pelski, Applicant.
Under discussion, Commissioner Dallari clarified that if there is a
safety issue based on the slope of the pond, the fence would still be required.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Item #32 –
2019-1385
Starwood
Drive Right-of-Way Vacate/
PEC
Surveying and Mapping
Joy Giles, Planning and Development Division, addressed the Board to
present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum. Ms. Giles noted staff recommends approval of
the request, and they did receive one letter of opposition.
Tom Sullivan, GreyRobinson on behalf of the
Applicant, addressed the Board stating they agree with staff’s
recommendation. Commissioner Constantine
asked about the opposition letter, and Ms. Giles responded the letter is from
David Nickerson and his concern is that he would no longer be able to access
that area because he likes to walk along that portion of the right-of-way.
With regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in
support or opposition, and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to
approve appropriate Resolution #2019-R-113 vacating and abandoning a portion of
a public right-of-way known as Starwood Drive, more particularly described as
the south 653.95 feet of Starwood Drive right–of-way lying in Section 31,
Township 21 south, and Range 31 east of Seminole County, as described in the
proof of publication; PEC Surveying and Mapping, Applicant.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Item #33 – 2018-0791
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Land Development
Code Amendment
(Continued from
4/23/19)
Rebecca Hammock, Development Services Director, addressed the Board to
present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum. She noted this is a proposed ordinance to
amend the Land Development Code to provide regulations for short-term vacation
rentals to help mitigate potential impacts of vacation rentals on
neighborhoods. This item was continued
from April to address long-term rentals; however, the County Attorney’s Office
recommended a separate ordinance for long-term rentals. Therefore, the changes to this draft of the
ordinance are to the maximum number of allowable guests, required registration
date, and a provision that provides the right but not the obligation for the
County to perform inspections. She read
from the report, Vacation Rental Regulation, (received and filed). Ms. Hammock stated staff recommends adoption
of the ordinance.
Commissioner Dallari commented the next time staff distributes a
report, he would like to have it before 5:00 p.m. the day before the
meeting. He received the 19-page report
at 5:12 p.m. yesterday.
Chairman Carey distributed an information sheet prepared by the
Property Appraiser’s Office (received and filed) regarding the number of
single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and apartments in the County and
in unincorporated Seminole County. She
stated there are 72,492 housing units in unincorporated Seminole County and
noted that Ms. Hammock received a presentation from a company called Host
Compliance, who is one of the companies that have been formed specifically to
monitor and regulate short-term rentals.
Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Ms. Hammock advised, based on the
numbers provided by Host Compliance, in the unincorporated area they estimated
there were 311 vacation rentals.
Chairman Carey discussed the low amount of revenue that would be generated
for the County and the monitoring company, which would be split between the
two. She noted in staff’s report, there
are six things that local governments can talk about and regulate in short-term
rentals: noise, public safety, parking,
revenue collection/tourist tax, signage, and trash. She reviewed those and noted that each has
another ordinance or regulation to address them. Chairman Carey asked about how many
complaints they have received, and Ms. Hammock replied information obtained
from Code Enforcement estimates 11 complaints in the last five years. Most of the time they would refer those to
the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at the state level.
With regard to public participation, Kathy Layman, 3404 Holliday
Avenue, spoke in support. Chairman Carey
questioned whether her neighbors still hold weddings there and mentioned it is
something for the zoning staff to see if that is an allowable use. The following spoke in opposition: Ed Bayton, 4001 S. Tuskawilla Road; Robert Hunt (no address); Tom O’Hanlon, 827
N. Division Street; Jeffrey Fagan, 1485 Travertine Terrace; Alexa Michna, 140 Douglas Drive; Kelley Thomas, 2160 Ridge Drive;
Vincent Gerace, 122 E. Lake Avenue; Paula Spann, 338
Lake Dawson Point; Remo Eyal, 6155 Linneal Beach Drive; Jennifer McMurtray,
217 Lincolnshire Road; Walter Grundorf, 3400 Whitner Way; Celeste Elson, 337 Bernard Avenue; Connie
O’Hanlon, 827 N. Division Street; no one else in the audience spoke in support
or opposition, and public input was closed.
Public Comment Forms and one Written Comment Form were received and
filed.
Commissioner Lockhart said she feels like they don’t have a code
problem, they have an enforcement problem.
This Board recently spent a lot of time talking about how they can work
on some of the enforcement and compliance issues, and they just gave staff
direction last month to modify some of the ways code violations are
handled. She noted some of the
complaints that were talked about today that went unanswered were in violation
of the Code, so she would like to see them get that under control and work with
the Sheriff’s Office to see how the new ordinance they are putting into effect
to handle enforcement of their codes would work. Before they start layering more bureaucracy,
she thinks they should give that a try.
Commissioner Dallari agreed.
Commissioner Constantine stated he thinks there is confusion here
because no one is suggesting that they don’t allow short-term rentals. It is a great business, an opportunity and an
alternative, but it is a business in residential neighborhoods. He noted as the Chairman went down the list
of six items to be regulated, there have been many places where they have put
all of the ordinances that they already have existing in one location that had
to do with a particular subject so it is convenient for everybody to get
to. He opined there are no new
regulations per se here. There is an
accumulation of regulations that are placed in there that already exist; the
only unique one is the registration. The
reason he suggested they look at this is not because of the problems that exist
today, although there are some, the problem is an enforcement problem, knowing
where they are. It was indicated that
only 24 of the 311 they know of are paying tourist taxes. He opined this business will only get bigger
and as it gets bigger and since they are in residential neighborhoods, they
have to protect those neighbors. That is
the whole reason, the safety and protection of neighbors, that he thinks they
need to be bringing this up. It is a
level playing field for all businesses; if you do business even in a
residential neighborhood, he believes you should have regulation.
Motion
by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to deny the request
to adopt
an Ordinance to amend the Land Development Code to provide regulations for
short-term vacation rentals within unincorporated Seminole County, as described
in the proof of publication.
Districts 1, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
District 3 voted NAY.
Item #34 – 2019-1467
Long-Term/Non-Transient
Rental Registration
Chairman Carey pointed out this item is for the long-term registration
for property and while this doesn’t affect the short-term rentals, this does
affect any rental that is over 180 days.
She noted in staff’s defense, this is being brought back as a separate
item because at a previous meeting, a Commissioner requested that this be added
to the short-term rental, the attorney could not accommodate that and therefore
wrote a separate ordinance.
Ms. Hammock stated this is being brought forward by staff per the
direction of the Board at the April 23, 2019 meeting. The proposed ordinance would amend the Code
of Ordinances to establish a residential rental property. She noted staff and the BCC have received
numerous calls and emails in opposition to the proposed ordinance, and staff
received a request from the Apartment Association to exempt multifamily
communities that are professionally managed, since they are already regulated
by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. If it is the policy direction of the Board to
implement a long-term rental registry requirement, staff finds that the
proposed ordinance is sufficient to implement that policy direction.
Commissioner Constantine stated this was something requested by
Commissioner Zembower and this is not even being recommended by staff. Chairman Carey remarked rentals in the state
of Florida are highly regulated by the State.
There are Florida Statutes that regulate tenant/landlord relationships
and everything else. She asked for the
statute number for the record, and Mr. Applegate advised it is Chapter 83,
F.S.
With regard to public participation, the following spoke in
opposition: Blaine Darrah, 1524 Cherry
Ridge Drive speaking on behalf of the Heathrow HOA; Michael Krause, 1521 Jill
Jenee Lane representing Atrium Management Company; Andre Klass,
3250 Retreat View Circle; Larry Beasley, 912 Arabian Avenue; Jim Travis, 180
Lago Vista Boulevard representing Lake Howell Arms Condo Association, Oxford
Square Condo Association, and Lago Vista Townhome Association; Robert Arnold,
801 West SR 436 representing Central Florida Realty Investors Trade
Association; Alan Kornman, 581 Willingham Road;
Andrea Tolbert, 1811 Missouri Avenue; Lee Steinhauer,
340 W. Maitland Avenue representing the Apartment Association of Greater
Orlando; Steve Simpson, 333 N. Fern Creek Avenue representing NARPM Orlando;
Connie O’Hanlon, 827 N. Division Street; Jeffrey Fagan, 1485 Travertine Terrace
representing the 15,000 realtors in Orlando, Orange and Seminole Counties; no
one else in the audience spoke in support or opposition and public input was
closed. Ms. Hammock advised they
received one comment back from their Nextdoor post in
support of the ordinance from James R. in Springs Landing.
Public Comment Forms and nine Written Comment Forms were received and
filed.
Commissioners Carey, Constantine, Dallari,
and Lockhart submitted their ex parte communications (received and filed) into
the record.
Commissioner Constantine mentioned as the
Chairman had indicated earlier, in his legislative career working with the
realtors and with the Apartment Association, they put a number of different
landlord/tenant rules in place for the benefit of understanding and clarity
because this is over-regulated. In his
opinion, there is a big difference between the short-term rentals, which is an
emerging business, and this. He didn’t
ever see the need for this; they have plenty of regulations on the books to
take care of this.
Motion
by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to deny the
request to adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapter 45, Business Regulations,
Code of Ordinances, to add a new Part 7 requiring registration of residential
rental properties within unincorporated Seminole County, as described in the
proof of publication.
Under discussion, Commissioner Lockhart felt it was important
for the record to explain that staff did not just dream up this ordinance and
bring it before this Board, but in fact three members of the Board requested
that it come back. She expressed her
appreciation to everyone who took the time to come down and address them and
give input. She also expressed her
appreciation to staff. Chairman Carey
added that whenever they have a Commissioner suggest something on the Board, if
they don’t agree with it, the time to speak up is then, because a lot of staff
time went into drafting this ordinance on a 3–2 vote. She added they really need to start speaking
up so they don’t waste a lot of time because they have a lot of business to cover
in this county and they have a lot of workshops they are trying to get
scheduled.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Item #35 – 2018-0790
Rental Registry
Fees/
Amendment to
Administrative Code
In regard to the request to approve a
Resolution amending the Administrative Code to revise Section 20.10(L) Permit
Fees, to add subparagraph (11) Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration Fee, and
subparagraph (12) Rental Property Registration Fee, Ms. Guillet announced staff would like to withdraw this item since it relates to the previous two items.
Chairman Carey recessed the meeting at 3:45
p.m.; reconvening at 3:56 p.m.
Item #36 – 2019-1296
Hideaway Cove at
Oviedo Phase 1 Final Plat
This item is the last item on the Consent
Agenda following Item #27.
COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Guillet stated they have a follow-up on
an item related to Oxford Road from this morning. They are still looking for the Board’s
approval to move forward with the hybrid proposal for the hardscape and
landscape. As discussed this morning, staff put
together some numbers and they came in at $2.6 million, which includes half a
million dollars in contingency, so the actual price is $2.1 million. Staff is seeking the Board’s approval to move
forward with the upgraded proposal with the exception of adding the stamped
concrete at the intersections in the upgraded landscaping plan.
Motion by Commissioner Constantine,
seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve staff’s recommendation in
connection with the Oxford Road hardscape/landscape.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Applegate remarked when he was doing
his due diligence about coming to work at the County, one thing he heard was,
“If you get the job, you will be working with the best procurement manager in
the state of Florida.” He added there is
not enough that he can say about what an honor it was working with Ray Hooper,
and he also thanked him for his service to the country.
DISTRICT REPORTS
District 4
Commissioner Lockhart stated in
Commissioner Zembower’s absence, she wanted to
recognize the Winter Springs Bulldogs 8U Baseball All-Star Team who are going
to the state championships in West Palm Beach.
Commissioner Lockhart said she wanted to
touch on something they had talked about at a work session about the Education
Impact Fee tracking software with CentralSquare. She wants to ensure that staff has direction
to pursue getting this squared away so they can help the School District be in
compliance in the way they submit their information of who is paying impact
fees and for which project. Ms. Guillet
stated they felt like they had consensus at that work session so staff is
already working on it. Commissioner
Lockhart wondered if they have a time frame on when to expect it, and Ms.
Guillet advised she doesn’t have one right now, but she will get it.
Commissioner Lockhart gave a recap of her
schedule over the past few weeks.
District 1
Commissioner Dallari announced the
Veterans’ Appreciation Luncheon will be held on June 26th at the
Sanford Civic Center. The speaker is a
99-year-old veteran that flew over 300 battle missions in World War II, Vietnam
and Korea.
Commissioner Dallari reported they had a
kick-off meeting last week for the basin study for Lake Harney, which was the
first round of input from the community.
District 3
Commissioner Constantine stated there are
three individuals that were in their 20s during WWII that are still very
active: one is still working with
special needs; one has volunteered for Meal on Wheels for 10 years; and one was
a Veteran of the Month and is 105 now.
He would like to give each of them recognition and a resolution and he
is asking the Board for support.
Commissioner Constantine talked about
previous and upcoming events.
Commissioner Constantine announced that
each Commissioner will be receiving a call from the long-term, interim director
of Lynx, Jim Harrison, over the next couple of months. He asked him to come and brief each of the
Board members and the County Manager on the upcoming Lynx budget.
Commissioner Constantine congratulated
Oviedo High School who are the overall sports state champions.
Commissioner Constantine advised Druid
Hills had a three-day water plant shutdown.
Altamonte has taken over the service and DEP is doing the
inspection.
Commissioner Constantine reported that the
State granted $1 million to improve the road to Wekiva Springs.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Carey stated to follow up on
Commissioner Constantine’s question about a resolution for the 100-year-old
citizens, they have a number of people in the county that turn 100 every year
and there are those that are over 100 that have not been recognized. She thought maybe they could start an annual
or quarterly resolution and pick a time during the year where they would
recognize anyone who is 100 that year.
The very first time, she thinks they should recognize anyone who is in
the county that is 100 and over and from that point forward, they would be recognizing
the folks that would be turning 99.
Commissioner Constantine agreed but explained
the reason he asked about those three that are over 100 is they are still
contributing to this community in a very valuable way by volunteering on almost
a daily basis.
Commissioner Lockhart suggested they start
by recognizing the three citizens that Commissioner Constantine talked about
and then maybe staff can look at a process to bring back to them. Commissioner Dallari agreed and Chairman
Carey stated staff can do the research and come back with a plan of how they
will recognize all of the citizens in the county that are 100 and above.
Chairman Carey announced several Fourth of July activities and that
tonight is the kickoff for the Midway Basin engineering study public meeting
that is hosted by CDM.
Chairman Carey reported she had a conversation with Seminole State
president Georgia Lorenz about bus service for the Altamonte campus. She said she thinks that the college would
have some interest in helping to support some of that financial obligation to
get the route the way they would like for it to be and she thinks they need to
partner for that. She noted she asked
the County Manager to follow up with Dr. Lorenz. As a trustee, Commissioner Lockhart advised
the College is already paying Lynx a set fee amount for all students and
faculty; they have unlimited bus passes.
The largest route is between the Altamonte and Sanford/Lake Mary
campuses. The College is already
contributing for that and she questioned how much more would that be to make it
a dedicated route and how much would the County be willing to contribute. Chairman Carey noted the school is providing
bus passes but the route itself is paid for by the County, about $90 per mile. They just need to figure out how they can
best accommodate that between the two campuses.
She added when she talked to Dr. Lorenz, she asked her to identify the
parcels that the College owns that are adjacent to the Five Points property. Most of the college development is happening
on the other side of the road so maybe there is an opportunity to do some
bargaining.
The schedules for work sessions were discussed. Chairman Carey suggested that Ms. Guillet
circulate the list of topics to the Commissioners so they can rank them how
they want to hear them and then majority rules.
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR
REPORTS
RECEIVED FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE
The following Communications and/or Reports
were received from the Chairman’s Office and filed:
1. Letter and attachments dated June 17, 2019 to
Board of County Commissioners from Traci Houchin, City of Sanford Clerk RE:
Notice for Ordinance No. 2019-4514.
2. Letter and attachments dated June 17, 2019 to
Board of County Commissioners from Traci Houchin, City of Sanford Clerk RE:
Notice for Ordinance No. 2019-4515.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
Mark Cliburn, 2471 Paddock Way, addressed
the Board stating he heard a lot about enforcement and noise ordinances. He lives on one of eight, five-acre lots and
he has a neighbor who keeps about 50 rescue dogs. There is constant barking and because they
are zoned agricultural, there is no noise ordinance. He understands that, but when it is dogs
barking 24/7, it seems like there should be something that can be done.
Commissioner Dallari asked the County
Attorney when it comes to kennels and shelters, what requirements they
have. Mr. Applegate responded they will
have to research but mentioned they were successful about six years ago in
which the Court fined a kennel for loud barking. Commissioner Dallari asked Mr. Cliburn to
leave his contact information with the Development Services Director, Ms.
Hammock. Mr. Applegate stated he would
be happy to work with Mr. Cliburn also.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman
declared the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m., this same date.
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