BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
July 27, 2021
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, July 27, 2021, in Room 1028 of the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.
Present:
Chairman Lee Constantine (District 3)
Vice Chairman Amy Lockhart (District 4) (11:16 a.m.)
Commissioner Robert Dallari (District 1)
Commissioner Jay Zembower (District 2)
Commissioner Andria Herr (District 5)
County Manager Nicole Guillet
County Attorney Bryant Applegate
Clerk of Court and Comptroller Grant Maloy
Deputy Clerks Kyla Farrell and Terri Porter
OPENING CEREMONIES
Brad Parker, First Baptist Church, Lake Mary, gave the invocation. Captain Laurel Ross, United States Army, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Commissioner Dallari reported on the Central Florida Realtors MSL group cleanups in Seminole County parks and waterways.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Agenda Item #1 – 2021-2809
Motion by Commissioner Herr, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to adopt a Proclamation recognizing Captain Laurel Ross, United States Army, as Seminole County's July Veteran of the Month.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 4 Presentation
Fire Chief Otto Drozd played a video highlighting Seminole County’s efforts in response to the Surfside condo collapse in Miami and discussed the event.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Guillet announced add-on Agenda Item #14, Settlement Agreement with Emerson International, Inc.
With regard to public participation, no one spoke, and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Herr, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items #2 through #13, County Attorney’s Office Consent Agenda Item #14, and Clerk & Comptroller’s Office Item #15:
Community Services
Community Assistance
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Continuum of Care (CoC)/Shelter Plus Care Grant Program (CDFA# 14.267) in the amount of $624,371.00 for the continuation of services for the chronically homeless in Seminole County. (2021-2800)
3. Approve the recommended funding allocations to Boys & Girls Clubs; Foundation for SC Public Schools; Lighthouse of Central Florida; Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society, Inc.; The Mission Blue Foundation; Foundation for Foster Children; The Sharing Center; Catholic Charities; Early Learning Coalition; IMPOWER; Kids House; Meals on Wheels; Recovery House; and Rescue Outreach Mission for Community Services Agency (CSA) Partnership Grant funds in the amount of $842,233.00 for FY 21/22; and authorize the Chairman to execute the CSA Grant Agreements upon agency execution. (2021-2808)
Community Development
4. Approve and accept the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Snapshot/Report, pursuant to Seminole County Resolution #2013-R-61, and the HOME Program Activity Report, pursuant to Seminole County Resolution #2015-R-51 for the month of June 2021. (2021-2786)
5. Approve the FY 21/22 One Year Action Plan; authorize the Chairman to execute corresponding documents, and signature pages, the Standard Form 424, all certification pages, Subrecipient Grant Agreements, and subsequent Grant Agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and authorize Community Services Department staff to submit the Action Plan to HUD for approval. (2021-2806)
Development Services
Building
6. Issue a Notice of Determination that the unoccupied structure located at 1800 Strickland Avenue, Sanford, is a Public Nuisance; and authorize the Building Official to: (1) serve notice of this determination, pursuant to Sections 168.5 and 168.6 Seminole County Code, and (2) set a date of September 28, 2021, for a "Show-Cause" public hearing, as prescribed in Sections 168.5-168.7, Seminole County Code, based on the Building Official's certified findings; Cedric Butler and Lynette Morrison. (2020-2021)
Planning and Development
7. Authorize the release of Maintenance Bond (Streets, Curbs, Storm-Drains) #0750267 in the amount of $22,252.49, and Maintenance Bond (Private Road) #0750268 in the amount of $99,748.14, for the Parkview Place subdivision. (2021-2775)
8. Authorize the release of Performance Bond (Roads, Drainage, Water, Sewer, Hardscape & Landscape) #SU1162313 in the amount of $1,176,458.76, and Performance Bond (Roads, Streets, Drainage) #SNN4006469 in the amount of $245,586.14, for the Riverside Oaks Phase 1 subdivision. (2021-2776)
9. Approve the plat for the Integra Crossings Replat subdivision containing two (2) lots on 32.03 acres zoned PD (Planned Development), located on the north side of Wilson Road, east of International Parkway. (2021-2804)
Resource Management
Budget
10. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Federally-Funded Subaward Grant Agreement #G0316 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management in acceptance of $13,926.00 in supplemental funds for Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG); and execute appropriate Resolution #2021-R-110 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) # 21-079 through the Federal American Rescue Plan Fund in the amount of $13,926.00 to establish funding. (2021-2794)
11. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2021-R-111 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #21-080 through the 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to transfer funds in the amount of $1,061,528.00 for the Sidewalk Repair (Stormwater) Project (CIP#01785479) and the Econ Basin Evaluation Study Project (CIP# 01785335). (2021-2796)
Purchasing & Contracts
12. Approve staff to negotiate rates in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute one (1) Professional Services Agreement with Godfrey's Associates, Inc., conditioned upon successful negotiations, for PS-3532-21/MAG - Library Services Master Plan Consulting Services. (Estimated Term Usage $120,000.00.) (2021-2770)
13. Award BID-604069a-21/LNF - Term Contract for Seminole County Lakes Fountain, Aeration, and Electrical Installation to Superior Waterway Services, Riviera Beach, in the amount of $317,078.98; and authorize Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the agreement. (2021-2778)
County Attorney’s Office Consent Agenda Item #14
14. Approve the Settlement Agreement regarding County Arterial Road Impact Fees paid under protest and pay Emerson International, Inc., the sum of $131,956.30 within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2021-R-112 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #21-086 in the amount of $131,956.30 to establish associated budget. (2021-2777)
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER’S CONSENT AGENDA
Clerk & Comptroller’s Office - Item #15
15. Approve Expenditure Approval Lists dated June 8, 15, 22, 29, and July 6, 2021; Payroll Approval Lists dated June 10, 24, and July 8, 2021; BCC Records Destruction; and BCC Official Minutes dated May 11, 25, and June 8, 2021. Listing of "Received and Filed" documents is for information only. (2021-2805)
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
Clerk & Comptroller’s “Received and Filed” Documents
Executive Orders #2021-0027 Extending the Declared Local State of Emergency for COVID-19.
Florida Public Service Commission Orders as follows: PSC-2021-0206-FOF-WS and PSC-2021-0202-AS-EI issued June 4, 2021; PSC-2021-0213-CO-EI issued June 8, 2021; PSC-2021-0202A-AS-EI issued June 28, 2021; PSC-2021-0239-PCO-GU issued July 1, 2021; and PSC-2021-0252-PAA-EQ issued July 12, 2021.
Agrmt w/Thomson Reuters for 2021 Bankruptcy Code and Rules subscription (Order Form, Order ID: Q-01193650).
CDBG Subrecipient Agrmt w/Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc. for Program Year 2020-2021; as approved by the BCC on February 23, 2021.
CDBG Subrecipient Agrmt w/Impower, Inc. for Program Year 2020-2021; as approved by the BCC on February 23, 2021.
ESG Subrecipient Agrmt w/Embrace Families Solutions, Inc. for Program Year 2020-2021; as approved by the BCC on February 23, 2021.
First Amdmt to ESG-CV Subrecipient Agrmt w/Embrace Families Solutions, Inc. for Program Year 2020-2022; as approved by the BCC on March 9, 2021.
Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) w/the following entities: Go Logix LLC (as approved by the BCC on November 13, 2018); Fire Departments of Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford, Seminole County, and First 2 Aid EMS Inc., Lifefleet Southeast Inc. d/b/a American Medical Response, Rocky Mountain Holidays LLC d/b/a Air Care; MCT Express Inc. d/b/a United Medical Transportation; AdventHealth d/b/a AdventHealth EMS; AdventHealth d/b/a AdventHealth Flight 1; Orlando Health d/b/a Orlando Health Air Care Team (as approved by the BCC on June 9, 2020); and RG Ambulance Service Inc. d/b/a American Ambulance (as approved by the BCC on February 23, 2021).
Recording of Plats and Title Opinion for Riverside Oaks Phase 2.
Drainage Easement and Warranty Deed from Park 4 Dayz II, LLC.
Agrmt for Assumption of Mortgage with Ebone Hills.
Developer’s Commitment Agrmts #20-20500021 for Pine Hollow Point PD, Arjer Enterprises, Inc.; and #20-20500034 for Novel Parkway PD, Crescent Acquisitions, LLC.
Development Orders #21-30000025, 2046 Soaring Oak Way, Raouf & Kristan Khan; #21-30000027, 4569 Dulwik Place, Naveen Paka Kiran Deshamouni; #21-30000030, 4150 Looking Glass Place, Jose Jimenez and Von Vaez Bleck; #21-30000031, 2996 Pickett Downs Drive, Michael & Patricia Younce; #21-30000033, 1280 Cardinal Court, Patricia Hackett; #21-30000034, 3817 Allegany Lane, Ramon & Raquel Rosario; #21-30000036, 1733 Alvarado Court, Thomas & Yvonne Heitz; #21-30000037, 4566 Redhawk Court, Larry & Jocelyn Cummings; and #21-30000038, 1108 S. Black Acre Court, Frederick & Elizabeth Parker.
Conditional Utility Agrmts for potable water and wastewater services with MI Homes of Orlando LLC for the project known as Towns at Tuskawilla Commons, and Huffman Inc. for the project known as NuWaves Office Building.
Parks Contracts as follows: Tennis Developmental Instructor Agrmts with Ethan Le, William Flader, Silvia Bordes, Reese Bennett, Jonathan Dzung, Carson Yore Veronika Mayorca, Giannina Risco, Christopher Nguyen; Assistant Tennis Pro Agrmts with Taryn Lyon and Branson Mann; and Parks and Recreation Services Agrmt with Jorge Patricio Ducci-Munoz.
Amdmt #3 to W.O. #55 to PS-0009-15 w/Metric Engineering Inc.
Amdmt #4 to W.O. #56 to PS-0009-15 w/ATKINS North America, Inc.
Amdmt #4 to W.O. #57 to PS-0009-15 w/Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Amdmt #3 to W.O. #58 to PS-0009-15 w/Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Amdmt #3 to W.O. #59 to PS-0009-15 w/Metric Engineering, Inc.
Amdmt #3 to W.O. #63 to PS-0009-15 w/Metric Engineering, Inc.
Closeout to W.O. #26 to CC-0559-15 w/Central Florida Environmental Corp.
W.O. #30 to CC-0559-15 w/Prime Construction Group, Inc.
Amdmt #1 to W.O. #32 to PS-1320-17 w/Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corp.
Amdmt #1 to W.O. #33 to PS-1320-17 w/Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corp.
W.O. #40 to PS-1320-17 w/Wood Environmental & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
W.O.s #41 and #42 to PS-1320-17 w/Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corp.
W.O. #8 to PS-1473-17 w/S2L, Inc.
W.O.s #21 and #22 to PS-1474-17 w/S2L, Inc.
W.O. #3 to PS-1566-17 w/Carollo Engineers, Inc.
Amdmt #6 to W.O. #5 to PS-1709-18 w/CDM Smith, Inc.
W.O. #5 to PS-1802-18 w/Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Amdmt #1 to W.O. #19 to PS-1822-18 w/CDM Smith, Inc.
W.O. #36 to PS-1822-18 w/CHA Consulting, Inc. f/k/a Reiss Engineering, Inc.
W.O. #38 to PS-1822-18 w/Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
W.O. #39 to PS-1822-18 w/CPH, Inc.
First Amdmt to PS-1822-18 w/CHA Consulting, Inc. f/k/a Reiss Engineering, Inc.
W.O. #51 to PS-1832-18 w/Tierra, Inc.
W.O.s #52 and #53 to PS-1832-18 w/CDM Smith, Inc.
Amdmt #1 to W.O. #15 w/E Sciences, Inc.
Amdmt #1 to W.O. #22 to PS-1998-18 w/E Sciences, Inc.
W.O. #23 to PS-1998-18 w/Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc.
W.O. #24 to PS-1998-18 w/E Sciences, Inc.
Amdmts #3 and #4 to W.O. #1 to PS-2009-18 w/Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
Closeout to CC-2418-19 w/Zabatt Power Systems, Inc.
Closeout to CC-2439-19 w/Convergint Technologies, LLC.
Amdmt #6 to W.O. #5 to PS-2468-19 w/S&ME, Inc.
Amdmt #3 to W.O. #7 to PS-2468-19 w/GAI Consultants, Inc.
Closeout to CC-2613-19 w/Welsh Construction, LLC.
Amdmt #1 to W.O. #1 to PS-2826-20 w/Pegasus Engineering, LLC.
Amdmt #1 to W.O. #2 to PS-2826-20 w/Pegasus Engineering, LLC.
W.O. #9 to PS-2826-20 w/Moffatt and Nichol, Inc.
W.O. #4 to PS-3078-20 w/SCS Engineers, Inc.
C.O. #2 to CC-3176-20 w/Bearing Point Construction, Inc.
W.O. #1 to RFQ-3320-20 w/Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
CC-3712-21, Construction of Pine Lakes Baffle Boxes-Division Box, w/Gregori Construction, Inc.
M-3789-21, NSP Home Development-Tangerine Avenue, w/Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka.
Amdmt #8 to W.O. #3 to PS-8827-13 w/Metric Engineering, Inc.
First Amdmt to IFB-603035-18 w/Ferguson Waterworks, Inc.
First Amdmt to RFP-603440-19 w/A.B. Closing Corp. d/b/a Kavaliro.
Third Amdmt to IFB-603800-20 w/North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc.
First Amdmt to RFP-603847-20 w/Prescription Care Management, LLC.
RFP-604087-21, ADA Self-Assessment and Transition Plan, w/The W-T Group, LLC.
First Amdmt to IFB-603115-18 (Groups 9-36) w/Ferguson Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks.
IFB-604121-21, Term Contract for Purchase of Network Equipment, w/Express Supply, Inc.
M-604142-21, Executive Dashboard Automation Agrmt, w/Opengov, Inc.
M-604149-21, Accident-Related MVA Claims Processing Services, w/Gulfstream Outsourcing and Specialized Billing a/k/a GoSB.
Bids as follows:
IFB-604121-21 from Express Supply, Inc.;
IFB-604132-21 from A-1 Orange Exterior Building; D&A Window Cleaning; FCS Facility Services;
BID-604119-21 from Promise Habitat Services;
BID-604069a-21 from Aquatic Resource Center, LLC; Fountain Design Group, Inc.; Superior Waterway Services; and
IFB-604105-21 from Cumberland Idealease.
REGULAR AGENDA
Agenda Item #16 – 2021-2803
Back to School Bash Special Event Permit/Jenny Boss
Mary Robinson, Planning and Development, addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda memorandum. She noted the applicant is present. Joey Salazar, Journey Church on behalf of Jenny Boss, addressed the Board. Chairman Constantine asked Mr. Salazar if he has considered a COVID-19 vaccination station at his event considering the rise of COVID-19 cases, and Mr. Salazar answered they have arranged to have one.
With regard to public participation, no one spoke in support or opposition, and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve the Back to School Bash Special Event Permit for August 7, 2021, located at 6405 S. HWY 17-92 Fern Park subject to staff’s recommendations included in the attached Special Event Permit.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
Agenda Item #17 – 2021-2788
FY 2021/22 TRIM Adoption
Lorie Bailey Brown, Resource Management Director, addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda memorandum and pointed out the rates are unchanged from last year.
With regard to public participation, no one spoke in support or opposition, and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Herr, to approve the proposed millage rates as presented to be included on Truth in Millage (TRIM) notifications; and authorize staff to schedule the first public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rates and budget for FY 2021/22 on September 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY MANAGER AND STAFF BRIEFINGS
Agenda Item #18 – 2021-2811
Deer Run Golf Course Property Presentation and Wekiva Golf Club Due Diligence Update
Rick Durr, Leisure Services Director, addressed the Board and reviewed the item as presented in the agenda memorandum. Mr. Durr then presented Deer Run/Wekiva Golf Club Due Diligence Review as presented in the agenda backup.
There was an extensive question-and-answer period between the Board and Mr. Durr regarding the two properties, and there was a discussion regarding the 10-, 15-, and 20-year MSBU options for Deer Run. Commissioner Herr stated the fact that Wekiva is a profitable golf course makes this manageable and believes the investment is well worth it in terms of what this does for the community and the environment. Chairman Constantine advised it is not just that the Wekiva golf course is profitable, but the opportunity in environmental design is extremely important and something that would be a great benefit to the county. Commissioner Zembower stated rarely in such a densely populated area does an opportunity come along to take advantage of purchasing open spaces or green spaces all the while promoting water quality to two of the most sacred areas of the county. Commissioner Dallari opined the environmental lift on the two impacted watersheds is unmeasurable and believes this opportunity is a win-win.
Ms. Guillet stated she wanted to clarify that the numbers within the presentation regarding the Wekiva Golf Course are the operating numbers. She doesn’t want anybody to be surprised if there needs to be some capital investment required with respect to the golf course that isn’t included in the operating numbers presented today. There was Board consensus that that is understood.
In regard to public participation, Chairman Constantine noted he received an email from Nancy Harmon in support and read Written-Public Comment Forms in support from Debbie Gembecki, Patricia Hannah, Marsha DeBroske, Sue Lanotle, Julie Warwick, Shannon Mejia, Beata Ksel, Cecellia Greep, Deanna Houston, and Jerry White; Rick Sparer, Deborah Bauer, Kenneth Krause, and Sandra Solomon spoke in support. No one else spoke, and public participation was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to direct staff to move forward to the next step including an MSBU program for Deer Run and property acquisition for both Deer Run Golf Course and Wekiva Golf Club properties.
Under discussion, Commissioner Zembower stated he thinks this is a wise move from the Commission. He added during the pandemic, the use of the county’s trails and parks went up 690%. Commissioner Dallari pointed out Mr. Durr asked for direction regarding the time period for Deer Run’s MSBU. Mr. Durr responded there was a staff recommendation of 15 years based on the previous MSBU that was put together for Rolling Hills. Commissioner Dallari advised he thinks it should be a 20-year MSBU. Commissioner Zembower opined it is premature for that because they need to wait for staff to come back with that stuff. Mr. Durr advised staff needs to know that now because they will come back with a vote from the general public from Deer Run and those residents need to know exactly what the terms are.
Commissioner Zembower stated he will amend his motion to include a 20-year MSBU due to the concern of some of the aging residents of the area; but from a business perspective, he would prefer to pay things down quicker when there’s a small nexus of difference. The seconder agreed.
Commissioner Herr asked staff what the additional cost is. Ms. Guillet answered it is five more years of administrative costs. Chairman Constantine suggested 15 years is probably a smarter move. Commissioner Zembower replied from a financial perspective, he would concur. He stated he, as the motioner, will agree to amend his motion to a 15-year MSBU if that is the desire of the Board. Mr. Durr stated just a point of clarity from Ms. Brown, all of the costs, including the administrative costs, are built into the payout.
Chairman Constantine asked Commissioner Zembower to restate his motion.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to direct staff to move forward to the next step including a 15-year MSBU program for Deer Run and property acquisition for both Deer Run Golf Course and Wekiva Golf Club properties.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
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Chairman Constantine recessed the meeting at 11:15 a.m., reconvening at 11:24 a.m. Commissioner Lockhart entered the meeting at 11:16 a.m.
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Agenda Item #19 – 2021-2719
Five Points Update
Jean Jreij, Public Works Director; Rick Bundy, Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Nathan Butler, HKS Architects, Inc.; Stephanie Farmer, Wharton-Smith, Inc.; and Russell Garrison, Wharton-Smith, Inc., addressed the Board and presented the Seminole County Justice Center Design/Build Update presentation as presented in the agenda backup.
Commissioner Zembower asked whether or not somebody from Hanson Professional Services and/or the owner’s representative were present. It was determined nobody from Hanson was present but somebody from the owner’s representative was. Commissioner Zembower stated it seems to him like they’re way down the road on getting any resiliency and sustainability integrated into the building. Mr. Jreij responded staff already gave a report to Hanson, and they should give staff a report next week. Commissioner Zembower asked why the owner’s representative isn’t providing this presentation. Ms. Guillet explained with respect to Hanson, they were brought into the fold with Five Points as soon as their contract was finalized. They have been engaged and they were just recently given the 60% plans. They have given some preliminary comments. With respect to their owner’s representative, they are here today; but staff felt it was probably a good thing to hear from Wharton-Smith. If the Board wants an update, Daniel Sellers with PMA is present and can provide an update. Commissioner Zembower discussed why they have an owner’s representative and opined they should be reporting to the Board as their eyes and ears on the ground. Ms. Guillet advised they are fully engaged in the process and all of the team meetings. Commissioner Zembower advised it was his anticipation that the owner’s representative would be doing the presentation today, not staff and the contractors.
Commissioner Dallari asked Mr. Sellers if they have sign-off of all the stakeholders that they have agreed with all of the input and where the staff is going. Mr. Sellers addressed the Board and answered yes. Commissioner Dallari talked about design changes based on the pandemic and noted he is still looking for a report on those changes. Mr. Sellers advised there have been several changes like hands-free fixtures in restrooms and breakrooms, and UV light treatment in the A/C. Commissioner Dallari stated he isn’t trying to get into the weeds, he just wants to make sure Mr. Sellers feels comfortable that all of the pre- and post-pandemic issues are all being addressed. Mr. Sellers explained he isn’t sure they’re taking it to the fullest extent that they could, and those would be additional items that could be added. Discussion ensued regarding space planning, the PV array on the roof, additional secure parking, and the chiller building.
Commissioner Zembower asked Mr. Sellers to discuss the challenges and speedbumps he has hit along the way and what the results were. The Chairman pointed out the time and noted the items on the agenda that they still need to hear. Commissioner Zembower advised he is happy to take a private briefing from the owner’s representative.
Ms. Guillet reinforced that PMA has been involved every step of the way. They are not an element of the Criminal Justice Center renovation; but they are working on how they can seamlessly roll into that as well.
Ms. Brown finished the presentation with a financial discussion as presented in the agenda backup.
Mr. Jreij advised staff needs direction regarding whether or not they want to proceed with the conversion of utilities from above ground to underground. Ms. Guillet added staff also needs direction on the PV array on the Annex building. She explained there is a significant cost increase associated with it, and staff has provided a couple of options. Staff would like feedback from the Board, but they don’t have to have a final answer today. If the Board needs more information, staff can meet with each Commissioner individually and try to get an answer at the next meeting. Commissioners Dallari and Zembower asked for more information so they can discuss it at the next meeting. Commissioner Herr stated they have two very viable options with putting solar on the roof of the other two buildings, not to hold up the garage, and that seems to be the most expensive option anyway. She suggested if they’re going to do underground, they need to do it now, and Chairman Constantine agreed.
Ms. Guillet stated she received great feedback. Staff will meet individually with the Board; and at the next meeting she will bring it up under her report so the Board can give direction.
COUNTY INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPORT
Scott McIntyre, Managing Director of Hilltop Securities, addressed the Board telephonically to present the Investment Advisor’s Report (received and filed).
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, 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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY ATTORNEY BRIEFING
Agenda Item #20 – 2021-2812
Opioid Litigation Presentation
Senior Assistant County Attorney Desmond Morrell addressed the Board and stated they are at an important step with regard to the opioid litigation. The Board has inquired as to the distribution of any settlement funds, examining how they are going to be allocated, and what types of items they can spend them on. His office has continued to provide correspondence and updated allocation models so the Board is aware of what is going on. Today the County Attorney’s Office has invited outside counsel Mr. John Romano to present the Florida Attorney General’s proposed allocation plan for any settlement funds that they are anticipating as a result of the lawsuit. At the conclusion of Mr. Romano’s presentation, staff will ask for a motion to adopt a Resolution to participate in Florida’s allocation plan.
Mr. Romano addressed the Board and discussed Florida’s allocation plan (included in the agenda backup.) He stated there is a Memorandum of Understanding that has been drafted by the Florida Attorney General’s Office. His recommendation has been that the Board signs off on the MOU. The MOU has been vetted not only by staff, but also many others around the country including judges and a significant number of people within the Florida Attorney General’s Office.
Upon Mr. Applegate’s request, Mr. Romano discussed the defendant’s that are in the MOU and what they can expect down the road.
With regard to public participation, no one spoke; and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Herr, to approve appropriate Resolution #2021-R-113 supporting the Proposed Allocation Agreement from the Florida Attorney General’s Office regarding the opioid litigation.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
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Chairman Constantine recessed the meeting at 12:41 p.m.; reconvening at 2:03 p.m. with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Commissioner Dallari, Clerk of Court and Comptroller Grant Maloy, and Deputy Clerk Kyla Farrell who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Terri Porter, who were present at the Opening Session.
PROOFS OF PUBLICATION
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to authorize the filing of the proof of publication for this meeting’s scheduled public hearing into the Official Record.
Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner Dallari entered the meeting at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – LEGISLATIVE
Agenda Item #21 – 2021-2807
2021 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll Resolution
Sara Benoit, MSBU Database Coordinator, addressed the Board to present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum.
With regard to public participation, no one spoke in support or opposition, and public input was closed. A note in opposition from Ms. Jogan, Wrenwood Subdivision, was distributed to the Board in connection with the cost of garbage pickup (received).
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2021-R-114 adopting the 2021 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment (NAVA) Roll (received via flash drive) with Certification for all active non-ad valorem assessment districts (MSBUs) that provide funding for designated municipal services within unincorporated Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Guillet mentioned she sent each Commissioner an email last week regarding the lease agreement with Recovery House at the Lake Minnie property. She reminded they had done a Second Amendment extending that lease in July of 2019, and when they negotiated that lease, rather than the standard 30-day notice period, they included a six-month notice period in anticipation of the Five Points project. The Lake Minnie property unfortunately is in the way of the road project that is associated with this, so they are going to need to have them vacate that facility. She advised they will need to get onto that property next May. They have already given Recovery House verbal notice, but she would like to give them formal notification of the Termination of Lease effective April 27, 2022, which will give them nine months to continue to make arrangements for an alternative facility.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Herr, to approve that the County Manager provide formal notification of a Termination of Lease for Recovery House on Lake Minnie Drive, effective April 27, 2022.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner Dallari stated he met with the staff at Recovery House and they are trying to figure out where to go. They are dealing with at-risk people that are in need just like Rescue Outreach Mission. He would like to see if there are any additional ARPA funds available to try to help them and to see if there are any locations they could help them with. He added it would be nice if staff could research that to see if there are any options for them. Ms. Guillet responded they will look and see, but there are a lot of pulls on the ARPA funds. Staff has been talking internally as to whether or not there are some options for them to assist with the relocation. She would like the record to reflect that the property they are on now, the Lake Minnie property, was owned by Recovery House, and the County purchased that property from them for $500,000 about seven years ago. Chairman Constantine noted that Recovery House has known about this for a long time.
COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Bryant Applegate announced that their summer intern, Jodiceson Woody, will be leaving. He complimented Mr. Woody’s legal writing ability and noted he is finishing his third year at FSU Law. He encouraged the Board to view a clip that he sent to them that Mr. Woody produced for the Florida Bar website.
Mr. Applegate also mentioned that Melissa Hernandez in his office applied for and received a Fellowship with the Real Estate Probate section of the Florida Bar. He opined that is a big deal and that she will be working not only with the BAR leadership, but leaders in the state on everything from CLE courses to legislation. He added it is a great accomplishment.
Mr. Applegate stated that it is not official yet, but Lynn Porter-Carlton is going to be asked to be on the Executive Board for the Seminole County BAR Association, and that none of this would be possible without the support of the Commission.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None were brought forward.
Public Comment on Items Not Related to the Agenda
Wafa Esposito addressed the Board to comment upon the updates to the Land Development Code, water conservation, Florida native plants and “Florida-friendly” landscaping, less fertilization, and water consumption. Chairman Constantine advised that Seminole does have a water conservation program and they do give away kits to help in that endeavor.
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Tracy DeSalvo addressed the Board to talk about trash collection and suggested that every garbage truck have a machine on board for every address that it visits that could count the amount of trash cans that are emptied. That way when they received their bill, they could be advised about the amount of trash people are accumulating instead of just being randomly charged.
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Amanda Babcock addressed the Board and advised she is the Executive Director of the Seminole County Scholarship Program, which is a new preliminary program to the Miss America organization. She presented information about the Miss Seminole County Scholarship Competition. News release and flyer received.
DISTRICT REPORTS
District 2
No report.
District 4
Commissioner Lockhart reported the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) is looking to implement an interlocal agreement in order to have a backup agreement so that as local governments who are part of the planning council can continue to work together to bring in federal dollars and other types of grants and income in case the Legislature decides this next go-around to take another crack at eliminating planning councils around the state. She noted the planning councils are one of the only ways that they have the ability to bring in some of the funds and some of the support to local governments. There are other jurisdictions that have interlocal agreements already in place with their planning councils, but they are not one of them. So, they have a draft of an agreement that has a couple of scrivener’s errors that are being corrected and then can be distributed. She stated hopefully they can get that in place so they can be assured of that continued relationship.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Zembower, Commissioner Lockhart advised that the League of Cities has a representative on that board who is handling the cities. Chairman Constantine noted that this is proactive and that it was unanimously agreed to by the ECFRPC. He advised in the bill last year that did not pass, it had a provision that regional planning councils could continue on through an interlocal agreement, and that is what this is. They all know that this is a vehicle that they can get a lot of federal revenue through and it provides a valuable service. When the agreement is available, they will put it on the agenda.
District 5
Commissioner Herr informed that the Leadership Seminole board made a unanimous decision to sponsor two trainees for Sheriff’s Deputies this year. In the past they sponsored one trainee, so they have doubled that with the notion that they are recruiting local candidates to go through the program.
Also, the Port Authority (SCOPA) is revising their Purchasing Policies and Procedures. They have jumped onto Vendor Link and they will be advertising a little bit more broadly for things that they are procuring.
District 1
Commissioner Dallari reported that this past Saturday, there was an early morning accident on McCulloch Road and Seminole Avenue, on the Orange County side. Sadly, Steve McKinney Stack at the age of 77 was killed riding his bicycle. He was an avid cyclist and had ridden across the United States several times. He will be greatly missed.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT/District 3
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to appoint Thomas Kunz, Altamonte Springs, to the Board of Adjustment; Lynn Dictor, Lake Mary, to the Historical Commission; Shelley Nelson, Geneva, to the Agricultural Committee; and Rosemary Closson, Oviedo, to the Library Advisory Board.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Herr, to approve that letters of thanks be sent to those on the committees that had served prior to those who have been newly appointed today.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS
The following was received and filed:
Letter dated July 8, 2021 to BCC from Traci Houchin, Sanford City Clerk re: Notice of Public Hearing to consider the adoption of Ordinance #2021-4615, Annexation Request for 323 Hibiscus Drive.
Letter dated July 8, 2021 to BCC from Traci Houchin, Sanford City Clerk re: Notice of Public Hearing to consider the adoption of Ordinance #2021-4616, Annexation Request for 3868 E. Lake Mary Boulevard.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m., this same date.
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