BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

August 26, 2014

 

     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, August 26, 2014, in Room 1028 of the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.

     Present:

     Chairman Robert Dallari (District 1)

     Vice Chairman Brenda Carey (District 5)

     Commissioner John Horan (District 2)

     Commissioner Lee Constantine (District 3)

     Commissioner Carlton Henley (District 4)

Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller Maryanne Morse

     Acting County Manager Nicole Guillet

     County Attorney Bryant Applegate

     Deputy Clerk Erin Leben

 

 

     Pastor Ron Williams, Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church, gave the Invocation.

     Commissioner Horan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

     Maryanne Morse, Clerk of the Court, entered the meeting at this time.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

     The Business Spotlight Video for Waste Pro was presented.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

     Whit Blanton, Renaissance Planning Group, addressed the Board to state they are seeking guidance on how to best proceed with the completion of the plan for the East Altamonte SunRail Station.  He presented a PowerPoint presentation (received and filed) and stated he would be discussing the Project Goals and Process, Community Context, Recommended Plan for the East Altamonte Area and Community, and Implementation Strategies.

     Mr. Blanton reviewed the Project Overview.  He advised this is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant to focus on the SunRail Transit Oriented Development (TOD).  He advised they have been tasked to address the housing needs of the study area, jobs market and access plan, a conceptual land use plan, identification of capital facilities, and community development strategies to support the existing neighborhood in the area. 

     Mr. Blanton discussed the Study Area.  He advised that as SunRail comes into existence, these types of regional access systems tend to have a profound effect on neighborhoods and communities, so it is important that there is a positive impact and that the benefits that come from SunRail and surrounding developments support the existing neighborhood.

     Mr. Blanton discussed Transit Oriented Development and the keys to what makes it positive. 

     Mr. Blanton compared Atlanta’s Midtown/Arts Center Station to the East Altamonte Station.  He reviewed the progression of that station over a 35-year span.  He explained that this is a 20- to 30-year evolution and the plans and policies should reflect that.

     Mr. Blanton reviewed the East Altamonte Springs Vision Plan.  He discussed the coordination with the City to acknowledge this Vision Plan, the Economic Development Opportunity (EDO) District, and the Neighborhood Protection Buffer. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Mr. Blanton advised that most of this area is in unincorporated Seminole County.

     Mr. Blanton discussed the Partnership for Sustainable Communities HUD Grant and reviewed the livability principles. 

     Mr. Blanton reviewed the Public Outreach slide and explained there was some confusion over the different plans.

     Mr. Blanton discussed the Work Products slide.  He reviewed the slides for Housing and Employment Assessments, Housing Assessment Findings, Potential Housing Strategies, Employment Study Findings, Potential Employment Strategies, Development Scenarios and Recommendations relating to the Trend Scenario and Recommended Plan Scenario.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Blanton advised that the Community Open Space (COS) indicated on the map was unincorporated, but largely owned by individuals today, and that some of those homes would be acquired to help with stormwater.  He stated there was a lot of low-lying land in that area that can accommodate quite a bit of retention area for development. 

     Mr. Blanton continued reviewing the Trend Scenario and Recommended Plan Scenario.  He stated that the key to any kind of station area or redevelopment has always been providing community facilities and community services such as parking and stormwater.  He stated he is recommending some changes in mixed-use development to the north of the station area.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Mr. Blanton advised that the City’s plan will not force development, but the fact that the SunRail Station is there will spur market demand itself.  He stated what is enabling that is the ability to serve it with utilities and the ability to provide the stormwater retention.  Upon further inquiry by Chairman Dallari, he confirmed that the catalyst is utilities for both water, sewer and stormwater in addition to the train and market demand that it creates for certain types of uses.

     Mr. Blanton continued reviewing the Recommended Plan Scenario stating that their focus has been looking at creating opportunities for primarily residential development in this area.  He added that if it is focused on mixed income and elderly supportive housing, it can be a huge benefit to existing people living in the community. 

     Mr. Blanton displayed and reviewed the Connectivity Improvements and Utility Systems and the Implementation Strategies.  He recommended the City of Altamonte Springs and the County enter into a Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) to work out the terms and details regarding utilities. 

     Mr. Blanton displayed and reviewed the Policies and Programs and Partnerships regarding the Implementation Strategies. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Mr. Blanton explained that from the discussions he has had with the public, their concerns are first with gentrification and that rising land values and rising demand will force them out of their homes and their neighborhood.  He stated that affordable housing and elderly housing are the two greatest needs as a result of that concern.  He advised that the public further expressed a concern in losing a sense of community as a result of this development. 

     Joseph Felder, 655 Lake Mobile Drive, addressed the Board to discuss his concerns with the project.  He expressed his concern with the area becoming too high in density for residents and with outside contractors being used as opposed to local contractors for the construction of this area.  He stated he would like to know if they could put quiet zones in this area. 

     Chairman Dallari stated that the MetroPlan organization is working to do a quiet zone for the entire region.  Additionally, Seminole County is applying for a quiet zone for the whole county.

     James McMillon, 1271 Dunbar Street, addressed the Board to express his concern that this area is not accustomed to the use of public transportation as a way of life.  He stated he was concerned with whether or not this rail service will sustain itself into the future. 

     Mr. McMillon expressed his concern that the community will be annihilated.  He stated he is not opposing change and the establishment of this plan, but the implementation strategy has to be one that will minimize impact on the community. 

     Brian Morse, 506 Peachtree Lane, addressed the Board to state he is not against growth in the community, but they are against gentrification and things that will not benefit the community.  He then listed those areas the community believes would improve their quality of life such as daycare centers, a center for teenagers, and a center for senior citizens. 

     Mr. Morse stated that regarding whatever development takes place, they feel it is important to use African American contractors.  He stated the community is not against growth or development, but they wish for their voice to be heard and they do not want to be pushed out.

     Marcella Jenkins, 1010 Blake Street, addressed the Board to state she is a citizen of East Altamonte Springs and she believes in change but has concern with how the change is made.  She stated her biggest concern is their elderly population losing their homes and the developer not providing housing for them.  She asked that the Board please guarantee housing for the elderly community that is in jeopardy of losing their homes. 

     Rolando Vallares, 2023 Sepler Court, addressed the Board to state he owns several of the vacant lots in this area.  He advised that he thinks the proposal that was presented today was very good and he thinks it will help the community.  He feels that if you want an area where there is no development, you need to go to a rural area. 

     Commissioner Carey stated any time you have a community that is seeking change, it is a difficult discussion.  She stated it is a fine balance in allowing change to happen and keeping a sense of community and character in the community.  She opined that the suggestions from the public such as daycare centers, resource education centers, senior centers, teen programs, and guaranteed housing are all important strategies. 

     Commissioner Carey advised that at the other SunRail Stations, the County is looking at multi-family development around them, and in order to ever have TOD density, changes are inevitable.  She stated she is looking forward to having the TOD land use come back to the Board.  She stated they need a strategy for these communities in anticipation of these developments. 

     Commissioner Carey stated she wanted to advise the community that a Future Land Use change only means that the County has a vision.  She explained that it does not change anything and whether they sell their land or want to be a part of the development is an individual decision.  She opined that this Future Land Use Map would only help the values in that particular community.  She added that there are a lot of challenges that will face all of the communities as they go through this process and she would like the County to be strategic in their policies of how they are going to address those. 

     Commissioner Carey opined that this particular study brought up some good ideas and brought things to the forefront because this is the first study done due to the HUD Grant.  She stated she is looking forward to recommendations coming from staff from this report as to how they are going to address some of the community’s concerns.

     Commissioner Constantine expressed his excitement about the upcoming project.  He stated the City of Altamonte Springs and the Wynwood Community have had a relationship that was symbiotic in moving together.  He commended Wynwood on being a proud community that was a leader in Central Florida and stated that heritage and culture should be continued.  He feels that in many ways this plan helps doing so while building the prosperity that has been lacking in that area.

     Commissioner Constantine stated he was happy to hear that Renaissance Planning worked with the City of Altamonte Springs as well as the Wynwood Community and that they are moving forward together.

     Commissioner Constantine stated that he disagrees with the previous comment that utilities are the catalyst for growth.  He feels that the catalyst for growth has been the SunRail Station and utilities are a necessity to ensure the growth.  He opined that the Joint Planning Agreement that Mr. Blanton suggested is an excellent idea. 

     Commissioner Henley stated that he has been familiar with the Wynwood Community for 35 years and on numerous occasions he has listened to the fears that the Board heard today.  He stated that there has not been much change in that community and part of the reason for that is the fear the public spoke about.  He stated that more than a third of the residents in this area earn less than $20,000 per year, and for them to get water presently, they are required to annex into the City.  If they get water without annexation, there is a 25-percent surcharge.  He stated for those citizens to pay additional taxes and then to pay for the water service is a significant financial burden. 

     Commissioner Henley stated he met with the members of the South Seminole Community Improvement Association and they expressed concern about more government grant money coming to that area.  He advised the block grant money is committed for approximately two years to a similar neighborhood.  He added that does not mean that help will not be coming, but it will not happen overnight.  He advised that he urged the community to set their priorities as to what they would like to see happen in that area so they will be prepared to submit grants to accomplish their priorities.  He added that the County and the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council both advised that they can provide assistance with grant writing. 

     Commissioner Henley reiterated the concerns of the citizens about being pushed out of the land they have owned and protected for many years and stated the County has to be sensitive to their needs by making affordable housing available to that community.  He stated that this Board will see that the community has input and influence on the future development. 

     Commissioner Henley stated that there is an abundance of people in this county who have low or no skills and most of the businesses coming in are high-tech businesses, which does not meet the needs of those people unless they can get the necessary training.  He said he is happy to see this report and is dedicated to doing whatever he can to see that it will come to fruition, but it will take a number of years. 

     Commissioner Constantine stated that from the standpoint of public dollars, he does not think it would be prudent to have duplicate utilities being built in areas that already have water and sewer available to it.

     Ed Torres, Public Works Director for the City of Altamonte Springs, addressed the Board to state there are already utilities in that area that extend far beyond that entire community to the north and northwest.  In terms of the annexation requirements, he advised the citizens are not required to annex at the time they obtain the service. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Mr. Torres advised that of the entire area that is being served by the City, most of the people are already connected.  He said he thinks the big misconception regarding annexation is that people think if they get service, they will be annexed into the City and that is not the case. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Mr. Torres advised if they are not annexing, there will be a 25-percent surcharge on their utilities. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Mr. Torres advised that he was unaware of the amount of people that are being served, but he has a map indicating the entire area being serviced.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Torres confirmed that if the resident is not within the city limits and the City is providing them utilities, there is a 25-percent surcharge.  He confirmed that they would have to sign a utility agreement that said once they became contiguous, they would have to annex into the city. 

     Mr. Torres displayed a map (received and filed) indicating the Northeast Area Water Services.  He indicated the area being serviced by the City of Altamonte Springs and the areas serviced by the City of Casselberry.  He advised that they have Interlocal Agreements with Seminole County to serve the Apple Valley area. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Torres stated that there is sewer in most of the area, but not all.  He added that regarding the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), they already have water throughout the area so they won’t have to extend anymore, but they may have to do some sewer line extensions or a lift station if the development is too low.  He stated that if you look at a floodplain map, which was not shown in the planning study, the floodplain actually covers that entire southwest area of the Wynwood Community, so what they are doing is containing that floodplain quite a bit.  He advised that you could not develop the area around the SunRail Station without taking care of the floodplain.

     Upon further inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Torres advised that the City is acquiring land and doing a master stormwater retention area for the area within the buffer that Altamonte Springs studied. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Nicole Guillet, Acting County Manager, stated that they need direction from the Board to pursue a Joint Planning Agreement.  She stated staff wanted feedback on the study and direction from the Board with what they would like staff to do with the recommendations in the study, and they will move forward with the ones they want and adjust the ones the Board is not comfortable with.

     With regard to the CDBG funds, Ms. Guillet advised they are generally multi-year projects and there is always more need than there is available funding.  She stated that for the immediate outset years, most of those funds are committed to other projects, but if the Board would like staff to focus on this area, staff can look at that for future projects.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey regarding the issue of the Joint Planning Agreement from Altamonte Springs, Ms. Guillet advised that based on what staff hears from the Board today, they will start putting together their own Comprehensive Plan policy recommendations for the Board to consider, so they have an Implementation Plan.

     Commissioner Constantine stated he firmly believes the Joint Planning Agreement is the next essential step in working with not only the City of Altamonte Springs but also with the citizens to put together the long-term future of this community.  He stated that when property is available and contiguous to a city for annexation, it makes sense to him that the City and the individual work together to annex. 

     Regarding the issue of what staff is to do next, Commissioner Horan stated he thinks the Board should direct staff to pursue the study recommendations and see if, in fact, it is in the County’s best interest together with the City of Altamonte Springs to enter into some kind of an arrangement where they can start implementing some of the recommendations in the study. 

     Commissioner Horan discussed the concerns of the Wynwood Community.  He stated as a commissioner, whatever policies he has to consider in implementing this plan or pursuing the study, he will keep in mind everything this community has established in their time there and be respectful of it.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Mr. Blanton explained that by local involvement, he thinks it would be very productive to reach out to key community residents, establish a Neighborhood Working Group, and engage the community in conversations.

     Chairman Dallari opined that the Wynwood Community needs to get a better identity geographically.

     Upon further inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Mr. Blanton advised that Wynwood is the majority of the study area. 

     Chairman Dallari stated that in doing the JPA, Wynwood and the other communities need to be identified geographically.  He expressed the importance of the community being involved and considering the elderly in their decisions. 

     Regarding the school property discussed previously, Chairman Dallari stated a community center or education center makes sense.  He added that he thinks staff needs to look at the overall utility map to see what makes the best sense regarding utilities so they can do a proper JPA with Seminole County, the City of Altamonte Springs, and the Wynwood Community.

     Ms. Guillet advised she feels she has adequate direction from the Board and staff will begin working on an Implementation Strategy.  Aerial maps of the Altamonte Springs SunRail Station Area Plan relating to Connectivity, Recommended Plan Scenario, and Trend Scenario were received and filed.

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     Chairman Dallari recessed the meeting at 10:56 a.m. and convened at 11:09 a.m. as the U.S. Highway 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency. 

U.S HWY 17-92 CRA

 

     Sonia Fonseca, U.S. 17-92 CRA Program Manager, addressed the Board to present a follow-up to the U.S. 17-92 CRA Work Session held on July 22, 2014.  U.S. 17-92 CRA Work Session packet was received and filed.

     Ms. Fonseca reviewed the CRA Work Session Executive Summary.  She stated the first confirmation they need is in Part 2, to determine whether the initiatives they are removing from their Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) are correct, and to confirm when the Board would like to terminate the mini-grant program. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Ms. Fonseca reviewed the Project Status in the Application section of the packet stating there are seven mini grants currently in the process.  These mini grants were submitted before May 13, which is when they officially stopped taking mini grant applications.  The mini grants total $29,475, which is substantially less than what was budgeted for the year.  She advised if they were approved, they would still be below their annual budget. 

     Commissioner Carey advised that she thinks they need to stop taking applications on mini grants, but they need to address the ones that are already in the pipeline. 

     Chairman Dallari stated he feels the Work Session is very accurate as it’s labeled and he suggested a vote to adopt these changes if the Board sees it appropriate.

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to adopt the items as laid out in the Executive Summary from the Work Session on July 22, 2014, with the caveat that the mini grants that were already in the pipeline prior to this are funded.

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

     Ms. Fonseca reviewed the U.S. 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Stormwater Contract Draft Scope of Services and stated staff’s hope was to have the Board’s input as quickly as possible so that they can begin the process of soliciting this service. 

     Ms. Guillet advised that staff will touch base with each of the commissioners before they advertise it, but they just finalized the outline yesterday and wanted to ensure they were not missing anything the CRA Board might want to see in that scope.

     Regarding Section 4 of the CRA Work Session PowerPoint presentation, Commissioner Carey stated that their focus would be only on catalyst projects and she feels that they need to define what that is. 

     Ms. Fonseca advised they would bring that before the Board when they bring them the budget recommendations. 

     Commissioner Horan stated he thinks they should be mindful that what they are doing may have an effect on already approved CIPs and Master Plans to the extent that they need to come back, be readopted or reviewed by the RPA, and then readopted by the CRA. 

     Ms. Fonseca advised this is going before the RPA on September 4th.

     Commissioner Horan commended Ms. Fonseca on doing a great job on the CRA.  He thanked the Board for focusing attention on this at such an important time. 

     Commissioner Constantine stated he believes it is important that they concentrate on funding infrastructure that affects the entire area of U.S. 17-92. 

     Ms. Fonseca stated the Proposed FY 14/15 CRA Capital Improvement Plan reflects the changes that staff was directed to make and sets aside additional funding for the acquisition of regional ponds and for Oxford Road in the event the Board wants to create incentives. 

     Ms. Guillet advised that the packet that was distributed is a follow-up to the Work Session and they are not asking the Board to take action on anything in the packet today.  She advised that the budget will come to the Board next month and that will give the Board the opportunity to look at the CIP Program and determine whether or not it’s consistent with the direction the Board gave at the Work Session.

     Commissioner Horan stated it is difficult to have one project that affects the 13-mile stretch of 17-92, so their Master Plan and CIPs that have been approved have taken note of that fact.  He stated as they go forward with the CRA, they need to be mindful of the lessons learned.

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     Ms. Fonseca presented the request to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the CRA and the City of Sanford for its request for funding to remove contaminated soil at the former City of Sanford Police Station located at 815 South French Avenue and the related consulting services to oversee the bidding and project itself in the amount of $235,000.  She advised that the scope of work is primarily to excavate 972 cubic yards of soil, transport and dispose of that soil at a thermal treatment facility or landfill, and backfill the excavation and resurface the ground.  The consultant for this project estimated the costs at $175,000.  In addition to that estimate, they are requesting approval of CEI Services in the amount of $60,000 for bidding activities, contractor selection, permitting, oversight sampling, and installing and monitoring wells.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Tom George, Deputy City Manager for the City of Sanford, addressed the Board to state the City applied for the funds for the Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program and he thinks it will be a distant future before they are approved. 

     Upon further inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. George advised there are no funds allocated for this project.  He added this is a key project for the City and is key to the potential for some development of affordable housing.  He stated the breakdown is $175,000 for the cleanup, and they expect the bids to exceed that, and $85,000 for the State-required monitoring during the excavation and construction. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Horan, Mr. George advised that during the excavation, they have to constantly test the soils to determine the margins and constantly test the groundwater that’s discharged into the stormwater system.  He stated that the $235,000 figure has been the number from the start of the project.

     Upon further inquiry by Commissioner Horan, Mr. George advised the reason this project was budgeted at the $150,000 instead of $235,000 is because they were unsure whether there were additional monies available for the testing.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Mr. George advised when the City swapped the property with some property in downtown Sanford, they entered into an agreement with the developer obligating the City to clean up the contamination.  The developer has committed to the intent to build a project similar to the project that was designed for downtown, which was a mixed-use project with retail on the bottom floor and a four-story building with up to 50 units of affordable housing.  He stated they have an approved conceptual design and development for that project that currently meets City requirements.

     Commissioner Carey opined that it was a good decision by the City to swap this property with the developer and this would be a catalyst property. 

     Upon inquiry by Ms. Guillet, Mr. George explained that the $235,000 figure was comprised of the $150,000 that they thought was approved and the $85,000 for monitoring.  The consultant estimated the construction project will be $175,000 and the monitoring would be $85,000. 

     Ms. Guillet advised that the funding would come from the CRA Trust Fund.  Currently there is $150,000 budgeted, but they can move money around to accommodate that if it is the Board’s request.

     Chairman Dallari opined that whatever decision they make, they have to set this project up for success and it is important to not underfund it.  He added if they do underfund the project, the City has to be aware of that.

     Ms. Fonseca advised that in the proposed new budget, this is actually budgeted in two years.  She added that she has the number as $235,000 and if the City is requesting $260,000, staff would need to amend their application. 

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to approve the Interlocal Agreement, as shown on page ______, between the CRA and the City of Sanford for funding at a level up to $260,000 for the removal of contaminated soil at the former City of Sanford Police Station, located at 815 South French Avenue, and the related consulting services; and adopt appropriate Resolution #2014-R-159, as shown on page ______, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #14-056 providing funding from the 17-92 CRA Fund, Contingency Reserve for Planned Projects and Capital Improvement Reserves Other Than Land.

     Under discussion, Commissioner Horan stated he would like to see the numbers firmed up.  He requested detail on what is contained in the $260,000. 

     Commissioner Carey requested that the City provide clarification to staff as soon as possible.

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

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     Ms. Fonseca presented the request to approve Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement between the U.S. 17-92 CRA and the City of Sanford revising the completion date for the design phase of the U.S. 17-92 Beautification Project, from Park Drive to First Street within the City of Sanford, from October 16, 2014 to April 16, 2015.  She advised the reason for the request for extension is because the design documents are at 90 percent complete, but the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) needs to review those plans and give their comments so they can address those comments.  Staff recommends approval of the request.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Ms. Fonseca advised that the total budget was $2 million and that included $332,400 for design, the balance of which is for the actual construction which is just under $1.7 million.

     Ms. Guillet advised that the $1.7 million for the construction phase of this will still have to come back to the Board for approval.  She added that it has been set aside in the budget.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Ms. Fonseca advised that FDOT is already looking at the plans, so they have already started the process of review and comment.  She confirmed that this is only for the design approval and there will still be time for them to do the actual construction.

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to approve Amendment #1, as shown on page ______, to the Interlocal Agreement between the U.S. 17-92 CRA and the City of Sanford to extend the date from October 16, 2014 to April 16, 2015.

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

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     Ms. Fonseca presented the request to approve the Second Amendment to the CRA Redevelopment and Construction Agreement between Seminole Sir Vac & Sew Vacuum Village and the U.S. 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency, for the property located at 700 North Street, Fern Park, extending the completion date from September 30, 2014 to September 30, 2015.

     Ms. Fonseca advised that on March 26, 2013, the CRA approved the redevelopment grant for Sir Vac & Sew and that project commenced.  The grant approval was for $117,905.  Since that approval, the project has encountered some difficulties, not the least of which is that they have a metal roof installation that has gone wrong, so they are embroiled in litigation about that and as a result will not meet the extended deadline.  Staff recommends approval of the request.

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to approve the Second Amendment to the CRA Redevelopment and Construction Grant Agreement, as shown on page ______, between Seminole Sir Vac & Sew Vacuum Village and the U.S. 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency for the property located at 700 North Street, Fern Park, extending the completion date from September 30, 2014 to September 30, 2015.

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

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     Ms. Fonseca presented the request for approval of the SR 434 and Florida Avenue Streetscape Design Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Winter Springs in the amount of $50,000; and adoption of the associated Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #14-111 providing funding from the U.S. 17-92 CRA Fund Contingency Projects reserve.

     Ms. Fonseca stated on February 25, 2014, the City presented two proposed streetscape projects to the Board including Gateway Streetscape Beautification along the intersection of SR 434 and the intersection of Florida Avenue and U.S. 17-92.  According to the Board’s review, those projects did not have sufficient design and a hard enough estimate for approval.  Therefore, the Board allowed them $50,000 to get conceptual designs and enough to provide firmer numbers.

     Commissioner Carey stated she wanted to make sure that the City is clear that if they move forward with this design, they would be the ones that would have to do the landscaping.  She advised she would not want to obligate $50,000 for a design that will be put on a shelf. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Randy Woodruff, Senior Planner for the City of Winter Springs, addressed the Board to advise this request is not solely for landscaping.  It is a single component of the request as it relates to the SR 434 project for the decorative sidewalk placements, lighting, and roadway improvements. 

     Upon further inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Woodruff advised that this project was in the pipeline prior to the changes to the CRA. 

     Commissioner Carey explained that she does not mind the CRA helping with the design, but she does not want to vote to spend CRA funds when the decision has just been made to spend the funds on Infrastructure. 

     Discussion ensued regarding the previous meeting at which this intersection was discussed.

     Brett Blackadar, County Engineer, advised that the intersection of SR 434 and U.S. 17-92 was added to the One-Cent Sales Tax Program.  He stated it has not been budgeted, but it is in there as an approved project. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Blackadar advised that the intention was to supplement what the CRA was doing to cover the west side of the intersection that is not in the CRA.  He stated that he put the intersection in the program without much detail. 

     Regarding the previous conversation about this intersection, Commissioner Horan stated one of the issues was that if both projects were approved in the full amount, the City of Winter Springs will have drawn more out of the CRA than they put in.  He also reiterated Commissioner Carey’s comments about wanting to focus the CRA funding specifically on things like infrastructure and stormwater.  He also discussed that there are opportunities with the One-Cent Sales Tax to have Interlocal Agreements between the cities and the County with the money that’s allocated.  He stated he has no problem approving the $50,000 out of the CRA fund for the design, but the City of Winter Springs has to be mindful to ensure it is consistent when working with staff through the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) with the funding sources and also with what plan they have in the future.

     Commissioner Carey stated it might be more prudent to continue this item and let County staff and the City of Winter Springs staff get together and discuss the intersection at SR 434 and U.S. 17-92, what that scope would look like and how it could be funded. 

     Commissioner Constantine agreed that it would be prudent to look at how they are going to move forward. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Ms. Fonseca and Mr. Blackadar advised they have not spoken with the City of Longwood about their portion of the intersection.

     Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to continue request to approve the SR 434 and Florida Avenue Streetscape Design Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Winter Springs in the amount of $50,000; and associated Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #14-111 providing funding from the CRA Fund Contingency Projects reserve.

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

     Chairman Dallari echoed Commissioner Horan’s comment that Ms. Fonseca was doing a wonderful job and thanked her for her hard work and dedication to the County.

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     Chairman Dallari adjourned the U.S. 17-92 CRA meeting at 11:49 a.m. and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA

     Ms. Guillet advised that staff has requested that Item #11, Approve a Corrective Mortgage Deed and Corrective Restrictive Use Covenant for the group home owned by American Living, Inc., and Item #13, Approve the final plat for the Walden Cove Subdivision, be pulled from the agenda.  She added that Item #31, Job Growth Incentive (JGI) Resolution, Funding Agreement and Associated Budget Amendment Request, has been pulled from the agenda.

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

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

Community Services

Business Office

 7.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Assignment of Lease Agreement; Assignment of Business Associate Agreement; Assignment of Comprehensive Mental Health Services Agreement; Assignment of Adult Drug Court Services Agreement; and Assignment of Grant Funding Agreement, as shown on page ______, between Seminole County and Seminole Community Mental Health Center d/b/a Seminole Behavioral Healthcare thereafter referred to as Aspire Health Partners Inc.

 8.  Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2014-R-160, as shown on page ______, amending certain fees set forth in Section 20.26 of the Seminole County Administrative Code pertaining to fees and charges for services provided by the Seminole County Health Department.

Community Assistance Division

 9.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the 2014-2015 Extended Daycare Agreement, as shown on page ______, with Seminole County Public Schools

Community Development Division

10.  Approve and accept the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) monthly Snapshot/Report and properties acquired by Seminole County Government

Compliance Division

11.  Pulled from the agenda request to approve a Corrective Mortgage Deed and Corrective Restrictive Use Covenant for the group home owned by American Living, Inc., for occupancy by developmentally disabled males.

 

Development Services

Planning & Development Division

12.  Approve the plat for Lowe’s Oviedo Minor Plat for property located on the northeast corner of Red Bug Lake Road and Dovera Drive, Dimension Oviedo Venture LLC, Sprint Retail Store.

13.  Pulled from the agenda request to approve the final plat for the Walden Cove Subdivision containing 32 lots on 18.11 acres zoned PD (Planned Development), located at the intersection of Orange Boulevard and Walden View Drive, Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc.

14.  Approve the minor plat for Apopka Bear Lake Shoppes subdivision containing two commercial lots on 3.39 acres, located on the southeast corner of State Road 436 and Bear Lake Road, FPWL 5 SEQ, LLC.

15.  Approve the final plat for the Lakeside Estates subdivision containing 39 lots on 29.87 acres, located on the west side of Dodd Road, approximately one-quarter mile north of Howell Branch Road, and approximately one-half mile south of Dike Road, Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc.

 

Environmental Services

Business Office

16.  Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2014-R-161, as shown on page ______, amending Seminole County Administrative Code Section 20.45 with updates addressing the purpose, definitions, rates and charges for Miscellaneous Service Charges, with effective date of October 1, 2014. 

17.  Approve the Lobbyist Registration Forms, as shown on page ______, with de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. and Manson Bolves, P.A. providing water and wastewater legal services for the County to register with Water Management Districts to act as lobbyists serving the County interests per new requirements in state law.

18.  Approve changes to the Conditional Utility Agreement for Water, Wastewater or Reclaimed Services template.

 

Solid Waste Management Division

19. Approve Declarations, as shown on page ______, to the Public for the closure of the Sanlando and Upsala landfills.

 

Public Works

Engineering Division

20.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2014-R-162, as shown on page ______, and authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Agency Program (LAP) Supplemental Agreement Number 2, as shown on page ______, with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, to reduce the reimbursement funding for the Construction and CEI Services for the Seminole Wekiva Trail, Phase 4, Project from the Orange County Line (Maitland Boulevard Extension/Bear Lake Road Intersection) to behind Walmart - West Town Corners, a distance of 2.04 miles.

21.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2014-R-163, as shown on page ______, and authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Agency Program (LAP) Supplemental Agreement Number 1, as shown on page ______, with the Florida Department of Transportation relating to reimbursement funding for the Construction and CEI Services for the Mitchell Hammock Road at State Road 426 Intersection Improvement Project (addition of a westbound left-turn lane on southbound State Road 426).

 

Resource Management

Budget and Fiscal Management Division

22.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2014-R-164, as shown on page ______, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #14-110 through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Fund in the amount of $107,167 for appropriation of program income and 2nd mortgage provided/forgiven.

Purchasing & Contracts Division

23.  Approve Amendment #2, as shown on page ______, to Work Order #34 (Hattaway Drive Improvements) under PS-2249-07/BHJ (CEI Services for Construction Projects less than $1 Million Dollars) in the amount of $21,326.01 with Keith & Schnars, P.A. from Ft. Lauderdale; and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the Work Order Amendment.

24.  Approve an increase to the Board-approved Estimated Term Usage under PS-8565-13/JVP, MSA for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for Federally Funded Projects by an additional $500,000.

 

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

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS’ CONSENT AGENDA

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

Clerk's Office

25.  Approval of Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page ______, dated July 21 and 28, 2014; and Payroll Approval List, as shown on page ______, dated July 31, 2014; approval of the BCC Official Minutes dated July 22, 2014; and Clerk's "Received and Filed" - for information only.

 

1.    Work Order #18, as shown on page ______, to PS-8186-13.

 

2.    Change Order #1, as shown on page ______, to CC-9155-14.

 

3.    Closeout, as shown on page ______, to RFP-9059-13.

 

4.    Work Order #3, as shown on page ______, to PS-5116-10.

 

5.    Work Order #12, as shown on page ______, to PS-8148-12.

 

6.    Executed Memorandum of Agreement, as shown on page ______, for Executed Locally Funded Agreement for the acquisition of right-of-way for intersection improvements on County Road 46A (W. 25th Street) west of Club Road to east of Marshall Avenue, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners on March 11, 2014.

 

7.    IFB-601988-14, as shown on page ______, Term Contract for Purchase of Tower Apparatus for Fire Rescue with Sutphen Corporation.

 

8.    Order Approving Revised Underground Distribution Tariffs from the Florida Public Service Commission regarding petition for approval of revised underground distribution tariffs by Duke Energy Florida, Inc. issued on July 31, 2014.

 

9.    Work Order #21, as shown on page ______, to PS-8047-12.

 

10.    Work Orders #4, #7, #8 and #11, as shown on page ______, to CC-9192-13.

 

11.    Work Orders #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11, as shown on page ______, to PS-8148-12.

 

12.    Amendment #4, as shown on page ______, to Work Order #38 to PS-4388-09.

 

13.    Amendment #3, as shown on page ______, to Work Order #35 to PS-2249-07.

 

14.    Work Orders #22 and #23, as shown on page ______, to PS-8047-12.

 

15.    Change Order #2, as shown on page ______, to CC-8825-13.

 

16.    Change Order #2, as shown on page ______, to CC-8805-13.

 

17.    Closeout, as shown on page ______, to CC-8794-13.

 

18.    Third Amendment, as shown on page ______, to RFP-601745-13.

 

19.    First Amendment, as shown on page ______, to IFB-601527-12.

 

20.    Seminole County Home Ownership Assistance Program State Housing Initiative Partnership Program Rehabilitation Assistance Corrected Mortgage Deed, as shown on page ______, for Juanita DeBose.

 

21.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ______, to Work Order #19 to PS-5438-10.

 

22.    Addendum #2, as shown on page ______, to Monroe Commerce Center (South) Phase 2 Developer’s Commitment Agreement, Commitments, Classifications and District Description.

 

23.    Work Order #4, as shown on page ______, to PS-8565-13.

 

24.    Change Order #2, as shown on page ______, to CC-9166-14.

 

25.    Amendment #2, as shown on page ______, to Work Order #18 to PS-5174-04.

 

26.    Amendment #2, as shown on page ______, to Work Order #11 to PS-5174-04.

 

27.    Tennis Developmental Instructor Agreement, as shown on page ______, for Leonard Louis Lopez; and Parks Contracts for Services, as shown on page ______, for Derek A. Woller and Susan Dodd.

 

28.    Closeout, as shown on page ______, to CC-8902-13.

 

29.    Work Order #24, as shown on page ______, to PS-8047-12.

 

30.    Recorded Development Order, as shown on page ______, (#14-27500028) for Alcoholic Beverage License, CWS-Oviedo Dev LLC for Rock and Brews Restaurant.

 

31.    Maintenance Bond, as shown on page ______, #1027845 for Streets, Curbs and Storm Drains for the project known as Silverleaf Park in the amount of $230,329.35.

 

32.    Right-of-Way Utilization Permit Maintenance Bond, as shown on page ______, #21BSBGL7591 for Streets, Curbs and Storm Drains for the project known as Rinehart Road & CR 46A (Solara) in the amount of $9,720.92.

 

33.    Recording of Plats and Certificate of Title, as shown on page ______, for the project known as BJ’s at Oviedo Crossing A Replat, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July 22, 2014.

 

34.    Bids as follows:  IFB-602037-14, RFP-601999-14, and RFP-602017-14.

 

Sheriff’s Office

26.  Expenditure of $2,500 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide for a contribution to The Seminole County Youth Commissions for Youth Summit VI.

27.  Expenditure of $1,500 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide for a contribution to Brethren Reaching Out in support of its after-school youth program activities.

 

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

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

     Paula Halleck, Development Services, addressed the Board to present a request from John Kelly for a release of lien for property located at 1870 Royal Majesty Court, Oviedo.  She reviewed the background timeline as indicated in the Agenda Memorandum.  Mr. Kelly is requesting the release of lien for the property that the lien is attached to and not the property where the violation occurred. 

     Ms. Halleck advised that after reviewing the case, staff is recommending that the request for release of lien be denied for the property located at 1870 Royal Majesty Court.  Staff is basing this recommendation on the time and duration of the non-compliance, the lien was accruing for more than three years, and the fact that a lien attaches to all real or personal property owned by a respondent. 

     John Kelly, 1875 Lakemonte Avenue, addressed the Board to state this Code Enforcement Board lien has prohibited him from buying his dream home.  Mr. Kelly explained how he came to find this home and advised that within a few days of closing on the property, he found out about the lien.  He requested that the lien be lifted from the Royal Majesty Court property and assigned solely to the Winston Street property. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Kelly advised that he had set up simultaneous closings for the properties and then a few days before everything was set to close, it derailed and the lien showed up on the house he was purchasing. 

     Commissioner Carey stated she does not think allowing Ms. Johnson to not be obligated for anything is the answer to this problem. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Bryant Applegate, County Attorney, advised that releasing the lien and reducing the amount are both options to resolve this.  He added that because the previous owner quit-claimed the property that the violation was on, there would be an issue with going after that owner. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Ms. Halleck advised that it took 103 days for the original property owner to clean up the property.

     Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to reduce the lien from $203,500 to $20,325 plus the administrative costs of $522.21, and to be paid within 30 days after the closing; and authorize the Chairman to execute the Satisfaction of Lien upon payment in full.

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

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     Ray Hooper, Purchasing and Contracts Manager, addressed the Board to present the request to Award RFP-602035-14/TLR to provide Financial Advisory Services relating to the analysis, structure, and marketing obligations for capital projects as well as other tasks defined in the scope of services.  He advised the County received proposals from First Southwest Company; Public Financial Management, Inc.; and Public Resources Advisory Group, Inc.  He stated copies of these proposals were forwarded to the Board members by memo for review.  He stated comments of the evaluation committee were provided in the backup of the Agenda Memorandum.  Staff is requesting the Board select a firm and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the appropriate Agreement prepared by the County Attorney’s Office.

     Wendell Gaertner, 214 S. Woodlynne Avenue, addressed the Board to state he represents the Public Resource Advisory Group, where he is a Senior Managing Director and a partner.  He reviewed a computer model based on the information that is in the evaluation notes. 

     Mr. Hooper distributed the business cards of the commission and instructed the Board to vote for the firm that they want the contract to be awarded to. 

     The Board voted, by ballot, to rank the number one firm.  Mr. Hooper announced that Commissioners Dallari, Carey, Horan and Henley voted for First Southwest Company, and Commissioner Constantine voted for Public Financial Management Group.

     No one else spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to award RFP-602035-14/TLR, as shown on page ______, to First Southwest Company for Financial Advisory Services; and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the agreement with the selected firm.

     Under discussion, Commissioner Carey stated the three companies are great companies, but that it is important to look at the years of experience the County has with their representative from First Southwest Company.  She stated they have an excellent bond rating in this community, which is a great value to the citizens, and she feels a lot of that has been a result of the advice they have received over the years. 

     Commissioner Horan stated the determining aspect to him was the longstanding good service of First Southwest Company. 

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

     The business cards showing the firms selected were not received and filed.

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     Ken York, Economic Development, addressed the Board to present a request for approval of the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) Funding Agreement between Seminole County and Hernon Manufacturing, Inc., providing a total incentive in the amount of $40,000 for the creation of 20 jobs; the Interlocal Agreement between Seminole County and the City of Sanford, addressing the City’s contribution to the JGI incentive ($20,000); and the associated Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #14-109 totaling $20,000. 

     Mr. York presented the request as outlined in the Agenda Memorandum.  He advised that the City of Sanford adopted a Resolution on August 11th to participate in this project in the amount of $20,000.

     It was determined that the applicant did not wish to make a presentation.

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     District Commissioner Carey advised she is pleased to have Hernon Manufacturing in the community for the last 20 years and she is looking forward to the expansion and additional jobs. 

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Henley, to approve the Job Growth Incentive (JGI) Funding Agreement, as shown on page ______, between Seminole County and Hernon Manufacturing, Inc., providing a total incentive in the amount of $40,000 for the creation of 20 jobs; approve the Interlocal Agreement, as shown on page ______, between Seminole County and the City of Sanford addressing the City’s contribution to the JGI incentive ($20,000); and adopt Appropriate Resolution #2014-R-165, as shown on page ______, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #14-109 in the amount of $20,000.

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

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     Request to approve JGI Funding Agreement and Associate BAR #14-108 was presented.  Ms. Guillet advised that this item has been pulled from the agenda.

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     Chairman Dallari recessed the meeting at 12:15 p.m. and reconvened at 12:31 p.m. 

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     Joe Abel, Leisure Services Director, addressed the Board to present a request to approve the Sylvan Lake Sports Center Use and Management Private/Public Partnership Agreement with Orlando Sports Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando City Soccer Foundation, Inc.

     Mr. Abel reviewed the changes to page seven and page eight of the agreement.  He gave a brief summary of the contract, stating that it was for approximately 13,000 square feet of the training facility and Fields E and F as identified in the contract for professional soccer training with Orlando City Soccer, which will allow the remaining portion of the park to continue to be used for public use. 

     Commissioner Carey thanked staff and Orlando City Soccer for spending a lot of time working with her and the people in the community so that they understand this will not affect the community soccer groups and that she looks forward to continuing to work with them.  She added that she thinks the additional four fields will be helpful as there is a shortage of fields.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Constantine regarding the four fields remaining that would be under the control of the Leisure Services Department, Mr. Abel advised the County will have priority.

     Commissioner Henley stated he would like to see a community meeting to explain to the neighborhood the details of the agreement.

     Commissioner Horan commended staff, the community, and the stakeholders for working on an agreement where the recreational interest of the people who use the fields has been balanced and met.  He further commended the County Attorney’s Office on their hard work on this agreement. 

     Debbie Blais was called to speak and it was determined she was not in attendance.

     No one else spoke in support or in opposition.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Constantine, Mr. Abel advised that it is stipulated in the contract that this would be used as the Orlando City Soccer practice field and if not, the County would have the ability to discontinue the contract. 

     Mr. Applegate confirmed he would give Commissioner Constantine the portion of the agreement that states that.

     Commissioner Constantine stated there are two ways to get into this facility and they need to monitor Lake Sylvan Road and the road that goes into the neighborhoods to ensure they are being properly maintained and that the citizens that live there today have the ability to get in and out of their homes with the increase in traffic.

     Mr. Applegate stated this is a public/private partnership agreement that he thinks is going to promote the youth soccer programs in Seminole County to an extraordinary level.  He advised there is a commitment on the part of Orlando City Soccer to use the training facility, but the additional two fields that the County will net will not only promote soccer, but other sports as well.  He stated in addition to the Sports Complex, this will help put Seminole County on the map as a sports destination. 

     Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Henley, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Sylvan Lake Sports Center Use and Management Public/Private Partnership Agreement, as shown on page ______, with Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando City Soccer Foundation, Inc., with the caveats that there is a local participation and discussion with the individual citizens that have been using those facilities in the past to explain this to them; and to monitor the use of the roads to ensure the maintenance and proper facilities.

     Under discussion, Commissioner Carey stated that Orange Boulevard is not a substandard road and the primary access to this park is down Markham Woods Road to Lake Markham Road. 

     Mr. Blackadar advised that Lake Markham Road does have substandard pavement width and it is on the County’s monitor to pave in the near future.  He advised they do not currently have plans to widen it to county standards, but staff can look into that. 

     Commissioner Carey opined that the community meeting is very important as she has had a lot of communication with the people using the facilities.  She stated she would like to see the motion amended to reflect a time specific for the community meeting within the next 60 days. 

     Commissioner Constantine amended the motion to state the community meeting would be held within the next 60 days.  Commissioner Henley agreed to amendment to the motion. 

     Chairman Dallari thanked staff, Orlando City Soccer Club, and the citizens for their willingness to bridge the gap.

     Commissioner Henley expressed his appreciation of the attitude of Phil Rawlins, Orlando City Soccer Club.  He stated he had quite a few concerns with the original draft and after discussing them with Mr. Rawlins, he accommodated every one of them and conveyed his desire to spend some time with the community. 

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

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     Request to approve an agreement with Weston Park, L.P., FDOT, and Seminole County in conjunction with the construction of a parking garage to accommodate an apartment complex and the SunRail Station in Longwood was presented.

     Mayor Bob Cortes, City of Longwood, 175 West Warren Avenue, addressed the Board to explain the City of Longwood’s involvement in the Weston Park project.  He advised the City of Longwood has become partners with Weston Park and has invested $1.1 million into the stormwater features of the City for this project specifically. 

     Mr. Cortes advised this is a $28 million project and that the taxes alone for the City, County, and School Board will bring in roughly $400,000 per year in revenue.  He estimated their return on investment for the parking garage would be around three years.  He added that Commissioner Mark Weller and Jon Williams, City Administrator for the City of Longwood, were both present and in support. 

     Mr. Blackadar stated the Interlocal Agreement that was approved by the Board for SunRail funding granted the ability to give development rights, but the stations are still owned by FDOT.  He explained that this agreement is to construct a parking garage, a portion of which will be on the northernmost parking lot of the Longwood SunRail station, and another portion will be on private property.  He stated it was originally built as a two-story parking garage.  The impacted parking, which is 54 public SunRail spots, will be moved into the northern portion of the parking garage.  As stated in the agreement, the County has the option to build a third and fourth floor of this parking garage, which can either occur now under a separate construction agreement or the County can contribute $300,000 and have the right to build that parking garage in the future.  As part of that $300,000 contribution, the developer has both designed and will construct the parking garage to have structural elements that will accommodate the third and fourth floor in the future.

     Mr. Blackadar stated their independent consultant for the County did review the plans for the parking garage and their comments were incorporated into the plans.  He stated the latest copy of the parking garage plans has been accepted by the County.  The agreement also includes enforcement procedures because one of the concerns was that the private multi-family users will be parking in the SunRail parking lot. 

     Mr. Blackadar advised there are two additional agreements that County staff is in the process of getting approved with the City of Longwood; one is for development rights for future vesting of the third and fourth floors and the other is an Interlocal Agreement for stormwater capacity, which means the County will have use of all of the station property including an existing area that is used for stormwater that will be taken into the future stormwater master system of the City of Longwood.  This agreement states that the commencement of the construction of the garage can’t occur by the developer until those two agreements have been executed by both the City of Longwood and Seminole County.  Staff is also requesting an additional stipulation that says if those two agreements are not approved by 180 days, that this agreement will become null and void.  He added after this agreement is executed by the County, it will go to FDOT for execution; and before FDOT will sign it, it still needs to go to the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) for approval as well.  He noted there was a conflict on the background information where it stated that there would be 296 parking spaces in the future for the third and fourth floors, which is in conflict with the fourth clause on page two of the agreement that indicates 144 parking spots.  The stated 296 parking spaces was the most updated information staff had, so it will need to be corrected, if approved.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey regarding the timeframe upon which the FTA has to sign this agreement, Mr. Blackadar advised that 180 days after the execution of this contract means 180 days after FDOT has executed the contract. 

     Jonathan Wolf, Orange Crown Companies, addressed the Board to state for two years his firm has been working on a concept to provide a catalyst project at the Longwood SunRail Station to rejuvenate that infill area around it as well as monetize that catalyst to bring some additional value to the County. 

     Mr. Wolf displayed a PowerPoint presentation (received and filed) and stated the station was inaugurated a few months ago.  He discussed the County Benefits slide, indicating the current taxes on the property run about $2,000 a year and the ad valorem base is estimated to increase to $100,000. 

     Larry Adams, ACI Architects, addressed the Board to review the TOD First Wave 2014-15 slide.  He then read into the record a quote from Hidden in Plain Sight – Capturing the Demand for Housing Near Transit, and Reconnecting America/Center for Transit Oriented Development.

     Mr. Adams discussed the Renter Consumer Expenditures: $10M+ Slide and compared the five projects that FDOT recently presented in public meetings.  He then displayed an aerial photo of Station House in Downtown Lake Mary and the First Piece of Longwood’s Economic Development Vision slide. 

     Mr. Adams displayed and reviewed an aerial photograph of the Lake Mary Station and the Context of the Weston Park TOD at Heritage Village. 

     Mr. Adams reviewed the design of Weston Park and displayed pictures of the features Weston Park will be offering.  He advised this site will have the first transit exterior kiosk concierge that will provide information about the city and the surroundings.  It will also be programmed with education providers.  Mr. Adams concluded by reviewing the TOD Garage slide. 

     Mr. Wolf reviewed the Comparison to Other City Public Investments, County-City-Developer Shared Investment, County Return-on-Investment = SMART Economics, and Public & Private Safeguards.  Regarding FTA and FDOT signing the agreement, Mr. Wolf advised that FTA requested one last look after the agreement has been finalized.  Mr. Wolf concluded by reviewing the County Benefits with regard to increased ad valorem, ridership, and developable land. 

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     A letter from Ryan Von Weller, Orange Crown Properties, was received and filed.

     Speaker Request form from Linda Armstrong was received and filed.

     Commissioner Carey stated she would like to applaud everyone that was involved in this.  She stated she thinks this agreement will pave the way to make it easier when they look at developing other SunRail Stations. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari regarding the $300,000 that is being requested of the County, Ms. Guillet advised that based on staff’s calculations, the revenue should come back to the County in direct taxes from the property in about three years.  She explained that this project could arguably be called a catalyst project and it helps Longwood move forward with the construction of their master stormwater plan, which in turn will be beneficial to other development that they hope to see around the SunRail Station.  She advised it provides an opportunity for vertical parking, which is very important in higher-density and higher-intensity developments.  She stated that the opportunity to add two additional parking decks on this existing parking structure will open up the other properties at the SunRail Station. 

     Ms. Guillet advised that her expectation is that the County will not build the two decks in the parking garage, but that it will be a development partner from the private sector that would ultimately need that additional parking and, as part of a partnership with the County, will be the one to bring it to the table.

     Commissioner Carey stated it has been confirmed and reviewed by structural engineers that the design supports this addition.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Mr. Wolf advised that there will be 54 public spaces covered in the initial structure, and a total of 207 private spaces. 

     Commissioner Henley advised that Seminole County has invested much more than $300,000 in the Longwood area.  He stated that the funding portion on the County’s end was $46.2 million, which was paid up front. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Mr. Blackadar advised there are 260 spaces in the SunRail parking lot. 

     Commissioner Henley stated he did not want the public to get the impression the County is only investing $300,000 in that project because it is really a few million dollars according to the ballpark figure Mr. Blackadar talked about earlier.  He stated that this project will be facing some keen competition with all the other TODs at the other stations.  He explained that of the 260 parking spaces, only approximately 20 percent are being used.  He explained that LYNX has been put on notice by FDOT that they are considering eliminating bus service to that station because the ridership is so small and very much under what was projected. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Mr. Wolf stated that it is more a coincidence that the strengthening of the foundations of the parking garage and adding the third and fourth decks costs about $300,000.  He added that just to build the garage without extending it would be just under $2 million. 

     Mr. Wolf confirmed that they are asking for an easement from the County over a certain number of the SunRail parking spaces.  He explained that the facility is utilizing both private and public land. 

     Commissioner Henley stated that in order for the County to benefit, they will need to invest money for the third and fourth floors unless they can get somebody who wants to develop whatever land is available. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Blackadar advised that if they were to build the two additional floors today, the estimate is $1.95 million.  In the future because of the remobilization, the estimate is closer to $2.5 million.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Constantine, Mr. Blackadar displayed a Parking Diagram of the SunRail Stations (received and filed) and indicated the public and private parking areas.  He then reviewed properties currently owned by FDOT, City of Longwood and the development on the aerial photograph (received and filed) of the Longwood SunRail Station – Weston Park Development. 

     Commissioner Constantine stated he wanted to congratulate the City of Longwood for investing in their long-term community.  He expressed his concern with there not being any parking available for the two parcels currently owned by FDOT. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Jon Williams, City Manager of Longwood, addressed the Board to advise that the City had not been approached regarding the expansion of South Seminole Hospital. 

     Regarding Commissioner Constantine’s concern with the parking spaces, Ms. Guillet advised that due to the unique circumstance of the configuration of this, redevelopment associated with SunRail in this area will have to involve a consolidation of public and private properties. 

     Commissioner Carey stated she thinks the important thing is that the County works closely with the local jurisdictions.  She opined this will definitely be a catalyst project for Longwood. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Mr. Blackadar confirmed the two retention ponds on Ronald Reagan Boulevard are owned and maintained by the County.  He advised that currently the Interlocal Agreement will take in only the stormwater from the existing station property.  He stated part of Longwood’s long-term plans for the area are to take over that section of CR 427 and maintain it. 

     Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to approve the Agreement, as shown on page ______, for the proposed parking garage between Weston Park, L.P., State of Florida Department of Transportation and Seminole County, with the addition of a provision that states the agreement with the parties will be null and void if the Development Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement are not entered into within 180 days from the effective date of that agreement or alternative language which creates similar results; and approve the contribution of $300,000 towards the proposed Weston Park Development. 

     Under discussion, Commissioner Henley stated he will be voting against that motion as stated.  He advised he is not in favor of putting $300,000 in the project at this time, as he feels the budget does not support it. 

     Chairman Dallari stated he will be supporting the project because the County and the City will be in need of the two extra levels for future development. 

     Commissioner Henley stated he supported everything in the motion but the amount of $300,000. 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.

     Commissioner Henley voted NAY. 

     Commissioner Constantine suggested that as they move forward, the County pursue getting reimbursed for the $300,000 from the investors as they come forward.

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     Chairman Dallari recessed the meeting at 1:23 p.m.; reconvening at 1:30 p.m., with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Clerk of Court and Comptroller Maryanne Morse who was replaced by Chief Deputy Clerk Bruce McMenemy, and Deputy Clerk Erin Leben who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Eva Roach, who were present at the Opening Session.

PROOFS OF PUBLICATION

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Constantine to authorize the filing of the proofs of publication for this meeting's scheduled public hearings into the Official Record.

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS

FY 2014/15 PORT AUTHORITY BUDGET

     Proof of publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to consider the FY 2014/15 Seminole County Port Authority Budget, received and filed.

     Andrew Van Gaale, Seminole County Port Authority (SCOPA) Administrator, addressed the Board to present the Port Authority’s budget for FY 2014/2015.  A copy of the SCOPA Budget Book for FY 2014/2015 was received and filed.  He discussed the projected revenue, expenses and the operational profits as outlined in the memorandum submitted.  He stated SCOPA will be submitting a check to Seminole County in the amount of $500,000.  He continued by reviewing the projected expenditures and operational budget for next year.  He stated the Port Authority’s budget totals $4,010,207.  He added SCOPA is predicting an operational revenue of $1,798,513 and expenditures of $1,240,702, and stated that their operational budget estimates a year-end profit of $557,870.  He discussed the total cash budget that includes the existing cash carryforward amount as well as operational revenue and expenses.  He stated the Port Authority’s cash carryforward balance is $2,269,546.  He discussed several issues that SCOPA will be facing relating to drainage needs.  He advised that a large facility user will be closing down and there will be some unforeseen remediation and site redevelopment costs.  He reviewed some growth opportunities for future development.

     Mr. Van Gaale explained to Commissioner Henley why the Port Authority did not consider returning more than $500,000 to the General Fund and why they feel the need to grow since the Port is the biggest competitor to private industries.  He also discussed the vehicle replacement request, previous contributions, how much traveling Mr. Van Gaale does for the Port Authority offsite, and the reason for maintaining the American Association of Airport Executives membership. 

     Commissioner Horan stated SCOPA is a dependent special district and the BCC has to make sure that their balance makes sense.  He stated he feels that SCOPA could increase the return on investment that Seminole County has in this dependent special district by reducing some of their cash reserve balance of almost $2.4 million.  He added if Seminole County could have a return on the investment higher than the Port Authority’s operational profit that would greatly justify the long-term investment.  He stated he feels that if the County approved a budget with that increase coming out of reserves, that would not materially impair the ongoing operations of SCOPA.

     Upon inquiry by Mr. Van Gaale, Commissioner Horan advised he feels that SCOPA could come back with a modified budget by increasing the return on investment.

     Commissioner Carey stated when she previously served on the Port Authority Board and at that time there was a long-range plan to start returning $1 million to the BCC, which started in 2007/2008.  She said she is not interested in the Port Authority expanding their footprint.  The County needs to properly maintain the Port’s assets by using the opportunities for economic development for small, blue-collar type businesses.  She recommended that SCOPA discuss their budget further and inform the BCC of their plans.  The BCC will then consider approving SCOPA’s budget during the September 23, 2014 BCC meeting.  Discussion ensued.

     Commissioner Henley stated he has difficulty approving a budget that gives a 3% raise when the County doesn’t know if they are going to give anything at all.  He stated he doesn’t want to vote it down, but he feels it would be appropriate to table this item to give Mr. Van Gaale an opportunity to discuss this issue with SCOPA.  He added he feels that increasing the amount is reasonable. 

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Horan to table the Seminole County Port Authority Budget for FY 2014/2015 to allow Mr. Van Gaale an opportunity to discuss increasing the amount of the return on investment, as described in the proof of publication. 

     Under discussion, Commissioner Horan advised he feels that SCOPA needs to take a good look at the purpose of the organization and make a decision as to how, over the next few years, to reduce their reserves to the point where those reserves are the correct amount to support the organization. 

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

BUTTONWOOD POND MSBU

     Proof of publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to consider an Ordinance establishing the Buttonwood Pond Aquatic Weed Control and Lake Management Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), received and filed.

     Carol Watral, MSBU Project Manager, addressed the Board to review how the MSBU coordinates assessment district activities, how the funding is generated, and the process of creating an MSBU.  She stated the cost-share assessment of $265 per benefit unit is proposed for levy and collection and begins with the 2014 Assessment Roll.  The anticipated assessment amount will vary annually according to lake conditions and treatment recommendations. 

     Jim Grodin, 207 Smokerise Blvd., addressed the Board to state he is happy to see this MSBU come before the Board as there is a situation on Buttonwood pond that needs the expertise of the MSBU staff. 

     No one else spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Horan to adopt Ordinance #2014-42, as shown on page ________, establishing the Buttonwood Pond Aquatic Weed Control and Lake Management Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), as described in the proof of publication.

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

AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATED STREET

LIGHTING DISTRICT ORDINANCE

     Proof of publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending the Consolidated Street Lighting District, repealing and replacing Ordinance #2012-17, to create Bear Lake Circle-Linneal Beach Drive, Gabriella Lane, Michigan Avenue and Lincoln Heights MSBUs and to provide minor administrative updates, received and filed.

     Kathy Moore, Resource Management, addressed the Board to review the recommended revisions as outlined in the Agenda Memorandum.  She displayed the proposed four MSBU’s being created and reviewed each recommendation and assessment.  She stated the Ordinance will be effective October 1, 2014, if approved by the Board. 

     Renette Dall’au, 547 East Hillcrest St., addressed the Board to state she owns two properties adjacent to the 1,600-acre bear preserve on Michigan Avenue.  She stated two residents already have lights in the area and she is against people that pay for their own lights and are penalized for doing the responsible thing.  She said her land is vacant and she feels that the wildlife in the area does not want the lights.  She asked the Board to vote against the Michigan Avenue section, and if approved, she asked to exempt her and her brother’s properties from the MSBU as they do not live in the area and do not have a reason for the lights. 

     At the request of Commissioner Carey, Ms. Moore displayed and reviewed a map showing the location of the proposed lights that would be installed.  She stated the separated upper parcels shown on the map are owned by Seminole County and those were not included in the assessment district.  She added the two properties on the lower side were not included as they do not have access via Michigan Avenue.  Staff has included properties that are in the close proximity to the lights being proposed.  She discussed votes received from each parcel during the petition process. 

     Carol Watral, MSBU Project Manager, indicated on the map the location of Ms. Dall’au and her brother’s parcels. 

     Ms. Moore explained the requirements for creating the street lighting district. 

     Charles Harris, Lincoln Heights resident, addressed the Board to speak in support of the street lighting district. 

     Victor Eyal, 5827 Bear Lake Circle, addressed the Board to speak in support of the street lighting as the residents feels there is a need for more lights in the area.

     No one else spoke in support or in opposition.

     Speaker Request Forms were received and filed.

     A letter from Raymond and Ruth Shipley opposing the MSBU was received and filed.

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Constantine to adopt Ordinance #2014-43, as shown on page ________, amending the Consolidated Street Lighting District, repealing and replacing Ordinance #2012-17 creating four MSBUs; adopt the initial assessment for the tax rolls of Bear Lake Circle-Linneal Beach Drive, Gabriella Lane, and Michigan Avenue; approve the initial assessment roll for Lincoln Heights MSBU; with staff’s recommendations including all administrative updates, as described in the proof of publication. 

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

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

     Chairman Dallari requested that the County Manager write a letter to the Seminole County Port Authority outlining the Board’s concerns relating to their budget and to encourage SCOPA to schedule a meeting so they can report back to the Board.  The Board can then take action at their September 23 meeting.

     Commissioner Carey stated she would like to make sure that the letter is sent out in plenty of time so that SCOPA actually receives it in time. 

     Commissioner Constantine stated he feels the letter should include that SCOPA needs to take a look at their current proposed budget, bring back any potential cuts and/or reductions and how much more they can give back from their reserves.  The Board voiced no objections.

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     Chairman Dallari stated over the past several months Ms. Guillet has been Acting County Manager and has done a phenomenal job presenting the budget as well as the task of the one-cent sales tax election.  He stated he would like to recommend making her the permanent County Manager and ask Commissioner Henley to negotiate a contract with her in terms that she and the Board can live with and bring it back to the Board for final action. 

     Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Horan to employ Nicole Guillet as the County Manager dependent upon being able to arrive at an agreeable compensation packet; and to become effective when she relocates to Seminole County. 

     Under discussion and upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Chairman Dallari advised Ms. Guillet will be the Acting County Manager until she relocates to Seminole County. 

     Chairman Dallari stated he would like to see an effective date in the agreement so the Board will know when she will be moving to Seminole County.

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

COMMUNCATIONS AND/OR REPORTS

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

1.      Letter with attachment dated August 12, 2014, from Blanche Sherman, LYNX, to Chairman Robert Dallari RE: LYNX Quarterly Reports – as of June 30, 2014.

 

2.      Letter dated August 12, 2014, from Sean Snaith, University of Central Florida, to Chairman Robert Dallari RE: University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Competitiveness’ quarterly economic forecast.

 

3.      Copy of letter with attachment dated August 13, 2014, from Luis Rodriguez, Federal Emergency Management Agency, to Mayor Patricia Bates, City of Altamonte Springs, RE: Revised Letter of Map Revisions (LOMR).

 

4.      Letter dated August 19, 2014, from Bernard Cote, Citrus Point Homeowner’s Association President, to Board of County Commissioners RE: Catholic Diocese San Pedro Development recommendation for a non-approval at vote.

 

5.      Copy of letter dated August 19, 2014, from Chairman Robert Dallari to Ms. Petrina Herring, Office of Criminal Justice Grants, RE: distribution of Federal FY 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program Funds.

 

6.      Letter with attachment dated August 22, 2014, from Congressman John Mica, U.S. House of Representatives, to Chairman Robert Dallari RE: Recent developments to expand modeling, simulation and training (MS&T) in Central Florida.

 

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

     Commissioner Henley stated he received a letter from LYNX indicating that Seminole County needs to make an appointment for someone to serve on the Audit and Finance Committee.  That committee will review all of LYNX’s finances, etc. 

     Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Joe Pennisi to the LYNX Audit and Finance Committee.

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

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     Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Amy Guilfoyle by Resolution #2014-R-169, as shown on page _______, to the Code Enforcement Board to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2017; and authorize that a letter of appreciation be sent to the member who resigned.

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

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     Commissioner Carey stated she received a notice that the veterinarian will be vacating his seat on the Animal Services Board as he is not interested in continuing to serve on that Board. 

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Henley to adopt appropriate Resolution #2014-R-166, as shown on page ________, appointing Dr. Robert Moja to the Animal Services Board to fill a vacancy ending January 1, 2015.

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

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     Commissioner Carey stated the Central Florida Expressway Authority meeting was quite interesting.  She stated Lora Kelley, Executive Director, indicated that staff felt that they were going to have to spend a lot of time educating the new Expressway Authority members, and after two meetings, it was determined that the new members will probably better educate the Expressway Authority on options of how to do business.  A number of audit, finances, operations and right-of-way committees will be created and the Board needs to make appointments to those committees.  She recommended appointing Bruce McMenemy to the Audit Committee; Joe Pennisi to the Finance Committee; Steve Fussell to the Operations Committee; and Brett Blackadar to the Right-of-way Committee.  The consensus of the Board was to send a letter to the Expressway Authority relating to the appointments of the above committees.

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     Commissioner Carey thanked Mr. Applegate and staff for reviewing the Expressway Authority policies and procedures.  She stated they have put all of the County Attorneys together in moving through the process.  She added Attorney Jo Thacker will be obtaining all of the input from the attorneys to create and craft policies that boards could adopt.

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     Commissioner Constantine stated he would like to wish his alma mater (UCF) the best of luck playing Penn State in Ireland this Saturday, August 30, 2014.

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     Commissioner Constantine stated he received a list of County-owned properties and he believes staff is still working on those that can be used for surplus.  Ms. Guillet stated staff is still working on that.

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     Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Henley to adopt appropriate Resolution #2014-R-167, as shown on page _________, appointing Lee Ricci to the Parks and Preservation Committee. 

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

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     Commissioner Constantine stated Charity Challenge submitted checks to 101 different charities for $228,000 with a large percentage of it being in Seminole County.  That brought the total amount to $5.4 million.

COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT

     Ms. Guillet expressed her appreciation for the opportunity that the Board has presented to her.  She stated she is so grateful for the support she has received from the Board as well as staff. 

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

     Bryant Applegate, County Attorney, stated while his employee Melissa Clarke is on maternity leave, Olga Sanchez de Fuentes will take over issues dealing with the Board of Adjustment (BOA), Planning & Zoning and Development Services; Ann Colby will take over issues relating to the Community Redevelopment Agency and Economic Development; and Arnold Schneider will take over work dealing with Community Services.  He commended Deputy County Attorney Lynn Porter-Carlton for the amount of time she spent on Weston Park over the last two years. 

 

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS REPORT (Continued)

     Commissioner Carey stated she received a letter from Danny Trosset, Tourism Development Division Manager, requesting Board discussion relative to potentially changing the name of the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (CVB) to include Orlando or North Orlando.  She stated it sounds like the Tourism Development Council (TDC) has already had discussions relating to this, but she would like the Board’s thoughts on same. 

     Ms. Guillet stated Mr. Trosset approached her on this and she requested that he reach out to each board member individually before the TDC had further discussions. 

     Commissioner Carey stated the TDC wants to discuss this further during their Marketing Subcommittee meeting.  She stated she feels that if staff wants to discuss changing names, logos, or the way they do business, they need to discuss that issue with the BCC first before presenting it to a board that is only a recommending body.  She said from a marketing standpoint, having the name Orlando may be of some benefit, but she feels this Board should have some discussions on this before they get into a controversy because some committee feels that they should do that.  She added she would like the TDC to discontinue their discussions on this until this Board has an opportunity to discuss it.

     Chairman Dallari stated he agrees and recommended scheduling a work session to give the Board an opportunity to discuss same.

     Commissioner Henley stated this issue came about when a consultant that was hired by the TDC conducted a focus group research in Jacksonville and many of them were not aware of the location of Seminole County.  He stated he feels the TDC has jumped the gun on two or three things, but he believes the Acting County Manager has had some discussions about protocol on some of these things and hopefully that will not happen again.  He added he informed the consultant that Seminole County has never marketed in Jacksonville, but in other areas they have been very successful. 

     Commissioner Horan stated it was generated from a consultant who was trying to be proactive to see if it was a good idea to change the name of the CVB.  He stated he feels they are jumping the gun and the Board needs to discuss this further. 

     Commissioner Carey stated she feels that protocol and proper channels are where they need to go.  She stated if the TDC hired the consultant and gave them the scope to do this focus group, then a copy of the report should have been submitted to the BCC.  Commissioner Constantine indicated that he has not seen the letter. 

     Ms. Guillet stated the Board will receive more information before it goes to the TDC.  Commissioner Henley stated Mr. Trosset previously announced that this Board wanted a joint meeting with the TDC.  Commissioner Carey stated she would like this Board to have an opportunity to discuss this issue before meeting with the TDC. 

     Ms. Guillet stated the County has a very enthusiastic, proactive Tourism Division and that is a great asset to the County.

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     There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m., this same date.

 

 

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