BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
JANUARY 22, 2013
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, January 22, 2013,
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 John Horan (District 2)
Commissioner
Lee Constantine (District 3)
Commissioner
Brenda Carey (District 5)
Clerk
of Circuit Court Maryanne Morse
County
Manager James Hartmann
County
Attorney Bryant Applegate
Deputy
Clerk Jane Spencer
Absent:
Commissioner Carlton Henley (District 4)
Dr. Bob Parker, First Baptist Church Markham Woods, Lake Mary, gave
the Invocation.
Commissioner Horan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Chief Leeanna Mims, Fire
Department, addressed the Board to recount an event that took place at Sanlando
Park. Chief Mims described how EMS was
dispatched to the park for a cardiac arrest; and when they arrived on the
scene, they found Stephanie Perez, a park employee, performing CPR with an
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) in place. She explained that after the crew arrived,
another AED shock was done and they were able to maintain a viable rhythm. The patient, Darius Howell, was transported
to the hospital. Because of these collective
efforts, Mr. Howell is here today. Chief
Mims introduced Mr. Howell and his family.
Chief Mims pointed out that Life
Saving Awards are presented when an outstanding job has been done which made a
difference in the outcome of a patient.
She indicated that Life Saving Awards are being given to Stephanie Perez
for her efforts and her ability to stay calm along with Daniel Raymond, the
Emergency Communications 911 Call Taker, and the crew from Rescue Station
12: Lt. Buddy Mills, Dave McDonald, Bill
Cravey, Don Snyder, and Steve Edmiston.
Darius Howell addressed the Board
and thanked Ms. Perez for having the courage and the expertise to "keep
him going" and thanked Station 12 for everything they did. He also thanked the Commission for having the
tools in place and the employees trained to help someone like him, who was in
distress, stay alive to see another day.
Chairman Dallari thanked Ms. Perez
and pointed out that her leadership and courage is what they all try to strive
for.
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Mayor Charles Lacey,
Winter Springs, addressed the Board to thank them for their support of the
Scottish Highlands games. Mayor Lacey
provided a brief history of the event and gave a preliminary report of this
year’s success. The estimates for the
crowd on Saturday range from 30,000 to 37,000.
Commissioner Horan thanked Mayor
Lacey for the great work he has done for economic development in Winter Springs
and for the County. Upon inquiry by
Commissioner Horan, Mayor Lacey stated he does not have any particular data
regarding how many "heads in beds" were generated. He noted that in speaking to people attending
the Friday night event, almost all of them were staying at the Hilton Hotel,
the Marriott or the Westin. Commissioner
Horan stated he talked to people that were staying at the Embassy Suites and
Howard Johnson. He believes this event
draws enough people from outside the area.
Mayor Lacey stated the issue of finding more places for people attending
the event to stay is a challenge for the City and the County and they need to
make sure they don't pass up those opportunities due to the lack of facilities
on their part.
At Commissioner Carey's request,
Amy Lockhart, Centennial Events Coordinator, addressed the Board to describe
the booth they had at the Highlands Games.
Ms. Lockhart noted that Commissioners Dallari and Horan were present to
talk to citizens and share the message of the Centennial. Jim Robison, the author of the Centennial
book, spent both days at the booth and did a wonderful job representing the
Historical Society. He collected pages
of names and phone numbers of people interested in purchasing the book.
Commissioner Constantine stated he
learned from the general manager of the Hilton at the Friday night event that
the Hilton sold out for the entire weekend.
There were over 200 rooms that were sold for the Scottish Highlands
Games. He added that there were other
hotels next to the Hilton that were also sold out.
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The “National Register of Historic
Places” Centennial Minute video and the “Decline of Agriculture” Centennial
Minute video were displayed. Ms.
Lockhart advised that SGTV and community volunteers have produced 25 Centennial
Minutes. Each of the Minutes relates to
one of the five Points of Pride that they will be celebrating over the course
of the next 90 days. Ms. Lockhart noted
that they are hosting a Centennial Educators’ Open House at the Public History
Center on January 24 where teachers can learn about options incorporating
teaching local history in the classroom.
The Centennial Minutes will be used in those classroom settings as well.
Chairman Dallari announced they
will show one or two Centennial Minutes at the beginning of each BCC
meeting. Commissioner Carey reminded
everyone that there is another Centennial event occurring today, the unveiling
of the LYNX bus. She suggested the
Centennial activities should be the focus of what someone sees first on the
County’s website.
COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
James Hartmann, County Manager, advised that
under the Consent Agenda regarding Item #18, Hazard Mitigation Grants Program,
the Subgrant Agreement has been replaced with Modification One to the Subgrant
Agreement. He noted there is an add-on,
Item #18A, to authorize the County Manager to execute the First Amendment to
the Subrecipient Agreement with the 18th Judicial Circuit Court.
Mr. Hartmann stated that under Public
Hearings, the applicant has requested Item #25, Colonial Village at Townpark
Rezone, and Item #26, Colonial Townpark PUD Major Amendment and Rezone, be
continued until February 26, 2013.
Regarding Item #28, Board of Adjustment appeal for Cornerstone Church,
the applicant has withdrawn his
appeal. There has been a request for
Item #31, Titan Affordable Housing Small Scale Land Use Amendment and Rezone,
to be heard at the beginning of the afternoon’s Public Hearings session.
Commissioner Horan confirmed with staff that any inconsistency
regarding the Drug Court Subrecipient Agreement has been resolved. Ray Hooper, Acting Resource Management
Director, addressed the Board to advise that there was an e-mail this morning
that is not reflected in the Subrecipient Agreement. He stated that in April the Drug Courts will
assess the amount of work and the County may make a modification, which would
be brought to the Board, if they want to increase the scope and the dollar
amount.
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Regarding Item #8, Agreement with University Athletic
Association (UAA), Commissioner Carey asked what the UAA Baseball and Softball
Championship economic impact was in 2011.
Sharon Sears, Tourism, addressed the Board to state this is the first
time this event has requested funds from the County, which is why they do not
have an Economic Impact Statement for previous years. She pointed out that they
are anticipating approximately $20,000 economic impact for this event.
Motion by
Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to authorize and approve
the following:
County Manager’s
Office
Human Resources
Division
2. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment, as shown on page
_______, to Administrative Services Agreement between Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of Florida, Inc. and Seminole County Board of County Commissioners.
3. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute the Business Associate Agreement, as
shown on page _______, between Hylant Group, Inc. and Seminole County Board of
County Commissioners.
Economic &
Community Development Services
Planning &
Development Division
4. Authorize
the Chairman to execute a Satisfaction of Lien, as shown on page _______, in
the amount of $826.46 associated with the property located at 135 Lake Harriet
Drive, Altamonte Springs, Florida; Tax Parcel #09‑21‑29‑503‑0000‑0170;
filed against Charles S. Rogers and Rosemary Rogers Heirs.
5. Authorize
the Chairman to execute the Release of Lien, as shown on page _______, for Case
No. 10‑144‑CEB, on 310 Baron Cove, Altamonte Springs, Tax Parcel #07‑21‑30‑300‑0650‑0000,
previously owned by Dillon Muto, and currently owned by BAC Home Loan
Servicing, L.P.
Leisure Services
Tourism
Development Division
6. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement, as shown on page _______,
with Florida Collegiate Summer League, Inc. in the amount of $9,205 for the
2013 Florida League High School Invitational Tournament to be held March 25‑29,
2013.
7. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement, as shown on page _______,
with Spring Break Sports, Inc. in the amount of $15,500 for the 2013 Spring
Break Tennis events to be held February 23 ‑ March 31, 2013.
8. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement, as shown on page _______, with
the University Athletic Association (UAA) in the amount of $5,727 for the 2013 UAA
Baseball and Softball Championships to be held March 10‑17, 2013.
9. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement, as shown on page _______, with
the University Athletic Association (UAA) in the amount of $4,229 for the 2013
UAA Men's and Women's Tennis Championships to be held April 23‑26, 2013.
10. Approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute an Agreement, as shown on page _______, with the United
States Tennis Association (USTA) in the amount of $1,742 for the 2013 National
Junior Open Tennis Championships to be held February 23‑25, 2013.
Public Works
Watershed
Management Division
11. Approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute Agreement No. S0636, as shown on page _______, with the
State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) accepting State
funding for the entire Black Hammock Creek Reclamation and Flood Plain
Treatment System Project in the amount of $2 million dollars.
Resource
Management
Budget and
Fiscal Management Division
12. Approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2013-R-37, as shown on page
_______, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #13‑031 through the
Fire Fund, recognizing and appropriating $8,656 in donated funds transferred
from the Longwood Police Department for the Safe Kids Seminole County Program
(#80056103W).
13. Approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2013-R-38, as shown on page
_______, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #13‑035 through the
2001 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to establish the CR 46A Sidewalk project and
to provide initial funding for the non-grant reimbursable expenses of $10,000
from Reserves.
14. Approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2013-R-39, as shown on page
_______, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #13‑036 in the
amount of ($131,057) through the Adult Drug Court Fund ($51,462), the Disaster
Preparedness Fund ($24,747), the Public Safety Grant Fund (Federal) ($37,525), and
the Community Services Grant Fund ($17,323) in order to reduce the grant
carryforward amounts.
15. Approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2013-R-40, as shown on page
_______, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #13‑037 through the
Infrastructure Imp/Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $5,001 to increase
funding for the Prime Tower Site UPS/Generator Replacement project.
16. Approve and authorize the
County Manager to execute a Grant Agreement, as shown on page _______, with the
United Health Foundation, and to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate
Resolution #2013-R-41, as shown on page _______, implementing Budget Amendment
Request (BAR) #13‑038 recognizing and establishing the budget through the
Extension Service Programs Fund for a $25,000 grant providing funding for the
Growing Healthy Kids in Seminole County program through the Seminole County
Extension Service, a program of the Leisure Services Department.
17. Approve and authorize the County
Manager to execute Service Provider Agreements, as shown on page _______, for
Seminole Community Mental Health Center, Inc., Human Services Associates, and
Colonial Counseling for required support of the FY 2012‑13 Adult Drug
Court Expansion and Enhancement Grant.
18. Approve and authorize the
County Manager to execute Modification #1 to the Hazard Mitigation Grants
Program Subgrant Agreement with the Division of Emergency Management for seven
fire stations (Stations 12, 14, 16, 22, 23, 27 and 34), extending the project
completion date to January 26, 2013.
18A. Approve and authorize the
County Manager to execute the First Amendment, as shown on page _______, to the
Adult Drug Court Program Subrecipient Agreement with the 18th
Judicial Circuit Court.
Purchasing &
Contracts Division
19. Approve Change Order #3, as
shown on page _______, to CC‑8003‑12/AMM ‑ Five Points UPS
& Generator Replacement with Computer Power Systems, Inc. of Winter
Springs, FL in the amount of $12,285.00; add an additional fifty‑nine
(59) calendar days to Substantial Completion; and authorize the Purchasing
& Contracts Division to execute the Change Order.
20. Approve Work Order #45, as
shown on page _______, (U.S. 17-92 CRA Mast Arm Conversions) under PS‑4388‑09/VFT
(Design of Minor Projects with Construction Cost Less than $1M) with Pegasus
Engineering, LLC of Winter Springs, FL, in the amount of $123,503.58; and
authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the Work Order.
Under discussion,
Commissioner Horan stated that as a part of the Consent Agenda, they are
accepting a $2 million grant to improve the water quality in the Lake
Jesup/Black Hammock basin region, Item #11.
He noted that this is going to be a very exciting project and will
improve three creeks in the area and basically take advantage of the natural
type of purification that exists in the Black Hammock area.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5
voted AYE.
COUNTY
ATTORNEY’S CONSENT AGENDA
Bryant
Applegate, County Attorney, advised that Item #21, Chula Vista Homeowners
Association Agreement for the maintenance of road signs, is a continuation from
a previous BCC meeting where his office was asked to look into the issue. He stated that the Homeowners Association has
agreed to pay for the placement of the signs, with the County agreeing to
eventually maintain and replace the signs as needed. He advised that it is a policy decision for
the Board to make as to whether or not they want to adopt a policy, in this
case, of replacing the signs if and when the time comes.
Chairman Dallari asked Mr. Applegate if the County has done this
type of work in other subdivisions. Mr.
Applegate stated for that answer, he would have to rely on staff. He gave a brief description of how
subdivisions in the 60's and 70's were approved without mandatory homeowners
associations. He believes the distinguishing
factor here is there is a homeowners group that is willing to pay the several
thousand dollars to put the signs in initially. He stated it is a policy decision of this
Board as to whether or not they want to use this as a model, but he does not
believe it sets any precedential value.
Commissioner Carey stated that when she goes back to the
original document, the document originally said the improvements would include
the road restoration which would result in Seminole County's acceptance into
the county-maintained road system. The
road maintenance area is from the edge of pavement to the edge of
pavement. Commissioner Carey confirmed
with Mr. Applegate that these roads are still private roads. She stated the subdivision specifically
excluded the signs when they originally did this. Commissioner Carey noted that she can see the
County getting into a situation where subdivisions begin to struggle and come
and ask the County to do things on the private roads. While it would not set a precedent, it would
cause other people to think they can get the County to take over their
obligations.
Chairman Dallari stated he does understand Commissioner Carey's
concerns but noted that the subdivision did do a MSTU for road maintenance and
the County is taking responsibility of the roads. He believes the signage portion is a
responsibility of the roads; that if you are maintaining the roads, you should
be maintaining the signs. Discussion
ensued with regard to why the maintenance of the signs was not included.
Commissioner Horan stated he has the same concern as
Commissioner Carey as to what was precedential value. This is the only one that has come in front
of the Board. When they get to the point
where they have a situation in the County where they have to express a policy
concerning this, then the Board should ask staff to adopt for the Board's
consideration some policies.
Commissioner Horan believes they should state, for the record, that this
is not to be taken as a precedential type of thing for voluntary homeowners
associations to unload certain types of responsibilities that they have assumed
in the past onto the County and that the County has vehicles (MSTU's and
MSBU's) for doing that. He noted that he
does not have a problem with this specific situation.
Commissioner Carey stated she understands they are talking about
signs here but the same argument could be related to private streets and she believes
it may start to be a slippery slope. She
advised that she will not be supporting the item.
Commissioner Constantine stated he does not see this issue as
precedent setting and believes it is unique.
In looking at this situation, he suggested they might want to be better
prepared for potentially upcoming situations.
Commissioner Carey stated if the MSTU had been silent regarding
the signs, she might feel differently.
The fact that the MSTU specifically excluded the signs means they never
maintained the signs and never had any intention to maintain the signs when it
was approved before.
Chairman Dallari stated the MSTU was to collect money to bring
the roads up to a certain standard and then the County would maintain them
after that date. This community is
paying for the replacement of the signs themselves.
Motion by
Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve an Agreement, as shown on page
_______, between Seminole County and Southeast Seminole Civic Association, Inc.
d/b/a Chula Vista Homeowners Association for Maintenance of Road Signs.
Districts 1, 2, and 3
voted AYE.
Commissioner Carey voted
NAY.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER’S CONSENT
AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Horan, to approve and authorize the following:
Clerk’s
Office
22. Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page _______, dated
December 26 and 31, 2012; and Payroll Approval List, as shown on page _______,
dated December 20, 2012; approval of the BCC Official Minutes dated December
11, 2012; and noting, for information only, the following Clerk’s “received and
filed”:
1. Work Order #1, as shown on page _______, to PS-
7643-12.
2. Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to IFB-600282-07.
3. PAY Program Counseling Agreements, as shown on page _______, (RFQ-601545-12), Quest Counseling Group, Inc.; Counseling, Mediation & Educational Center, Inc.; T.B.C. Productions d/b/a Breakthrough Counseling Services; Robert A. Tango, PhD.; Breaking the Cycle Consulting, Inc.; Another Chance Counseling Center; Central Florida Psychological Services; and Families in Recovery of Central Florida, Inc.
4. Third Amendment, as shown on page _______, to RFP-5706-10.
5. Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #6 to PS-5160-04.
6. Letter to Chairman Carey from Sean Gallagher, District Manager, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, submitting the 2011/2012 Annual Report for the accomplishments of the Florida Forest Service in the Fire Control Program.
7.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #7 to RFP-5706-10.
8.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #1 to RFP-CS01-12.
9.
Amendment
#2, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #1 to RFP-5706-10.
10.
Work
Order #3, as shown on page _______, to RFP-CS01-12.
11.
Contracts
for Services, as shown on page _______, for Tina Hostetler; James J. Peters;
Deborah Greene Coreil; Natalie Keene Krops; Jeffrey Duby; and Colleen Puglisi.
12.
Work
Order #29, as shown on page _______, to PS-2249-07.
13.
Developer’s
Cash Completion Bonds and Escrow Agreements, as shown on page _______, for
Water & Sewer Improvements in the amount of $55,000, and Road Improvements
in the amount of $125,895 for Brooks Cove Subdivision.
14.
Work
Order #10, as shown on page _______, to PS-4736-09.
15.
Warranty
Deed, as shown on page _______, for Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership.
16.
Order
Approving Residential Wastewater Only Rates from the Florida Public Service
Commission regarding request by Aqua Utilities Florida, Inc.
17.
Work
Orders #95 & #96, as shown on page _______, to PS-1529-06.
18.
Amendment
#2, as shown on page _______, to IFB-600613-09.
19.
Amendment
#4, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #23 to PS-4388-09.
20.
Closeout,
as shown on page _______, to CC-7945-12.
21.
Change
Order #2, as shown on page _______, to CC-8003-12.
22.
Assistant
Tennis Pro Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Martina Lee; and Contract
for Services, as shown on page _______, for Lory S. Zhao.
23.
Bids as
follows: RFQ-601545-12; RFI-601501-12;
IFB-601527-12; PS-8146-12; PS-8418-12; IFB-601568-12; RFQ-601512-12; RFP-601421-12;
and RFQ-601606-12.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY MANAGER AND
STAFF BRIEFINGS
Mr. Hartmann recommended the appointment of Mr.
Jerry Moore, for his first full term on the City of Casselberry Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
Motion
by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to appoint Mr. Jerry
Moore, for his first full term on the City of Casselberry Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
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Mr. Hartmann requested the Board's
concurrence for him to send a letter to each of the cities with a draft
Interlocal Agreement regarding the County's four-cent and two-cent gas tax with
much of the same terms and conditions as before. He believes the agreement needs some
upgrading. Mr. Hartmann stated they
would like to get the documents to the cities by the end of January so the
cities can take action during the month of February. He then can bring back ordinances adopting
gas taxes to the Board in March.
Commissioner Horan confirmed with Mr. Hartmann that this was brought up
at the Mayors and Managers meeting and that everything seems to be smooth. Mr. Hartmann stated the agreement is
basically the same agreement that they are operating under now. The key is the distribution formula and he
believes they have been operating successfully under a formula for many
years. A continuation of that probably
is in the interest of both the cities and the County.
Commissioner Horan stated there has been a hallmark
of cooperation on this particular issue between the County and cities
historically.
Motion
by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to authorize the County
Manager to send a letter to the cities in Seminole County with a draft
Interlocal Agreement regarding the County's four-cent and two-cent gas tax.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
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Mr. Hartmann requested the Board approve the
Termination of the Restated NSP Developer Agreement (RFP-7423-12) between
Miller Construction Services, LLC and Seminole County.
Copy of Memorandum from County Attorney’s Office to
Jim Hartmann, County Manager, with attached letter to Miller Construction
Services regarding termination was received and filed.
Motion
by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to approve Termination
of Restated NSP Developer Agreement (RFP-7423-12) between Miller Construction
Services, LLC and Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
BRIEFING
County Attorney Bryant Applegate indicated he
wanted to get to the Board, as soon as possible, the proposed legislation on
the Expressway Authority. Mr. Applegate
stated he thought it would be a good opportunity to discuss any issues in this
early stage. His office also prepared a
memo (copy not received and filed) which basically broke down the
recommendations that the Board made to Senator Simmons at the public meeting and
an analysis of how the draft addressed each of those recommendations.
Chairman Dallari advised that he had a phone conversation
with DOT Secretary Prasad and he is in favor of moving this forward. There is still discussion regarding the
makeup of the transportation authority.
He would like to formally get the Board's thoughts on it. Chairman Dallari stated he believes it would
be advantageous if there was an elected official and a citizen appointment
serving from each one of the counties. Commissioner
Carey confirmed with Chairman Dallari that it would become a nine-member board
instead of a seven-member board.
Commissioner Carey stated she is all for a regional
authority, especially since the authority for the Wekiva Parkway has been
delegated to the Expressway Authority. In
reading through what the plan was in trading out some assets, the Expressway
Authority would take the Osceola Parkway and trade out some different things
with the Expressway Authority. She was
wondering if there has been a financial analysis done on the impact of
that. She would certainly hope that
before the Legislature or Senate took any action, they would make sure that
what they are doing is not going to have a negative financial impact on any of
the agencies.
Chairman Dallari recounted a conversation that took
place with the Secretary and noted that the assets are not yet decided, what
would actually happen to them all. He
explained that they are still working through some of Commissioner Carey's
concerns.
Commissioner Carey stated that the Chairman's
language of having an additional two members, one from Seminole County and one
from Osceola as a lay person, is not in this information; so if the Board
decides that is the recommendation they want to move forward, they would make
that recommendation and just expand the board.
Chairman Dallari stated if there are no objections,
he would like to send a letter from this Board to the Secretary regarding a
nine-member board where they have an elected official and citizen representative
from the County so it is evenly weighted through the region.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey as to who would
make the appointments, Chairman Dallari stated he would not have an issue with
it being a Governor appointee as long as they reside in the County.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Constantine, Mr.
Applegate stated he is not sure if the bill has been presented at any
committee. He stated he does not believe
it has but will check. Commissioner
Carey stated she believes they are trying to get down to the final
"tweak" before they actually turn it into an official bill.
Nicole Guillet, Economic and Community Services,
addressed the Board to state the issue that Commissioner Carey was discussing
came up at the workshop at the Expressway Authority. Some of the issues are some bond covenants
and some restrictions that may complicate the transfer of assets. The transfer of assets as shown in the bill
may change somewhat once they have done the analysis. Ms. Guillet stated another issue that got
quite a bit of discussion at the Expressway Authority workshop was the issue of
gubernatorial appointees. City of
Orlando Mayor Jacobs, with the Expressway Authority, was concerned about
gubernatorial appointees and her suggestion was perhaps those appointees come
from the Orange County Commission or at least be recommended and submitted by
the Orange County Commission. Mayor
Jacobs has had some concerns about some possible conflicts with regard to the
gubernatorial appointees. That may also
change from the draft that the Board has.
Commissioner Carey pointed out that they are Governor’s
appointees now at the Orange County Expressway Authority. She stated she would be more concerned if it
was a local appointment. By having a Governor's
appointee, it can be done based on some kind of criteria or qualification. While they don't want experts, they do want
lay people. Maybe having some criteria
for that would be good. It doesn't need
to be political in nature.
Commissioner Horan stated he is quite sure that the
allocation of the assets will be worked out because that basically is going to
be following whatever particular restrictions appear in the bond
covenants. What concerns him the most
about this is the allocation of the political power. If they are going to have a regional
authority, then every member of that region is going to have to have equal
power to every other region member or he will not support it. They have danced this dance before and it
always came down to when the shooting started, Seminole County found itself
with too few numbers and too little political power to go ahead and get what it
needed. They are either going to look at
this as a region where the region is going to make decisions regionally with
everybody equally involved or they are not.
He knows what the comments have been of the Chairman, who has been
involved in the discussions, and he happens to agree with him. He has great confidence in their
representative's ability to negotiate on their behalf so that the political
power on that board is allocated in such a way that they don't end up with
basically a regional authority that is dominated by one county. Discussion ensued with regard to the makeup
of the regional board.
Commissioner Constantine stated that he does not
mind gubernatorial appointments but he believes recommendations from the County
for them to choose from makes a great deal of sense. They understand, as would Osceola County and
Orange County, what individuals would make good board members; and therefore,
he believes that would be something that he would support also very strongly,
that the County would have the ability to recommend. He likes the suggestion of two from each county
but believes it would be important for both Osceola County and Seminole County
to recommend to the Governor the one lay person. Normally the Governor and the Governor's
office will accept that kind of recommendation.
Commissioner Carey explained her only concern with
that is the application process. If
someone is applying that is a gubernatorial appointment, they make that
application to the Governor's office.
The County would be making a recommendation without going through that
process. In her experience, the Governor
typically will check in with the locals to see if they have any unforeseen
issues. If the County is going to be
making the recommendation, Commissioner Carey would want the County to be the
one that does the vetting. If the County
is not doing the vetting, she would rather let the Governor's Office handle
it.
Commissioner Horan stated if it is going to be
gubernatorial appointments, obviously the County will have
recommendations. He does not believe
they should eliminate the gubernatorial appointments and transfer the
gubernatorial appointments to Orange County, which he believes is the
suggestion made. Commissioner Carey
suggested that they need to be specific that it is either the Chairman of
Seminole County or their designee that will represent the County.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Horan, Chairman Dallari
stated he believes the Board needs to give direction to staff and they need to send
DOT Secretary Prasad a letter outlining what the BCC's position is.
Motion
by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to authorize the
Chairman to draft a letter to DOT Secretary Prasad indicating the County's
desire to have two representatives from Seminole County and Osceola County, one
being an elected official appointed by the Chairman of the County Commission
and the other being a lay person appointed by the Governor.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
Chairman Dallari reminded the Board following the
Centennial LYNX bus presentation in the parking lot, there will be a Work
Session regarding CR 419 Funding in Room 3024.
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Chairman Dallari recessed the meeting at
10:35 a.m., reconvening at 1:30 p.m., with all Commissioners and all other
Officials (with Clerk of Circuit Court Maryanne Morse being absent) with the
exception of Deputy Clerk Jane Spencer, who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Eva
Roach, who were present at the Opening Session.
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The “National Register of Historic Places” and the “Decline of
Agriculture” Centennial Minute videos were shown prior to the public
hearings.
PROOFS OF PUBLICATION
Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded
by Commissioner Carey to authorize the filing of the proofs of publication for
this meeting's scheduled public hearings into the Official Record.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
LAND USE
AMENDMENT/REZONE/Titan Group
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider a Small Scale Future Land Use Amendment to the Seminole County
Comprehensive Plan from COM (Commercial) to MXD (Mixed Development), and
associated Rezone from C-2 (Retail Commercial) to PD (Planned Development), for
2.80 acres located on the east side of Fern Park Blvd. approximately 300 feet
north of SR 436, Titan Group, received and filed.
Kathy
Hammel, Planning & Development, addressed the Board to advise the subject
property currently serves as a surplus parking lot for an adjacent auto
dealership. She stated as an infill
development, staff believes that the requested Land Use Amendment and Rezone is
appropriate for a transitional use from the multi-family to the south and
retail commercial uses along SR 436. The
P&Z Commission recommended approval of the request. Staff is also recommending approval of the
request and that the staff report be made part of the record.
Scott
Batterson, Titan Group, addressed the Board to state he is in strong support of
the project and will be happy to answer any questions.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Batterson advised he understands that the
auto dealership will continue to operate as is in the City of Casselberry.
No one
spoke in support or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Constantine to adopt Ordinance #2013-5, as shown on
page _________, enacting a Small Scale Future Land Use Amendment to the
Seminole County Comprehensive Plan from COM (Commercial) to MXD (Mixed
Development), adopt associated Ordinance #2013-6, as shown on page ________,
enacting a Rezone from C-2 (Retail Commercial) to PD (Planned Development), and
approve the PD Development Order, as shown on page _________, for 2.80 acres
located on the east side of Fern Park Blvd. and approximately 300 feet north of
SR 436, as described in the proof of publication, Titan Group.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
COLONIAL VILLAGE AT TOWNPARK
REZONE/Colonial
Realty
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider a Rezone of 25.21 acres for Colonial Village at Townpark, for property
located on the east side of International Parkway, approximately ½ mile north
of CR 46A, from PUD (Planned Unit Development) and A-1 (Agriculture) to PD
(Planned Development), Colonial Realty, LP, received and filed.
Cynthia
Sweet, Planning & Development, addressed the Board to advise the applicant
is requesting that this project be continued to February 26, 2013.
No one
spoke in support or in opposition of the continuance.
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Constantine to continue to February 26, 2013 at 1:30
p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, request to Rezone 25.21 acres for
Colonial Village at Townpark, for property located on the east side of
International Parkway, approximately ½ mile north of CR 46A, from PUD (Planned
Unit Development) and A-1 (Agriculture) to PD (Planned Development), as
described in the proof of publication, Colonial Realty, LP.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
COLONIAL TOWNPARK PUD MAJOR
AMENDMENT
AND REZONE/Colonial Realty, LP
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider Colonial Townpark PUD Major Amendment and associated Rezone from PUD
(Planned Unit Development) to PD (Planned Development) to remove 6.29 acres
from the existing PUD; and an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Colonial
Perimeter Center (Colonial Townpark) Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to
remove 6.3 acres, located on the east side of International Parkway,
approximately ½ mile north of CR 46A, Colonial Realty, LP, received and filed.
Chairman
Dallari advised the applicant is requesting that this item be continued to
February 26, 2013.
No one
spoke in support or in opposition of the continuance.
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Constantine to continue to February 26, 2013 at 1:30
p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, request to consider Colonial Townpark
PUD Major Amendment and associated Rezone from PUD (Planned Unit Development)
to PD (Planned Development) to remove 6.29 acres from the existing PUD; and an
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Colonial Perimeter Center (Colonial
Townpark) Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to remove 6.3 acres, located on
the east side of International Parkway, approximately ½ mile north of CR 46A,
as described in the proof of publication, Colonial Realty, LP.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT/WEIGHTED METHOD
FOR
DETERMINING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL COMPATIBILITY
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider an Ordinance enacting an amendment to Chapter 30 of the Land
Development Code of Seminole County, repealing Section 30.1380.3, Seminole
County Weighted Method for Determining Single-Family Residential Compatibility
in Residential Land Use, received and filed.
Jeff
Hopper, Planning & Development, addressed the Board to advise the proposed
ordinance would repeal Section 30.1380.3 of the Land Development Code which
requires that a rezoning application for a single-family residential zone go
through an analysis by staff to determine “compatible zoning” that may differ
from the applicant’s requested zoning.
This analysis is done in low density residential future land use and
identifies appropriate zoning district, such as R-1AA, that reflects the
average lot size within a radius around the development site. This finding will become the recommended
zoning for the site. The purpose of the
process was to ensure compatibility between neighboring properties and avoid
sharp changes in density going from one development to another. However, staff’s finding in using it for a
number of years is that it may encourage urban sprawl by spreading development
over larger areas than necessary and holding densities below what the housing
market may want. Seminole County adopted
new buffering standards in November that would provide some compatibility protections
that were not there before. This
ordinance is part of a larger ongoing effort to streamline the code and make it
more user friendly. Staff recommends
approval of the request.
No one
spoke in support or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Horan,
seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt Ordinance #2013-7, as shown on page
________, enacting an amendment to Chapter 30 of the Land Development Code of
Seminole County, repealing Section 30.1380.3, Seminole County Weighted Method for
Determining Single-Family Residential Compatibility in Residential Land Use, as
described in the proof of publication.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
BOA
APPEAL/Roper
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider an Appeal of the Board of Adjustment’s decision to deny a Special
Exception to allow the expansion of an existing church within the A-5 (Rural)
zoning for property located on the northeast corner of Snow Hill Road and
Willingham Road, particularly known as 3370 Snow Hill Road, Christopher Roper
on behalf of Cornerstone Church of Orlando, received and filed.
Chairman
Dallari advised that the applicant has withdrawn
this item.
At the
request of Commissioner Carey, Nicole Guillet, Economic and Community
Development Services Director, addressed the Board to explain what it means
when an applicant withdraws from the process.
She stated if the applicant wanted to reconsider or come back with an
alternative proposal, they would start at the beginning of the process.
VACATE
ACCESS EASEMENT/SJRWMD & Clonts Family Ltd.
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider request to vacate and abandon the access easement established in Deed
Book 60, Pg 433; consider a Resolution accepting the Warranty Deed from the
Louis P. Tulp Revocable Trust for property necessary for the construction of a
cul-de-sac on Brumley Road; and approve a waiver of the vacate application fee
in the amount of $1,100, minus the associated advertising fees, for property
located east of the easterly terminus of Brumley Road, St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD) and William & Thelma L. Clonts Family Limited
Partnership, received and filed.
Denny
Gibbs, Planning & Development, addressed the Board to state the applicants
are requesting to vacate an easement in order to clarify ownership of the
properties. The right-of-way granted in
the deed was once used but has been abandoned for more than 40 years. The State has recently acquired the property
and discovered the subject deed encumbrance after the acquisition. The property is being dedicated to the County
by Mr. Tulp in order to provide a new cul-de-sac at the end of Brumley Road. Staff recommends approval of the request.
Upon inquiry
by Commissioner Carey, Brett Blackadar, County Engineer, advised the SJRWMD
does not waive the fees if the County submits an application, but the County
could certainly ask for a waiver.
Discussion ensued.
Ray
Bunton, St. Johns River Water Management District, addressed the Board to state
he will be glad to answer any questions and he appreciates the Board’s support
in this request.
At the
request of Chairman Dallari, Mr. Bunton explained the request for waiving the
fees.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Bunton advised the land is going to be open
to the public. He explained how the
properties will be accessed if the right-of-way is vacated.
No one
spoke in support or in opposition.
District
Commissioner Dallari recommended approval of the request and stated since
SJRWMD has done a lot of things like opening property to the public, he would
not have an issue waiving the fees minus the advertising costs.
Motion by Commissioner Horan,
seconded by Commissioner Constantine to adopt appropriate Resolution
#2013-R-42, as shown on page _________, vacating and abandoning the access
easement established in Deed Book 60, Pg 433; adopt Resolution #2013-R-43, as
shown on page _________, accepting the Warranty Deed, as shown on page
________, from the Louis P. Tulp Revocable Trust for property necessary for the
construction of a cul-de-sac on Brumley Road; and approve a waiver of the
vacate application fee in the amount of $1,100, minus the associated
advertising fees, for property located east of the easterly terminus of Brumley
Road, as described in the proof of publication, St. Johns River Water
Management District and William & Thelma L. Clonts Family Limited
Partnership.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
FLORIDA
AVENUE LSFLU MAP AMENDMENT & REZONE/Indev, Inc.
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider transmittal of a Large Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from R-5
(Rural-5) to PD (Planned Development) and the associated Rezone from A-5 (Rural
Zoning Classification/Rural Subdivision Standards) to PD (Planned Development)
for 38.13 acres located on the southwest corner of Florida Avenue and Lake
Charm Drive, approximately 0.50 miles east of SR 434, Indev, Inc., received and
filed.
Cynthia Sweet,
Planning & Development, stated the applicant has requested that this item
be continued to February 26, 2013.
Commissioner
Carey stated she feels it is important to have a full board in attendance to
discuss property in the rural area and she is glad that the applicant has
requested a continuance.
Mike
Jones, representing the applicant, addressed the Board to state on behalf of
the applicant, Indev, he is requesting the continuance.
No one
spoke in support or in opposition of the continuance.
Motion by Commissioner Horan,
seconded by Commissioner Carey to continue to February 26, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as possible, request to transmit a Large Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment from R-5 (Rural-5) to PD (Planned Development) and the
associated Rezone from A-5 (Rural Zoning Classification/Rural Subdivision
Standards) to PD (Planned Development) for 38.13 acres located on the southwest
corner of Florida Avenue and Lake Charm Drive, approximately 0.50 miles east of
SR 434, as described in the proof of publication, Indev, Inc.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
ORDINANCE
PROHIBITING SIMULATING GAMBLING DEVICES
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 222, Part II, Seminole County Code, by
addressing the use of a password system explicity within the definition of
Simulated Gambling Device, received and filed.
Bryant
Applegate, County Attorney, presented the request, stating the Internet cafes
changed their business model, after being denied preliminary injunction against
the adopted Ordinance, from a card system to a password system in an attempt to
avoid coverage under the Ordinance. He
stated Seminole County’s position is that the use of passwords does not exempt
what would otherwise be simulated gambling device from coverage under the
Ordinance but believes it would be prudent at this time to modify the ordinance
to explicitly address password systems.
The proposed amendment will amend the penalty provision to allow for
alternative and multiple remedies.
Kevin
Wimberly, 195 W. Pine Avenue, addressed the Board to inform the Board of
developments going on in the litigation.
He stated he feels it would be prudent if the Board would defer this
item until February 12, 2013 while they try to negotiate a resolution to the
lawsuit. He stated this amendment will
require that a new complaint be filed and changes the prohibited conduct. He said they will basically have to start
from scratch in filing a new complaint.
He added rather than having two more years of litigation, he feels a
proposal can be met where they can wrap up businesses within a certain amount
of time and save everyone money.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Wimberly advised some things have been put
on the table, but he doesn’t believe any final rejections or counter proposals
have been made. He stated he believes
that if they seek to comply with the new ordinance, that wouldn’t stop them
from filing a new complaint.
Adam
Reger, 1200 Riverplace Blvd., addressed the Board to state he is representing Digitrac
and he is here to speak in opposition to the amendment. He stated there is concern that if this new
amendment is passed, there will be substantial efforts that go to compliance. He said he believes they can comply with the
new ordinance and it does raise new constitutional issues that jeopardize the
status of any negotiations that are on the table at this time. Substantial time and effort would be going
towards filing the new complaint and complying rather than trying to resolve
this issue. He added any settlement
requires cooperation on both parties and by passing the new ordinance, it will
jeopardize the ability of the parties to cooperate. He stated he believes that if they can have
an additional month to reach a settlement, they can get other operators to
agree to the settlement and therefore, put this whole thing behind them. He added he feels that if the amended
ordinance is passed, it will jeopardize any settlement negotiations and risk
the ability of the interested parties to bring the other operators to the
table.
April
Kirsheman, Sheriff’s Office, addressed the Board to state the Sheriff’s office
does not support a continuance.
Mr.
Applegate clarified the extensive settlement negotiations. He stated as the County’s attorney, he is happy
to discuss a settlement offer or negotiations with anyone and bring those
potential offers or negotiations to the Board for consideration. He added he doesn’t see any reason why, by
adopting the proposed amendment today, those settlement negotiations, if they
are serious about it, can’t continue tomorrow morning or this afternoon. The fact that this ordinance amends the
existing ordinance has no impact on whether or not they want to sit down to
talk about a global settlement. He
recommended that the Board adopt the amendment to the ordinance so they can
proceed forward. He concluded that there
are a lot of issues that they will have to go through to talk about a global
settlement.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Applegate advised he sees no reason why the
adoption of this ordinance would preclude everyone from sitting down at the
table to discuss a global settlement.
No one
else spoke in support or in opposition.
Speaker
Request Forms were received and filed.
Motion by Commissioner Horan,
seconded by Commissioner Constantine to adopt Ordinance #2013-8, as shown on
page ________, amending Chapter 222, Part II, Seminole County Code, by
addressing the use of a password system explicity within the definition of
Simulated Gambling Device, as described in the proof of publication.
Under
discussion, Commissioner Constantine stated he feels it would save the
taxpayers a great deal of money if they could look for a settlement. He stated that the proposed ordinance shows
that it has stirred the pot and those that have been unwilling to discuss a
settlement are now willing to do that.
Commissioner
Carey stated she doesn’t have a problem adopting this ordinance, but she thinks
it is really important that everyone comes to the table with a willingness to
settle this. She stated she would like
to hear from the attorney in two weeks that they have some type of settlement
that is a win-win for everyone.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
CHAIRMAN’S
REPORT
Chairman
Dallari congratulated Amy Lockhart for a wonderful Centennial Barbeque kickoff
as well as other staff members that were involved in it. He asked that the County Manager send a
message to all Directors and Managers to make sure that all County employees
are aware of the Centennial as well as the website with the events that are
upcoming.
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Chairman
Dallari stated the unveiling of a new Lynx bus with a new wrapper that was
designed by high school students was held this morning, and they did a
phenomenal job. He said he would like to
send a letter, with each Board member’s signature, to each of the high school
students thanking them for the work that they did. The Board voiced no objections.
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Chairman
Dallari stated he will be sending a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) referencing their discussion on the Expressway Authority. He asked Mr. Hartmann to get that completed
by the end of the week. No objections were voiced.
COMMUNICATIONS
AND/OR REPOTS
The
following Communications and/or Reports were received and filed:
1.
Notice
to Abutting Property Owners dated January 7, 2013, from the City of Lake Mary
for zoning approval to MH1, LLC/Michael Huss to conduct a home occupation for
an online business selling gun cases and accessories located at 296 Leslie
Lane, Lake Mary, FL. (C: BCC, Economic & Community Development Services)
2.
Copy of
letter dated January 7, 2013, from Ron Legler, Florida Theatrical Association,
to Orlando City Council, Orange County Commissioners, Community Arts Group
Leaders, Dr. Phillips Center Board of Directors and Interested Arts Community
Stakeholders RE: Collaboration between Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) and
Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center (DPAC) to strengthen the arts community. (C:
BCC)
3.
Letter
dated January 8, 2013, from Kevin Tatreau, Florida Housing Finance Corporation,
to Chairman Brenda Carey RE: notification of scoring and ranking of the Garden
Park f.k.a. Garden Grove Development to be within the funding range to receive
a 2012 Housing Credit allocation. (C: BCC, Community Services)
4.
Letter
w/attachments dated January 8, 2013, to Chairman Bob Dallari from Deborah
Schafer, 1740 Brumley Road, Chuluota, FL, RE: information regarding Cornerstone
Church’s expansion request. (C: Economic & Community Development Services)
5.
Copy of
letter dated January 9, 2013, from Cathy Galavis, Florida Department of
Revenue, to Honorable Ray Valdes, Seminole County Tax Collector, RE: Mr.
Valdes’ option to become a budget officer pursuant to Section 145.022, Florida
Statutes. (C: BCC)
6.
Letter
received January 10, 2013, from Congressman John Mica, Washington, D.C., to
Chairman Dallari RE: Opening of new 7th Congressional District
Office to represent an expanded District 7 including Eastern Seminole and
Orange Counties. (C: BCC)
7.
Notice
of Public Hearing dated January 14, 2013, from the City of Sanford regarding
adoption of Ordinance 4284 annexing property between Lemon Street and Wylly
Avenue and between Grandview Avenue and Sanford Avenue. (C: BCC, Economic &
Community Development Services)
8.
Copy of
letter w/attachment dated January 11, 2013, from Florida Blue to Meloney Lung,
Internal Support Services Manager, RE: Pharmacy Rebate Program. (C: BCC, Human
Resources)
9.
Letter
dated January 15, 2013, from Juan Guerra, Progress Energy, to SEMINOLE BCC
COUNTY SERV BLDG RE: Transmission Line Maintenance Pole Replacement Program. (C:
BCC, Facilities)
DISTRICT
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner
Horan stated the “Open for Business” initiative has made the procedures for
permitting and licensing more simple and easier for businesses and
developers. He stated he believes the
Board took a good step today by removing the equation on the Weighted
Residential calculation. This will
remove 10½ pages from the Land Development regulations. He commended staff for bringing this item
before the Board as this move will serve the public and make it much easier for
the County to conduct business.
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Motion by Commissioner Constantine,
seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Fred Nelson to the Parks and
Preservation Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending January 1, 2016,
Resolution #2013-R-44, as shown on page ________; and appoint Maryann King to
the Animal Control Board for a one-year term ending January 1, 2014, by
Resolution #2013-R-45, as shown on page ________.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
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Motion by Commissioner
Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate Resolution
#2013-R-46, as shown on page ________, of Appreciation commending Jay Ammon for
his service on the Code Enforcement Board; adopt appropriate Resolution
#2013-R-47, as shown on page ________, of Appreciation commending Dave Putz for
his past service on the Contractor Examiners Board; adopt appropriate
Resolution #2013-R-48, as shown on page _________, of Appreciation commending
Charles Lippoldt for his past service on the Contractor Examiners Board; adopt
appropriate Resolution #2013-R-49, as shown on page _________, of Appreciation
commending Paul Zuromski for his past service on the Historical Commission; and
adopt appropriate Resolution #2013-R-50, as shown on page __________, of
Appreciation commending Emilio Perez for his past service on the Parks and
Preservation Committee.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner
Constantine informed the Board of a Speak-up Wekiva Rally at the Wekiva Springs
State Park on February 16, 2013, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with a
number of keynote speakers, especially former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob
Graham.
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Chairman
Dallari submitted Commissioner Henley’s district report (received and filed)
containing appointments, reappointments and resolutions of appreciation.
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Constantine to reappoint Stephen Browne to the Animal
Control Board for a one-year term, by Resolution #2013-R-45; reappoint David
Evans to the Agriculture Advisory Committee for a two-year term, by Resolution
#2013-R-51, as shown on page ________; reappoint James Depoy and Marti Chan to
the Contractor Examiners Board for a one-year term, by Resolution #2013-R-52,
as shown on page ________; reappoint Imogene Yarborough to the Historical
Commission for a two-year term, by Resolution #2013-R-53, as shown on page
_________; reappoint Dudley Bates to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a
four-year term, by Resolution #2013-R-54, as shown on page ________; reappoint
Brian Kirby to the Parks and Preservation Advisory Committee for a three-year
term, by Resolution #2013-R-44; appoint Ben Tucker to the Board of Adjustment
for a four-year term, by Resolution #2013-R-55, as shown on page _______;
appoint Heather Hohman to the Historical Commission for a two-year term, by Resolution
#2013-R-53; adopt appropriate Resolution #2013-R-56, as shown on page
_________; of Appreciation commending Joshua Smith for his service on the Parks
and Preservation Advisory Committee; adopt appropriate Resolution #2013-R-57,
as shown on page ________, commending George Distler for his service on the
Library Advisory Board; adopt appropriate Resolution #2013-R-58, as shown on
page ________, commending Alex Dickison for his service on the Historical
Commission; and adopt appropriate Resolution #2013-R-59, as shown on page
________, commending Mike Bass for his service on the Board of Adjustment.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner
Carey stated she would like to make sure that the Centennial is very prominent
on the County website as that should be the first thing you see on that site
for at least the next 90 days.
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Commissioner Carey acknowledged
that there are two events coming up: one is on January 24, Centennial Educators
Open House, and the other is the Black History Month celebration on February 9
starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Goldsboro Museum and at 4:00 p.m. at the Public
History Center.
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Commissioner
Carey stated she attended the first Port Authority Board meeting last week and
there was discussion with regard to an increase of the Executive Director’s
salary. The Port Authority recommended
that there would be a salary increase from $103,000 to $125,000 a year. The Port Authority has formed a committee to
review that. She said she provided the
Port Authority’s Board with a list of the County’s directors’ salaries and
their range is from $104,000 to $130,000.
She stated she understands that the Administrative Assistant, Irene
Dolgner, will be retiring this year and her position will not be difficult to
fill. The County’s employees went for
several years without having an increase and she feels that for this kind of
recommendation is out of line. She added
it has been Mr. Hartmann’s policy to do away with contracts as most of the
employees serve at the pleasure of the County Manager.
Mr.
Hartmann stated as far as the contracts go, he doesn’t feel that they are
necessary and he expects to continue that process in the future. The County does have a number of employees
with employment contracts as that was the practice for years, which set forth
some terms for separation when needed.
He stated he feels the County needs to pay attention to the market place
because if they really want good people, they will have to attract them and
maintain good salaries.
Commissioner
Carey stated two committees were formed.
One committee will review the process of how they qualify candidates at
the Port Authority. The other committee
will look at the salary issue for the executive director.
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Commissioner
Carey stated new microphones were purchased for the Chambers and they are not
as good as the old ones. She said a
number of people have informed her that they cannot hear the Board
members. She requested staff check the
microphones as it is not easy to hear anyone at the podium. She also requested that the item be shown on
the monitor for people in the audience who cannot hear.
COUNTY
MANAGER’S REPORT
No Report.
COUNTY
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr.
Applegate stated he assumes that the Board has had a chance to review the
reformatted Charter and he would like to proceed with same. Chairman Dallari recommended that Mr.
Applegate contact Commissioner Henley with regard to same. Mr. Applegate stated the Clerk’s office did
not have a problem with the reformat. He
commended Assistant County Attorney, Kathy Furey-Tran, for her good work on the
analysis.
Commissioner
Horan stated the reformatted Charter is particularly useful so that all of the
operable provisions are together. He
added he felt that the footnoting regarding the provisions that have been
challenged and could be challenged was particularly useful.
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There
being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the
meeting adjourned at 2:34 p.m., this same date.
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