BOARD OF
OCTOBER 10, 2006
The following is a non-verbatim transcript
of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, held at 9:35 a.m., on Tuesday, October
10, 2006, in the SEMINOLE COUNTY
SERVICES BUILDING at
Present:
Chairman
Vice Chairman Bob Dallari (District 1)
Commissioner Randy Morris (District 2)
Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide (District 3)
Commissioner Brenda Carey (District 5)
County Manager Cindy Coto
Deputy Clerk Sandy McCann
Pastor Ron Williams,
County Attorney Robert McMillan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-221, as shown on page _______, proclaiming October 10, 2008 as “Put the Brakes On Fatalities Day”.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Robin Butler, Traffic Engineering, who addressed the Board to express her appreciation for the Board’s support.
Commissioner Morris advised Governor Bush has also done a resolution on this subject; and he presented the Resolution to Ms. Butler.
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Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-220, as shown on page _______, proclaiming October, 2008 as “National Disability Awareness Month”.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Connie Krienbring and Buddy Balagia, who addressed the Board to express their appreciation.
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Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-222, as shown on page _______, proclaiming October, 2006 as “Cultural Diversity Awareness Month”.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to the members of the Cultural Diversity Committee.
David Gregory addressed the Board to
express the Committee’s appreciation and to invite everyone to attend the
luncheon on October 19 at the
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Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Morris to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-223, as shown on page _______, honoring the Yarborough Family and ranch for being selected to be inducted into the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Imogene Yarborough and her family.
Imogene Yarborough addressed the Board to express her appreciation for this recognition.
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Karen Breakell, representing the Nemours
Foundation, addressed the Board to give a PowerPoint presentation (not received
& filed) on Nemours’ mission to build a state-of-the-art children’s
hospital in
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Ms. Breakell advised their mission is to work cooperatively with the community hospitals for children with complex illnesses and chronic illnesses. She further advised that Nemours is funded by the testamentary trust of Alfred DuPont ($4 billion) and they are concerned with caring for children and not their financial status. She added that because they have the trust, they are not asking for any local or State government funds.
Motion
by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to adopt
appropriate Resolution #2006-R-224, as shown on page _______, supporting the
Nemours Foundation in their efforts to build a state-of-the-art children’s
hospital in
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Ms. Breakell.
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The Chairman recessed the meeting at 10:20 a.m. in order to convene the meeting of the U.S. 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and reconvened the BCC meeting at 10:45 a.m. this same date.
Commissioner Carey requested Item #15, Award of RFP-600052-06/BJC, Residential & Commercial Backflow Prevention Control Program, be pulled for a separate vote.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Morris to approve and authorize the following:
Budget
Grants
11. Authorize Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, as shown on page _______, between the Florida Division of Fire Marshal and Seminole County for the procurement, maintenance, repair and replacement of hazardous materials (Florida Domestic Preparedness Grant for WMD/HazMat Response); and adopt appropriate Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-229, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $76,226.50.
12. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, as shown on page _______, between the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal and Seminole County for a portion of the Federal Department of Homeland Security Grant to assist with sustaining the ability to protect citizens and visitors and to serve as a key emergency response resource should a major terrorism incident strike the Central Florida region; and adopt appropriate Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-230, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $152,365.
13. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, as shown on page _______, between the Florida Division of State Marshal and Seminole County for a portion of the Federal Department of Homeland Security Grant to provide funding to procure specific hazmat equipment and supplies; and adopt appropriate Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-231, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $7,595.
Purchasing
14. Award CC-1154-06/TRJ Contract, as shown on page _______, Club II Regional Stormwater Facility Phase I and II Drainage Improvements, to Cathcart Contracting Company of Winter Park ($1,930,612.00).
Information
Technologies
Information
Services
16. Approve and
authorize Chairman to execute Agreement, as shown on page _______, between
Royal Street Communications LLC and
Library
& Leisure Services
17. Adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-226, as shown on page _______, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement, as shown on page _______, with the Florida Department of Transportation for portions of the State Road System at the interchange of Interstate 4 and US 17/92.
Planning
& Development
Development
Review
18. Authorize release of Maintenance Bond in the amount of $1,041.90 (Cash) for the Maitland Avenue Right-of-Way Walgreen’s.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Discussion ensued with regard to Item #15, RFP-600062-06/BJC, Term Contract for Residential and Commercial Backflow Prevention Control Program, to ACE Flow Control, Longwood. Commissioner Carey stated this contract will cost $300,000 for three years. She said she believes the scope of these inspections should be much smaller.
Gary Rudolph, Water & Wastewater, addressed the Board to advise staff can look at reducing the number of surveys. However, he said the County needs to make sure all the customers are doing inspections for the protection of other citizens. Discussion ensued with regard to the backflow valve and cross-connections.
Commissioner Carey stated she has asked
staff if this has ever been a problem in
Mr. Rudolph explained that the State of
Commissioner Morris stated that if this is required by law, he believes the cost should be put in the rate base.
Commissioner Carey suggested this item be continued in order to give staff time to think this through.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to continue until October 24, 2006, consideration of request for award of RFP-600062-06/BJC, Term Contract for Residential and Commercial Backflow prevention Control Program, to ACE Flow Control, Longwood, so that staff can bring back to the Board some options.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Morris to approve and authorize the following:
23. Approve acceptance of Owners’
Offer of Judgment relating to Parcel #101, Novoa property, for
24. Authorize Binding Written Offers/Offers of Judgment relating to Parcels #100B, 101C/D, 103/703, 107, 105/705, 106/706, 107, 108, 109 and 145A/B/745 of the CR 15 improvement project.
25. Approve and authorize execution of Purchase Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Parcel #134/834, Moreno Valley Investors Four, for the Lake Emma road improvement project (from Longwood Hills Road to Sand Pond Road), in the amount of $475,000, inclusive of interest, fees and costs.
26. Approve and authorize execution of Purchase Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Parcel #111, 1823 Longwood, Inc., for the Cross Seminole Trail Phase III project (from Longwood-Lake Mary Road to Big Tree Park) in the amount of $13,800 inclusive of interest, fees, and costs.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS’ CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to approve and authorize the following:
Clerk’s Office
27. Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page _______, dated September 11 & 18, 2006; and Payroll Approval List, as shown on page _______, dated September 7, 2006.
28. BCC Official Minutes dated September 12, 2006.
29. Noting, for information only, the following Clerk’s “received and filed”:
1. PS-0955-06
Construction Engineering & Inspection Services Agreement, as shown on page
_______, Volkert Construction Services.
2. Notice
from the Public Service Commission re:
Application for amendment to Certificates 247-W and 189-S in
3. Certified
Tennis Pro Agreement, as shown on page _______, with William Treise.
4. Assignment,
as shown on page _______, of the Conditional Utility Agreements for water and
sewer service with
5.
Customer
Agreements, as shown on page _______, for Reclaimed Water Rates and Reclaimed
Water Flow, Distribution, Delivery and Spray Easement for the project known as
6.
Bill
of Sale, as shown on page _______, and Letter of Acceptance of the water and
sewer system within the project known as Heatherwood-M/I Homes of Orlando.
7. Conditional
Utility Agreements, as shown on page _______, for water and sewer service with
Commercial Net Lease Realty for the project known as CNL Property.
7.
Development
Orders, as shown on page _______, as follows:
#06-30500004, Schmid variance; #06-30000130, Larson variance;
#06-30000104, Jackson variance; #06-30000105, Jackson variance; #06-30000106,
Jackson variance; #06-320006, Smith special exception; #06-30000092, Patel
variance; #06-3200003, Rose Hill Baptist Church special exception;
#06-30000107, Dover-Cuskaden variance; #06-30000110, Seaman & Lutter
variance; #06-30000111, Hearn variance; #06-30000113, Thevenet variance;
#06-30000114, Baker variance; #06-30000115, Glackin variance; #06-30000116,
Gutierrez variance; #06-30000117 Phelps variance; #06-3000124, Olivo variance;
#06-30000108, Work variance; #06-30000119, Palmer variance; #06-30000121,
Abatsas variance; #06-300122, Krogman variance; #06-3100018, Svancar special
exception; #06-3100019, Caruthers special exception; #06-320005, Aloma Jancy
Animal Hospital; #06-32000007, Fl Conference Association of 7th Day
Adventists; and #06-32000008, R&J Oakmont, Inc. special exception.
8. Work
Order #59, as shown on page _______, to PS-5130-02.
9. M-1358-06
Contract, as shown on page _______, Starmer Ranaldi Planning &
Architecture, Inc.
10. Certificate of Final Completion, as shown on
page _______, for CC-1242-04.
11. Change Orders #2 & #3, as shown on page
_______, to CC-1268-05.
12. Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to
Work Order #22 to PS-5150-03.
13.
Work
Order #39, as shown on page _______, to PS-5150-03.
14.
Second
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to PS-0381-06, Matern Professional.
15.
Second
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to PS-0381-06, Vision IV.
16.
Re-recorded
Development Order #5-22000008, as shown on page _______, Casa Verde Townhomes
PUD, approved by the BCC on January 24, 2006.
17.
Satisfaction
of Connection Fees, as shown on page _______, for the project known as Ruth’s
Chris Steakhouse.
18.
Amendment,
as shown on page _______, to Utility Agreement for sewer service with
Northpointe Officenter, LLC.
19.
Bill
of Sale and Letter of Acceptance, as shown on page _______, of the water and
sewer system within the project known as I-4 Industrial Park Lot 3-Life Gas-4G
Properties.
20.
Maintenance
Agreement and Letter of Credit, as shown on page _______, in the amount of
$20,597 for the project known as Heatherwood.
21.
Work
Orders #15 & #17, as shown on page _______, to CC-1198-02.
22.
Work
Orders #13, #14 & #15, as shown on page _______, to CC-1267-05.
23.
Change
Order #1, as shown on page _______, to CC-1262-05 (W.O. #25).
24.
Certificate
of Completion, as shown on page _______, for CC-1262-05, W.O. #10.
25.
Performance
Bond #CMS233873, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $90,000 for
RFP-1091-06.
26.
First
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4146-02.
27.
Work
Order #47, as shown on page _______, to PS-5165-04.
28.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4195-03.
29.
First
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to PS-5145-03.
30.
Change
Order #1, as shown on page _______, to CC-0952-06.
31.
Work
Order #4, as shown on page _______, to PS-5145-03.
32.
Change
Order #1, as shown on page _______, to CC-1212-03, Work Order #51.
33.
Certificate
of Final Completion, as shown on page _______, for CC-1262-05, Work Order #14.
34.
Change
Order #2, as shown on page _______, to CC-0348-06.
35.
Certificate
of Final Completion, as shown on page _______, for CC-1265-05.
36.
M-1306-06
Contract, as shown on page _______, Pomeroy Appraisal Associates of Florida.
37.
Second
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to PS-0381-06, Starmer Ranaldi.
38.
Second
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4217-04.
39.
Second
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to PS-0381-06, MLM-Martin Architects, Inc.
40.
Work
Order #1, as shown on page _______, to RFP-0225-05.
41.
Work
Order #48, as shown on page _______, to PS-5165-04.
42.
Second
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to PS-0381-06, Bentley Architects &
Engineers.
43.
Work
Order #16, as shown on page _______, to CC-1267-05.
44.
Work
Order #53, as shown on page _______, to PS-5129-02.
45.
Work
Orders #47 & #48, as shown on page ________, to CC-1262-05.
46.
Work
Order #1, as shown on page _______. to RFP-0580-06.
47.
Work
Order #1, as shown on page _______, to RFP-1090-06.
48.
Bids
as follows: PS-1074-06; RFP-1221-06;
CC-1226-06; IFB-600074-06; RFP-600077-06; and 600080-06.
Sheriff’s Office
30. Approval to expend $1,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide for a contribution to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, West Sanford Branch.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
REGULAR AGENDA
Senior Planner, Jeff Hopper, addressed the Board to request authorization to advertise and set public hearings for amendments to the Land Development Code establishing canopy roads, candidate roads, and tree protection zones.
Commissioner Morris requested that CR 15
from 46A to
Commissioner Carey said she would like staff to talk to the utility companies before the County starts down this path. She also said she believes the replacement tree requirement at a caliber of 2 inches is a joke. Whereupon, Commissioner Morris agreed and stated that government should be under this requirement too and he would prefer 4 inches for DBH. The Board agreed that all this should be included in the ordinance.
Commissioner Dallari stated he would like
to include
Commissioner Morris also requested that Graphics back designs for signage along these roads at a later date.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to authorize the Planning & Development Director to advertise and set public hearings for amendments to the Land Development Code of Seminole County establishing canopy roads, candidate roads, and tree protection zones, with staff findings.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Senior Planner, Jeff Hopper, presented
request for advertising and scheduling public hearings on the proposed
ordinance relating to the
Motion
by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to authorize
the Planning & Development Director to advertise and schedule public
hearings on the
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Senior Planner, Jeff Hopper, presented the
Monroe Commerce Center Phase III PCD Final Site Plan and Developer’s Commitment
Agreement for a 6.3-acre site located on the east side of
District Commissioner Carey recommended approval.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to approve the Monroe Commerce Center Phase III PCD Final Site Plan and Developer’s Commitment Agreement for a 6.3-acre site located on the east side of Elder Road, south of School Street, Howard Schieferdecker.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Mr. Hopper advised the applicant is requesting that the 8-foot fence around the storage area be reduced to 6 feet.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to revisit the Monroe Commerce Center Phase III PCD Final Site Plan and Developer’s Commitment Agreement, Howard Schieferdecker.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Howard Schieferdecker, applicant, addressed the Board to state this is the third phase of the development and by far the least amount of outdoor storage.
District Commissioner Carey stated she would stand by the original requirement for an 8-foot fence.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to approve the Monroe Commerce Center Phase III PCD Final Site Plan and Developer’s Commitment Agreement, as shown on page _______, for a 6.3-acre site located on the east side of Elder Road, south of School Street, Howard Schieferdecker.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Tourism Development Director, Suzan Bunn,
addressed the Board to remind the Board that at their September 26, 2006
meeting, they voted to table any action on the United Arts Contract until after
the second public hearing on the budget.
She reviewed the motion made by Commissioner Morris as outlined in the
Memorandum (copy received & filed) dated October 10, 2006 from Suzan
Bunn. She stated that two questions that
need to be considered are whether additional funds will be provided to the
School Board and whether a specific percentage of the grants monies for
organizations and artists will be earmarked for
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to take the motion off the table.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Chairman announced that the Board is now back on the main motion offered by Commissioner Morris on September 26, 2006. He said he would like to add in the motion that the requirements for Seminole Arts Council and Helen Stairs be included; and that the training program be stipulated as a requirement. Whereupon, Commissioner Morris stated he would include those requirements in the motion.
Chairman Henley also stated he would like
to include the requirement of quarterly reports. Whereupon, Commissioner Morris stated he
would also include that requirement in
the motion.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve funding for United Arts at $.75 per capita for a one-year Contract, as shown on page _______; require that Commissioner Dallari become a voting member of the SCAC; Helen Stairs Theater would remain at the same funding level; United Arts would provide monies for education in fundraising and business plans for them; SCAC Arts Coordinator would be funded at 100% the first year, 75% the second year, 50% the third year, and 25% the fourth year, and the position would be sunset by the BCC in the fourth year; all requirements will include SCAC and the Helen Stairs Theatre; require that the training program be stipulated as a requirement; and quarterly reports will be required.
Under discussion, Commissioner Dallari stated he would also like to propose an amendment to the motion, to increase the funding from $.75 per capita to $1.00 per capita.
Commissioner Carey cautioned that the Board may be looking at a $50,000 homestead exemption next year, which will leave a big hole in the budget.
Chairman Henley said he wants to make it plain that the County is not going to be the total support for these organizations and that they are not entitlement programs. He further said they need to set a sunset date which will force them to raise their own money.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Morris to amend the main motion by increasing the funding from $.75 per capita to $1.00 per capita.
Under discussion, Commissioner Henley stated he would not support increasing the per capita to $1.00.
Districts 1 and 2 voted AYE.
Commissioners Van Der Weide, Henley and
Carey voted NAY, whereupon, the amendment
to the motion failed for the lack of a majority vote.
The main motion was then voted upon and carried unanimously with Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voting AYE.
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Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey to confirm appointment of Dori L. Debord as Planning & Development Director at a salary of $102,500, effective October 23, 2006.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to confirm appointment of David Medley as Community Services Director at an annual salary of $86,000, effective October 11, 2006.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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The Chairman recessed the meeting at 11:45
a.m., reconvening at 1:32
p.m., with all Commissioners (with Commissioner Morris entering late) and all
other Officials, with the exception of Deputy Clerk Sandy McCann, 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 Van Der Weide to authorize filing the proofs of publication for
this meeting's scheduled public hearings.
Districts
1, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Leeanna
Raw, Public Safety, addressed the Board to state Air Rescue 3 was
decommissioned in June 2006. Staff has
identified four options for replacement of the aeromedical helicopter service
and those include: (1) a public/private
partnership; (2) the purchase of a new aircraft and continued joint operation
with the Sheriff’s Office; (3) the purchase of a used aircraft and joint
operation with the Sheriff’s Office; and (4) the purchase of a new aircraft
operated solely by the Seminole County EMS/Fire/Rescue Division. She referred to the financial cost summary
indicated at the end of the proposal (received and filed). Staff is recommending looking towards a
private/public partnership.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Ms. Raw advised that under Option #1,
the County would enter into a public/private partnership and the private sector
would provide the helicopter.
Cindy
Coto,
Motion by Commissioner Dallari,
seconded by Commissioner Carey to authorize staff to go with Option #1,
Public/Private Partnership for continuing the aeromedical helicopter services
and maintenance, and they would be responsible for the billing of the
transport.
Under
discussion and upon inquiry by Chairman Henley, Ms. Raw advised staff attempted
to think ahead on every unanticipated cost there may be. Staff will not know any subsidy amount until
a contract is in place.
Commissioner
Morris entered the meeting at this time.
Commissioner
Dallari stated if this passes and the County finds a private/public
partnership, he would like to see if the County can have a multi-county
agreement with not just
Commissioner
Morris stated he agrees with staff’s recommendation, but he feels
Commissioner
Dallari stated the reason why he brought this up is one of the entity’s
concerns was when each county gets into medical transport from an accident
scene to the emergency room, they want to make sure that each county is working
with each other.
Ms.
Raw stated some sort of stipulation that they will back each other up will be
included in the contract.
Ms.
Raw informed Commissioner Dallari that the type of maintenance facilities, the
distance from that facility and the response time for that replacement aircraft
will be part of the criteria.
Commissioner
Dallari stated he feels it would be important to look at medical transport from
an incident to the ER.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Amy
Raub, Seminole County Natural Lands Program, addressed the Board to give an
update on the Public Information Campaign for the
Commissioner
Carey complimented staff for doing a wonderful job in presenting the Natural
Lands Referendum information at the CALNO meeting. She recommended that staff pass out flyers at
the Lake Mary Blvd./Wekiva Trail as it is a very active trail.
Commissioner
Morris stated the Seminole County Water and Conservation Board have a PAC
(Political Action Committee) and they have a matching grant component for
$15,000, and staff may contact them.
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Don
Fisher, Deputy County Manager, addressed the Board to review the information campaign
for the 2006 Charter Amendments. He
displayed a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed the following: Charter History, the Three Charter Amendments
proposed by the BCC, and the six Charter Amendments proposed by the Charter
Review Commission (CRC). He reviewed the
following three amendments proposed by the BCC: Question #1, County to provide its own
clerk, auditor, recorder and custodian of all County funds; Question #2,
Financial Impact of Proposed Charter Amendments; and Question #3, Length of
Appointments of the CRC. He continued by
reviewing the following amendments proposed by the CRC: Question #4, Revising County Commissioner’s
salaries; Question #5, Ethics Ordinance regulating Commissioner lobbying and
Tax Collector bidding on tax certificate sales; Question #6, Ethics Ordinance
requiring disclosure of ownership interest for county land use applications;
Question #7, Transfer of Clerk’s function as auditor and custodian of County
funds. He indicated that the pamphlet
indicates that all of the duties of the Clerk will be transferred to the County
auditor and that is incorrect. The
auditing function will be transferred to the proposed County auditor, and the
financial functions will be transferred to the
Chairman
Henley stated he feels one item that needs to be clarified is the BCC salaries
are currently determined by State formula but it is actually based by State Statute
and it is based on population.
Mr.
Fisher stated staff’s thought is if the Board gives authorization to proceed,
they could have the items printed by the end of the week and mailed by October
18 so people can have them in their homes by October 22, because October 23
starts early voting. The postcard is a
reminder that these items are on the ballot and if the people want more
information, they can go to the County’s web site.
Mr.
Fisher explained for Commissioner Carey why they are doing a newspaper ad. He stated staff feels this would be the most
effective way to communicate the information.
Mr.
Fisher advised Commissioner Carey when the large mailer and postcards will be
mailed out. He informed the Board that
staff will be doing displays in the County buildings including libraries, other
facilities, as well as the
Commissioner
Morris stated the differentiation staff used between the BCC and the Charter
Review Commission (CRC) is one that is going to be lost by the public. The majority of the BCC are not in favor of
all these amendments and they believe some of them proposed by the CRC are
illegal. He stated when the voters
receive the brochure, it is going to appear that the BCC is going to mail these
out as important information and they are basically endorsing all of the
items. Even by law, the BCC can take an
official position on matters and they can explain what the CRC’s intent was.
Chairman
Henley stated, in his opinion, these were debated a long time and most of them
were passed by an 8-5 vote by the CRC.
The public doesn’t have the full understanding of it and they can easily
be misconstrued. There are some things
that can be done that would clarify it.
He stated he feels a lot of voters will misinterpret it as they will not
be well informed on the process as the BCC is mailing out the information.
Commissioner
Carey asked if they could get the Attorney General’s opinion on the legality of
those amendments. She recommended
putting some type of disclaimer on anything they mail out indicating that the
only ballot issues presented by BCC are one through three.
Commissioner
Morris stated according to the polls that were sent out, the public believes
the BCC is doing the right thing most of the time. The Board supports those amendments they put
on the ballot but do not support the ones recommended by the CRC. He stated he knows there are several PAC’s
that are being formed to oppose these matters.
Discussion ensued relative to the Charter Review Commission’s attorney
not finding any support of the Attorney General’s rulings and legality of the
ethics amendments.
Chairman
Henley stated he would like to see the differential being done on the
educational information that the first three are proposed by the BCC; then
separate the ones proposed by the CRC.
Commissioner
Carey stated she would like to know that since this mailing is coming from the
County if it can show the three amendments that the Board placed on the
ballot. She stated the County may not
need to do mail outs at all and have it on the web site and the people can get
the information from there.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated the Board knows it is going on the ballot and they
directed staff to come up with these brochures.
He stated he will be supporting some of the amendments but not all. He said he feels that the more the Board
talks about this, the more confused the voters will get, and that all of the
amendments will probably fail.
Commissioner
Carey stated it sounds like there is consensus to stick with the three charter
amendments that this Board adopted.
Chairman
Henley asked if there was consensus from the Board to mail out information on
the three amendments and not go with the expense of all of them.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he would have to express opposition to that as he feels
this would show so much disrespect to the CRC members.
Commissioner
Dallari recommended including the mailings from the State Attorney’s office.
Commissioner
Carey stated she doesn’t think they can get all of that information on paper.
Commissioner
Morris stated he doesn’t understand what Question #9, Constitutional Officers
subject to internal audit for certain County funds, is all about.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded
by Commissioner Morris to publicize only the three charter amendments proposed
by the BCC.
Districts
1, 2, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide voted NAY.
Upon
inquiry by Mr. Fisher, Commissioner Carey advised the three amendments proposed
by the BCC would be included in the mail outs and all nine amendments would be
placed on the web site but differentiate them.
CHAIRMAN’S
REPORT
Chairman
Henley stated there has been a vacancy on the Orlando Urban Area Transportation
Study Citizens Advisory Committee, and Mr. Bill Fahey has indicated that he would
love to serve on said committee.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari to appoint Bill Fahey to the Orlando Urban Area
Transportation Study Citizens Advisory Committee; and authorize staff to notify
Harry Barley, Executive Director of Metroplan Orlando, of this nomination.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide,
seconded by Commissioner Dallari to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-228,
as shown on page ________, commending Richard Harris for his services on the
Orlando Urban Area Transportation Study Citizens Advisory Committee.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Eileen
Cowdney, President of the
Commissioner
Dallari stated he attended the annual awards presentation and he would like to
see the annual awards be held at the BCC Chambers depending upon the
scheduling. The Board voiced no objections.
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Chairman
Henley submitted a letter (received and filed) from Richard Harris resigning
from the Metroplan Orlando Citizens Advisory Committee. He asked the Board to consider nominating
someone to fill that position.
COMMUNICATIONS
AND/OR REPORTS
The
following Communications and/or Reports were “received and filed”:
1.
Letter
dated
2.
Notice
of City of
3.
Letter
dated
4.
Letter
dated
5.
Note
dated
6.
Letter
dated
7.
Copy
of letter dated
8.
Memorandum
dated
9.
Copy
of letter dated
10.
Letter
dated
11.
Copy
of letter dated
12.
Copy
of letter dated
13.
Copy
of letter dated
14.
Copies
of identical letters dated
15.
Form
letters dated
16.
Contract
for services, as shown on page ________, between Seminole Co. Government and
the following: Jennifer Sovern
(Scorekeeper) and Jessica Fiorenza (Scorekeeper).
17.
Copy
of letters with various dates from Kenneth Roberts, Director-Public Safety, re:
Appreciation for recent donation to the following: James Higgins; Cathy Greene; Linda Juliao;
Cornelia Dietzel; Harris Levine; Merri Wedemeyer; Eden Staton; and Don Johnson.
18.
Letter
dated
19.
Copy
of letter dated
20.
Copy
of letter dated 10/04/06 to Judy & Betsy Geiger from Joe Gasparini, Parks
& Recreation Manager, re: Appreciation of recent donation.
21.
Notice
of City of
22.
Copy
of letter dated
23.
Copy
of letter dated
24.
Notice
of application for increase in utility rates for Utilities, Inc. of
DISTRICT
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner
Carey advised she attended the Florida Association of Counties (FACo) 2005/2006
Legislative Policy Committee meetings.
She reviewed some of the topics (Homestead Exemption) that were
discussed as well as the impact that will occur if the Homestead Exemption is
increased. She submitted a copy of the
information (not received and filed) of what the negative effect will be. She stated
Commissioner
Dallari stated he feels it would be important to look at the dollar value from
each of the cities as well.
Commissioner
Carey stated she feels they should make all the cities aware of this situation
so they can take a look at that.
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Commissioner
Carey stated CALNO met last week and she would like to thank staff for setting
up the meeting. She advised that Linda
Watson, CEO, Lynx, gave a very informative presentation relative to funding.
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Commissioner
Carey reported on the first domestic violence awareness luncheon held last
Saturday. She stated the luncheon was
very successful and they raised about $70,000 to go to Safehouse. She expressed her appreciation for everyone’s
support.
Commissioner
Morris stated this was a great start and he hopes it will become an annual
event.
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Commissioner
Dallari informed the Board that he and April Boswell, Planning Manager, will be
meeting with the city of
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Commissioner
Morris stated he and Commissioner Dallari spoke to the city of
Bob
McMillan,
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari to authorize staff to proceed and take whatever steps
at the time Winter Springs gives appropriate authorization on
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner Morris stated the
Airport Authority is meeting today and they have an airport master plan and the
land around the airport is not comprehensively in any overlay district or any
airport HIP. He stated the County needs
to meet with the city of
Commissioner Carey stated it has a
lot of industrial and there should be commercial and other things around there
in order to support the services that will come in.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari to authorize staff to bring back at the next meeting a
long-range plan to be discussed with the city of Sanford, and to bring back how
the plan will go forward to an airport overlay development district.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner
Carey stated she feels it is important that staff work with the city of
Commissioner
Morris stated he feels the city of
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Commissioner
Morris stated he went to
Commissioner
Carey stated one thing that is important is
Ms.
Coto stated they were very excited about a lot of the recent events that
occurred in the County since they have last been up there. They were impressed with the initiatives that
were going on and led by the BCC.
Commissioner
Morris stated he would highly recommend sending as many board members who would
like to go. Citi Corp. indicated that
they would make available to the BCC any and all personnel to go through all
the processes.
Chairman
Henley stated each board member should have a copy of the report.
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There
being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the
meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m., this same date.
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