BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
October 22, 2019
The following is a non-verbatim transcript of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, in Room 1028 of the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.
Present:
Chairman Brenda Carey (District 5)
Vice Chairman Jay Zembower (District 2)
Commissioner Robert Dallari (District 1)
Commissioner Lee Constantine (District 3)
Commissioner Amy Lockhart (District 4)
County Manager Nicole Guillet
Assistant County Attorney Desmond Morrell
Clerk of Court & Comptroller Grant Maloy
Deputy Clerks Kyla Farrell and Terri Porter
Pastor Greg Rice, New Covenant Assembly, Casselberry, gave the Invocation. Commissioner Zembower led the Pledge of Allegiance.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The Business Spotlight video for All American Mobile Detailing was presented.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Agenda Item #1 – 2019-1688
Andrew Van Gaale, Seminole County Port Authority (SCOPA) Administrator, addressed the Board and presented a check for $700,000 of surplus funds out of the operation of the Port. He indicated he hopes to be back next year with a check in a similar amount.
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Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day in Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Ed Burford, Seminole County Veterans Services Officer, addressed the Board and discussed veterans who live in Seminole County. He stated there are many veterans in the room and he accepts the Proclamation not for himself but for the heroes standing behind him.
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Agenda Item #3 – 2019-1693
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2019-R-174 recognizing the 100th birthday for Vivian Alice Cornell.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
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Agenda Item #4 – 2019-1690
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the month of October as Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month in Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Fire Chief Mark Oakes and Medical Director Dr. Todd Husty addressed the Board and presented a video regarding the PulsePoint application. They discussed the importance of having a community trained in CPR.
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Agenda Item #5 – 2019-1691
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the month of October as Florida Native Plant Month in Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Mark Kateli, President of Cuplet Fern Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society, accepted the Proclamation.
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Agenda Item #6 – 2019-1692
Nicole Guillet, County Manager, stated they recently undertook an employee benefits survey which talked about some opportunities for employee appreciation efforts; and the results of that survey were analyzed by Datanautix.
Sanjay Patel, Datanautix President, addressed the Board and displayed a PowerPoint presentation (received and filed) regarding the employee survey results. He discussed how his software works and the main things employees like and dislike about working for the County. Chairman Carey advised the Board should get a list together of questions to get some more details regarding the survey. She suggested if a Commissioner has a lot of questions, Mr. Patel could meet with them and go over the raw data. Mr. Patel stated they will hopefully do a citizen survey in the next 6 to 12 months and that will give them a 360-degree view where they can hone in and see the common elements.
Christina Brandolini, Human Resources Director, addressed the Board and stated they had about 699 employees participate in the survey overall. There were multiple choice questions, but the survey focused on the open-ended questions. Commissioner Dallari asked how well the results were disbursed across departments. Ms. Brandolini indicated the survey was anonymous, and Commissioner Dallari stated he wants to make sure that employees who don’t have access to a computer are included in the survey.
Chairman Carey reiterated they should get a list of questions together and asked Mr. Patel to circulate the raw data that way they can get some more information and follow up with him.
CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comment Forms were received and filed.
Chairman Carey stated the County had a Natural Lands Tax Initiative that was passed by the voters that went on for a number of years which allowed the County to buy the 6,100-plus acres of lands that have been preserved for natural lands. There was a lot of preparation and public input to see if the public wanted to have a Natural Lands program, if they were willing to fund a Natural Lands program, and what they wanted to see be done with the program once it was initiated. That was a voter initiative, and there’s been requests from a number of people throughout the community to renew that tax; so the Board asked staff to put together a steering committee to understand what the people want. It would be on the 2020 ballot, and the voters would decide.
Rick Durr, Leisure Services Director, addressed the Board and discussed the steering committee.
Ms. Guillet announced that Item #45, Resolution amending Seminole County Administrative Code Section 20.10 (D), has been added to the Consent Agenda and asked that it be heard during the afternoon session. She stated Item #11, Full Sail University Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting Agreement, and Item #15, release of Private Road Maintenance Bond #59BSBHN2857 for the Tuscawilla Estates subdivision, have been pulled from the Agenda.
Commissioner Lockhart requested that Item #19, First Amendment to the Lillie H. Green Community Center Non-Residential Lease, be pulled for a separate discussion.
Commissioner Zembower requested that Item #30, Second Amendment to and Assignment of RFP-602771-17 with Global Vend Services, LLC d/b/a Blindsters Refreshments to Gator Vending, Inc., be pulled for a separate discussion.
Commissioner Dallari requested that Item #35, RFP-2573-19 with Skanska USA Building, Inc., be pulled for a separate discussion.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to authorize and approve the following:
Community Services
Business Office
8. Approve travel and mileage reimbursement to Commissioner Lockhart for miscellaneous travel from January - September 2019. (2019-1687)
Economic Development
9. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Gift Commitment Funding Agreement for Seminole State College (SSC) of Florida in the amount of $175,000 for services provided through the Seminole State College Center for Business Development. (2019-1677)
10. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Partnership Agreement between Seminole County and the University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc., in the amount of $250,000 for FY 2019/20, to support the UCF Business Incubator - Winter Springs. (2019-1676)
Tourism Development
11. Pulled from the agenda the request to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Full Sail University Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting Agreement, allowing designated Full Sail students to participate in a hands-on sports journalism program at the Boombah Sports Complex. (2019-1674)
12. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Tourist Development Tax Funding Agreement with the Central Florida Zoological Society, Inc., in the amount of $390,500 for the FY 2019/20 funding allocation for marketing, advertising, maintenance, enhancements, repairs, and improvements. (2019-1675)
Community Services
Business Office
13. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract between Seminole County and the State of Florida Department of Health for operation of the Seminole County Health Department Contract Year 2019/2020 in the amount not to exceed $807,970. (2019-1695)
Community Development
14. Approve and accept the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Snapshot/Report, pursuant to Seminole County Resolution #2013-R-61, and the HOME Program Activity Report, pursuant to Seminole County Resolution #2015-R-51 for the month of September 2019. (2019-1694)
Development Services
Planning and Development
15. Pulled from the agenda the authorization of release of Private Road Maintenance Bond #59BSBHN2857 in the amount of $176,632.35 for Tuscawilla Estates; Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc., Applicant. (2019-1673)
16. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-175 to establish a one-time Code Enforcement Lien Amnesty Program beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending on July 1, 2020. (2019-1538)
Fire Department
Business Office
17. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Seminole County, and the City of Sanford for the operation of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office-owned helicopters. (2019-1696)
Public Works
Engineering
18. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $500 between property owners Richard A. D'Ginto and Bonnie K. D'Ginto and Seminole County for property interests necessary for the construction and maintenance of a sidewalk along a portion of Gleaves Court and Seminole Drive. (2019-1671)
Facilities
19. Pulled for a separate discussion.
Resource Management
Budget
20. Adopt appropriate Resolution #2019-R-176 amending Resolution #2004-R-67 to require Constitutional Officers, excluding the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector, to submit a tentative budget to the Board of County Commissioners on or before May 1st. (2019-1650)
21. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Certifications and Assurances. (2019-1646)
22. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with FEMA through the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in acceptance of $98,388.75 for the Miller Road Drainage Project; and appropriate Resolution #2019-R-177 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #20-003 through the Federal Mitigation Grant Funds in the amount of $98,389 to establish project funding. (2019-1664)
23. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with FEMA through the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in acceptance of $135,416.25 for the Willow Avenue Drainage Project; and appropriate Resolution #2019-R-178 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #20-004 through the Federal Mitigation Grant Funds in the amount of $135,417 to establish project funding. (2019-1665)
24. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with FEMA through the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in acceptance of $108,369 for the Nolan Road Drainage Project; and appropriate Resolution #2019-R-179 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #20-005 through the Federal Mitigation Grant Funds in the amount of $108,369 to establish project funding. (2019-1666)
25. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with FEMA through the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in acceptance of $75,134.25 for the Nebraska Avenue Bridge Drainage Project; and appropriate Resolution #2019-R-180 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #20-006 through the Federal Mitigation Grant Funds in the amount of $75,135 to establish project funding. (2019-1667)
26. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management in acceptance of $78,090 for the Fire HAZMAT purchase of the Area RAE ProKit RDX device for the Fire Department; and execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-181 implementing the Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #20-007 through the Public Safety Grant Fund in the amount of $78,090 to establish funding. (2019-1669)
27. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-182 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #20-009 through the Water & Sewer Fund and Water & Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2019 Fund to appropriate the proceeds for the refunding of the Series 2010B Bonds and amend the Debt Service payment for a net budget reduction of $767,977.78. (2019-1697)
28. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-183 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #20-010 through the General Fund in the amount of $3,010,000 from Reserves to provide additional funding for the Juvenile Assessment Center Project (CIP#01785962). (2019-1682)
29. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-184 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #20-011 through the General Fund for Natural Lands and Parks Bond preparations in the amount of $50,000. (2019-1683)
Purchasing and Contracts
30. Pulled for a separate discussion.
31. Approve Second Amendment to RFP-603383-19/TLR – Compensation and Benefits Study for Seminole County with The Segal Company (Eastern States), Inc., d/b/a Segal Waters Consulting, Addison, Texas, in the amount of $100,000; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Amendment. (2019-1685)
32. Award RFP-603528-19/PJC - Term Contract for Socio-Economic Data Services to The Balmoral Group, Winter Park; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. The estimated annual usage for this contract is $23,000. (2019-1587)
33. Award RFP-603569-19/BJC – Foreclosure Registration Services to Property Registration Champions, LLC d/b/a PROCHAMPS, Melbourne; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. (2019-1648)
34. Award CC-2688-19/RTB - Lockwood Boulevard Turn Lane Construction, to Condor Construction Corporation, Orlando, in the amount of $662,050; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. (2019-1662)
35. Pulled for a separate discussion.
36. Approve Work Order #53 - Design Services for Goldie Manor Sidewalks Project under PS-0009-15/RTB (Master Services Agreement for Design of Minor Projects with Construction Costs Less Than $2,000,000) with CPH, Inc., Sanford, in the amount of $150,299.32; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Work Order. (2019-1668)
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Consent Agenda Item #19 – 2019-1633
First Amendment to Lillie H. Green
Community Center Non-Residential Lease
Commissioner Lockhart reminded the Board of the history of the Lillie H. Green Community Center Non-Residential Lease agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. She stated they have a community that wants access to a building that’s owned by the taxpayers, and they have a tenant who is very concerned about allowing that access although that was the original intent. The Commissioner has met with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida to figure out how to partner over the agreement.
Meloney Lung, Assistant County Manager, addressed the Board and explained that at the meeting on September 24, the Board approved staff to make some changes to the agreement. Staff made those changes and sent it to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida who sent it back with several more changes. Ms. Lung indicated she felt uncomfortable making their changes because she was not directed by the Board to make those changes. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida took that version to their executive committee meeting last week and agreed to the agreement as long as the County can put some tighter indemnification language in the agreement because their insurer will not insure with the way it was worded.
Senior Assistant County Attorney David Shields addressed the Board and stated he made two very simple changes that he believes should satisfy the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. He added Section 14 to page 3 which is just a minor change of wording to the existing lease. The representatives of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida have received the revised agreement, and Mr. Shields believes they should be able to move forward with that minor change.
Commissioner Lockhart advised she would like to set a definitive time for when the Board expects the agreement to be executed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida so they can truly put closure to this situation. Chairman Carey responded if the item is approved, then the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida will have the option to either sign it or not; and if not, then they would still be under the terms of the original lease. Commissioner Lockhart stated her concern with that is the original lease does not allow the community access to the building.
Brock Nicholas, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Board Chair, addressed the Board and indicated the language looks acceptable, but they would like a week to review it with their volunteer attorney. Commissioner Zembower asked what the true initial intent of the property was. Ms. Guillet answered the arrangement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida was a result of an RFP that the County put out to find somebody to manage the Community Center. The RFP is very explicit in its intent with respect to providing community access. She isn’t sure what happened over the years and how that didn’t make it into the lease; but the RFP is very clear of the original intent and the arrangement to benefit the entire community.
Commissioner Constantine asked if the current lease meets the desires of the RFP, and Commissioner Lockhart answered no. She added it is a compromise that has taken 10 months to get to, to get the community access. The Commissioner discussed how the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida really doesn’t want a shared facility, so they are kind of in a marriage where neither partner likes the terms. She indicated it may be time for them to find somebody else to partner with in another building that might be more suitable for them. Chairman Carey pointed out this amendment opens the door for the community to be able to have access to certain areas of the facility, and hopefully it will work for everybody. Mr. Nicolas stated he doesn’t think there’s going to be a problem based on the updated language and believes this amendment is a good compromise.
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Lillie H. Green Community Center Non-Residential Lease between Seminole County and Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Inc., as recently amended and updated in the agenda.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Consent Agenda Item #30 – 2019-1649
Second Amendment to and Assignment of
RFP-602771-17/TLR for Vending Services
Commissioner Zembower stated he would prefer this contract go back to an RFP. It’s his understanding that the vendor is not profiting from the contract and that is why they want the amendment to increase some pricing schedules. He reiterated the contract needs to go back out as an RFP. Staff has made comments that if it’s not profitable and they can’t find anyone to do the vending, then they could look at some creative things. He noted the County does get an 18% kickback on the contract.
Chairman Carey opined they should survey the employees to see what products they would like to have in the vending machines because she believes that is part of the problem. Commissioner Lockhart pointed out that many of the vending machines that they will be removing are in the jury assembly rooms and the Fire Department’s training center, so a lot of people use them besides employees. Commissioner Lockhart agreed with Commissioner Zembower that the contract needs to go out to bid.
Chairman Carey explained the other part of this item is an assignment, so if they don’t want to approve it and want to put it “back on the street”, that will take some time. They would want the particular vendor to continue to service the machines until such time as they have an opportunity to compete or the County hires a new vendor. She suggested the action could be to approve the assignment for the transfer of the company and not approve the removal of the vending machine but continue service as is for now under the existing contract.
Commissioner Lockhart asked if they have the ability to tell the vendor that they can’t remove the machines and do the 23 locations know that the machines may be removed. Betsy Cohen, Purchasing and Contracts, addressed the Board and explained according to the vendor, they are ready to remove the machines due to lack of profit. It is the County’s prerogative to go out for an RFP. They can negotiate with the contractor to see if they will allow the County to maintain the machines as they are now. Chairman Carey noted the County has the ability to have their own machines and contract with someone just to keep them stocked.
Commissioner Constantine confirmed with Ms. Cohen that the contract is in place through March of 2020. He asked whether or not they can remove the vending machines before March of 2020. Ms. Cohen answered contractually, they can’t; but they can make a request for an amendment to the contract. Commissioner Zembower stated if they are going to do an amendment for a name change, they should do an amendment for retracting the County’s 18% cost share to buy some time to get the RFP out and give the vendor some breathing room. Chairman Carey asked how much money they receive from their 18%. Commissioner Dallari voiced he has no problem eliminating the amount of revenue the County receives, but he believes there needs to be some type of transition plan so that all parties understand what’s expected.
The Chairman advised this item is not time sensitive so they could continue it. Commissioner Constantine agreed and indicated he doesn’t know how much money the 18% is for the County and he would like to know what that is before they retract it. He added they are under contract until March of 2020, so the County is under no obligation to increase or decrease anyone’s prices. March gives staff plenty of time to do an RFP for replacement and he doesn’t think they should do anything at this point until the Board has more facts.
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to continue the request to approve Second Amendment to and Assignment of RFP-602771-17/TLR - Term Contract for Vending Services for Hot/Cold Food and Beverages from Global Vend Services, LLC d/b/a Blindsters Refreshments to Gator Vending, Inc.; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Second Amendment and Assignment.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Consent Agenda Item #35 – 2019-1590
RFP-2573-19/RTB Project Management
Services for Infrastructure Sales Tax
Commissioner Dallari advised he has no intentions of talking about the projects; what he wants to talk about is the program. The program sets the stage for the projects and it saves time and money and is more efficient. He noted the Board is supposed to receive a presentation in November on the program. Commissioner Zembower asked if this is the proper time to have an existing contractor have this discussion. Commissioner Dallari stated this is to hire more project people, which is fine; but he doesn’t know what the need is because he doesn’t know about the program. Ms. Guillet explained one of the things they are trying to accomplish is to make sure they have the resources on board to effectuate the capital improvement program that was approved in the budget as well as continue the work that they’re doing on the existing program.
Commissioner Dallari stated the program is not just supposed to validate all of the projects but the way the projects are going to be done. He wants to make sure when they meet in November, they are talking about the program as a holistic program. Chairman Carey stated it is her understanding that the only program they’ll be talking about in November is the infrastructure sales tax program. That’s the only program that the Jacobs’ representative is present to talk about; and the RFP was for infrastructure sales tax and other funding services. They are only a couple of weeks out from the November meeting. The Chairman thinks if they hear this item after they have the program update, maybe they would better understand staff’s request for having additional project managers.
Commissioner Lockhart reminded that the last time this item was postponed, it was clear that the majority of the Board wanted to get a better handle on the program before it was brought back, but it didn’t get scheduled that way. Chairman Carey stated there needs to be a conversation where they have plenty of time to talk about the program and the Board’s priorities and make sure the Commissioners have all been briefed on the presentation before the November agenda. She recommended to continue the item until the November or December meeting after they have heard the program update and everybody’s had an opportunity to revalidate the program. The Chairman noted the only program they’re revalidating is the infrastructure sales tax. If they then believe that they don’t need additional project managers for the infrastructure sales tax project, then maybe it is for other funding sources and other capital improvements and it gets amended to that point.
Commissioner Zembower asked if it is correct that they have needs outside the infrastructure sales tax. Joe Abel, Deputy County Manager, addressed the Board and stated the direction staff was given from the Board was to move projects forward as quickly as they could. This item is to assist staff in moving projects forward as quickly as they can by bringing more project managers on. It’s not about the sales tax or CIP, it’s about all projects that are made up of those two programs and moving them forward at the direction of the Board. Ms. Guillet reminded at the program management work session in May, staff specifically asked if the Board wanted staff to hold off on moving projects forward while they establish a more robust program management system, and the answer was no.
Commissioner Lockhart asked how many task orders have been given out by the County since the discussion at the May work session. Ms. Cohen answered she will have to get that information. Chairman Carey asked if she could have that information by the afternoon session, and Ms. Cohen answered yes. Chairman Carey requested a motion to continue this item until the December meeting or to this afternoon so they can get an answer to Commissioner Lockhart’s question.
Chairman Carey asked Mr. Abel whether or not he can confirm that Jacobs has been directed to be present to update the Board in November, and Mr. Abel answered yes.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to continue to the afternoon session the request to award RFP-2573-19/RTB - Project Management Services for Infrastructure Sales Tax and Other Funding Sources to Skanska USA Building, Inc., Maitland; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the MSA. The estimated annual usage is $1,000,000.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Clerk & Comptroller’s Consent Agenda Item #37
Commissioner Lockhart left the meeting at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to approve Expenditure Approval Lists dated September 23 and October 1, 2019; and Payroll Approval Lists dated September 5, 19, and October 3, 2019. (2019-1681)
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
Clerk & Comptroller’s “Received and Filed” Documents
1. Certification of Acceptance of Florida Department of Law Enforcement Edward Byrne Grant in the amount of $17,540 for Crime Prevention Community Education (as approved by the BCC on 8/14/2018).
2. Special Counsel Services Agreement for Mobility Fees with Nabors Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.
3. Developer’s Commitment Agreement #18-20500049, East Park PD, Charles R. Johnston.
4. Addendum #4 to Development Order #19-20500023, The Lake Howell Preserve and Sand Pedro PD a/k/a Hawk’s Crest, Central Parc at Howell Branch, LLC.
5. Cash Maintenance Bond for Water and Sewer Improvements in the amount of $13,273.78 and Maintenance and Escrow Agreement for the project known as Strive at Fern Park; Estapona Senior Living, LLC d/b/a Strive at Fern Park.
6. Cash Maintenance Bond in the amount of $2,132.10 for the project known as Taco Bell Longwood; Bravo Foods, LLC.
7. Performance Bond (Roads, Drainage, Water, Sewer, Hardscape & Landscape) #016213644 in the amount of $3,708,040.33 for the project known as Rosecrest a/k/a Cameron Heights Village A; D.R. Horton, Inc.
8. Certificate of Costs of Abatement for property located at 385 Meadow Beauty Terrace, Sanford, regarding unsecured pool on the property for Case #19-08900014; Greg H. Crocker.
9. Bill of Sale accepting water and sewer systems for the project known as Strive at Fern Park.
10. Conditional Utility Agreement for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water with AFS Property Management, LLC, for the project known as Asian Food Solutions Office Building.
11. Conditional Utility Agreement for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water with Integra Crossings, LLC, for the project known as Integra Crossings.
12. Parks Contract for Services with Karen Jean Fleming Fay and Jesse Ayres.
13. Tourist Tax Funding Agreement with Nations Baseball, LLC d/b/a DS Sports Ventures for Nations Baseball October Tournaments (Fall Invitational; Columbus Day Adventures; Mr. October and Halloween Invitational).
14. Tourist Tax Funding Agreement with Perfect Game Youth Florida, Inc. for Fall State Championship.
15. Tourist Tax Funding Agreement with USSSA Central Florida Fast Pitch for Elite Select.
16. Amendment #2 to Work Order #2 to PS-0201-15 with Environmental Research & Design, Inc.
17. Change Order #1 to Work Order #22 to CC-0559-15 with Southland Construction, Inc.
18. Work Order #18 to RFP-1294-17 with Black Street Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a BSE Construction Group.
19. Work Order #25 to RFP-1294-17 with M&J Enterprises International, Inc.
20. Change Order #1 to Work Order #20 to RFP-1294-17 with M&J Enterprises International, Inc.
21. Work Order #21 to PS-1832-18 with CDM Smith, Inc.
22. Amendment #1 to Work Order #15 to PS-1832-18 with CDM Smith, Inc.
23. Closeout to CC-2228-18 with D.W. Zinser Company.
24. CC-2657-19, Construction Services Agreement with Linton Enterprises, Inc.
25. Fifth Amendment to IFB-602373-15 with Ameriscape Landscape Management Services, LLC.
26. First Amendment to RFP-602946-19 with Edwin R. Barfield, LLC.
27. First Amendment to RFP-602999-17 with Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency, Inc., d/b/a All’s Well Health Care Services.
28. First Amendment to IFB-603094-18 with Proshot Concrete, Inc.
29. First Amendment to IFB-603094-18 with Sieg & Ambachtsheer, Inc.
30. Bids as follows:
CC-2466-19 from Morrissette Electric, Inc.; Zabatt Engine Services, Inc., d/b/a Zabatt Power Systems; Eau Gallie Electric;
CC-2582-19 from Black Street Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a BSE Construction Group; Mid-South Contractors; Linton Enterprises, Inc.; Dager Construction, Inc.; U.S. Veterans Contractors, LLC;
CC-2642-19 from Boulevard Contractors Corp.; Hill Phoenix, Inc.; S.A. Casey Construction; BK Earnest, LLC;
IFB-603515-19 from All Terrain Tractor Service, Inc.; Central Florida Environmental Corp.; Schuller Contractors, Inc.;
IFB-603527-19 from Pete’s Land Clearing, LLC; USA Services of Florida; and
RFP-603569-19 from Property Registration Champions, LLC d/b/a PROCHAMPS.
REGULAR AGENDA
Agenda Item #38 – 2019-1663
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild/Dino Ferri
Mary Robinson, Planning and Development Division, addressed the Board and presented the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum.
Commissioner Lockhart re-entered the meeting at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild Special Event Permit for November 20 through January 12, 2019, subject to staff’s recommendations included in the Special Event Permit; Dino Ferri, Applicant.
Under discussion, Commissioner Lockhart suggested exploring the possibility that because the County has a lease agreement with the zoo, maybe there are some events that they don’t need to come before the Board to get a special event permit because they are built to be an event destination. So maybe in looking at the lease agreement with the zoo, there may be an opportunity to waive some of those requirements for them. Chairman Carey replied that is something staff can look at. She added they have a lot of leases in the county, and it may be time to look at all of them as part of the process of updating everything.
(Ms. Shadix submitted a Public Comment Form for Item #29.)
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Leisure Services Fee Update
Meloney Lung, Assistant County Manager, addressed the Board and presented the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum.
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Constantine, to approve appropriate Resolution #2019-R-185 amending the Seminole County Administrative Code to update the schedule of fees collected by Leisure Services Department.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY MANAGER AND STAFF BRIEFINGS
Ms. Guillet stated she has a follow-up from an item that came up at a recent work session. Staff intends to issue an RFP related to some of the discussion the Board had regarding energy management and sustainability. She wanted to advise the Board because it is something new and different.
Tricia Johnson, Deputy County Manager, addressed the Board and stated staff is executing a solicitation for a skilled firm or entity to provide consulting services toward the development of a comprehensive energy management plan. She discussed the solicitation details. Staff’s expectation is that the firm or entity would provide the Board with a menu of options that the Board would be able to chose from based on recommendations, costs, and the Board’s ultimate vision. The project will primarily involve their research and recommendations; and then the Board would have the option to proceed, modify, or table the recommendations. The consultant would serve an advisatory role.
Commissioner Dallari asked if the scope includes energy independence, and Ms. Johnson ensured they would include it as part of the scope. Commissioner Dallari asked if they are looking for an individual company to advise the Board, would that exclude that company to bid on something; and Desmond Morrell, Assistant County Attorney, answered no. Chairman Carey clarified if a company helps develop a plan to make a recommendation, and then the Board decides to implement one of their recommendations, that same company would not be excluded from competing for the implementation. Mr. Morrell confirmed.
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Ms. Guillet advised staff received notification this morning that the White House included Florida in the Federal Disaster Declaration for Dorian which means the County will be eligible to pursue FEMA reimbursements.
COUNTY INVESTMENT ADVISOR’S REPORT
Scott McIntyre, Managing Director of Hilltop Securities, addressed the Board to present the Investment Advisor’s Report (received and filed). Questions were posed by several Commissioners and answered by Mr. McIntyre. It was confirmed that the recommended CD policy limit increase is not an actual policy change and is only suggested for today’s recommendation.
With regard to public participation no one spoke in support or opposition, and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt the recommendations of the County’s Financial Advisor based on the report submitted today and to direct the Clerk to implement said Board-adopted recommendations.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
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Chairman Carey announced they have a work session scheduled after the morning session. She asked if the Board wants to postpone it to after the afternoon session and it was determined that was the pleasure of the Board.
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Chairman Carey recessed the meeting at 12:03 p.m., reconvening at 1:30 p.m. with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Assistant County Attorney Desmond Morrell who was replaced by Deputy County Attorney Paul Chipok, and Deputy Clerk Kyla Farrell who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Terri Porter, who were present at the Opening Session.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Steve Fussell, Office of Organizational Excellence, addressed the Board to present The Employee Spotlight video featuring Hector Valle from the Transfer Station.
PROOFS OF PUBLICATION
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to authorize the filing of the proofs of publication for this meeting's scheduled public hearings into the Official Record.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item #40 – 2019-0034
Heathrow International Business Center PD
Major Amendment and Rezone/JP Morgan Chase
(Continued from September 24)
Joy Giles, Planning and Development Division, addressed the Board to advise the Applicant has requested that the item be continued to the November 12th BCC meeting agenda.
Commissioner Constantine wondered if they were making progress on the original request. Chairman Carey responded that as the District Commissioner she has met with the applicant and has asked them to meet with the other Commissioners preferably on site. She thinks they were trying to get their plan finalized as to what was a reasonable request from them. Staff has been giving them a lot of information from the minimum requirement and tree replacements, what that would look like. She does not have an issue with them spending some time to come up with a plan.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to continue to November 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the request to adopt an Ordinance enacting a Rezone from PD, Planned Development, to PD, Planned Development; and approve the associated Development Order and Master Development Plan for approximately 12.76 acres, located on the north side of AAA Drive, one-fourth mile west of International Parkway.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Item #41 – 2019-1620
Public Nuisance Abatement – 351 Hornbeam Drive
Liz Parkhurst, Building Division, addressed the Board to present the request and review the timeline as outlined in the agenda memorandum.
With regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or opposition, and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-187 issuing an Order to declare the existence of a Public Nuisance at 351 W. Hornbeam Drive, Longwood; require corrective action by November 22, 2019; and authorize necessary corrective action by the County in the event the nuisance is not abated by the record owners (Robert C. and Linda R. Wheeler).
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Item #42 – 2019-1641
BOA Appeal – 1410 W. Marvin Street/Gene Crawford
Hilary Padin, Planning and Development Division, addressed the Board to present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum. She advised the applicant’s original request was for a setback variance of 9 feet, but the request has been modified to 11 feet and 9 inches for the setback. Staff recommends the Board uphold the decision of the Board of Adjustment and deny the request.
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All five Commissioners submitted their ex parte communications into the record.
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Gene Crawford, Applicant, addressed the Board and displayed photos of his front yard with the area staked out for the desired addition. He explained the reason for his request is to add onto his garage. He talked about other setbacks in his neighborhood and added he has five letters of support. Commissioner Lockhart noted she met with Mr. Crawford to try to understand his ultimate goals were and his perspective on why he needs this. One thing they talked about was hardship. Mr. Crawford expounded on Commissioner Lockhart’s comments.
With regard to public participation, the following spoke in support: Stacia Stephenson, 241 Arnold Avenue; and Betty Hollis, 1401 Noble Street; and the following spoke in opposition: Richard Blake, 1411 W. Marvin Street (petition with five names received and filed); and Brad Gerhardt, 1415 W. Marvin Street (diagram and aerial photo received and filed). No one else in the audience spoke in support or opposition.
Mr. Crawford presented his rebuttal and public input was closed.
The Board posed questions to staff and Ms. Padin responded. Commissioner Lockhart stated she visited the site and watched the BOA meeting. She noted the unanimous vote of the BOA was deceiving because there were only three members of the BOA present that night. She noted maybe BOA attendance is something they need to take up at another time. She understands the request and she understands that the neighbors directly across from him have no problem. The BOA member stated based on the opposition of the neighbors, they moved to deny, and she is not sure that is a good reason. Commissioner Zembower concurred. Commissioner Constantine expressed his concerns. Commissioner Dallari noted he does not believe it is a true hardship. Chairman Carey opined the request is reasonable.
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to overturn the Board of Adjustment’s decision to deny the request; thereby approving the request for a front-yard setback variance from 25 feet to 11 feet “8” (should be 9) inches for a garage addition in the R-1AA (Single-Family Dwelling) district; Gene Crawford, Applicant; Approval Development Order #19-30000073.
Districts 2, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Districts 1 and 3 voted NAY.
Motion passes 3 to 2.
Item #43 – 2019-1628
BOA Appeal – Lot 1L Mullet Lake Park Road/
Charles & Laura Defoor
Angi Kealhofer, Planning and Development Division, addressed the Board to present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum. Ms. Kealhofer responded to questions posed by Commissioner Zembower.
Charles Defoor, Applicant, addressed the Board to explain their request is to put in two mobile homes because his daughter along with her family takes care of him and his wife. Chairman Carey confirmed they own 11 acres and are requesting to have 2 sites because of medical hardship. Commissioner Lockhart stated the concept of a hardship was probably made by staff when they made the application, and Mr. Defoor replied that it was not. Commissioner Lockhart noted she thinks that the concept of what was outlined is what she ideally would consider a hardship. Paul Chipok, Deputy County Attorney, explained that a hardship is typically a uniqueness to the property itself; it cannot be self-created and it cannot be economic. He then gave examples of hardship for a variance.
With regard to public participation, Debra Redding, 2298 Mullet Lake Park Road, addressed the Board to question whether they would still be shooting guns on the property. Mr. Defoor addressed Ms. Redding’s question. No one else in the audience spoke in support or opposition, and public input was closed.
Commissioner Zembower sited three other properties that were permitted accessory dwelling units. He explained he brought this up because in this case, there are 11 acres with 6 that are wetlands. It is in the rural area which is 1 unit per 5 acres unless it was previously grandfathered in. He has a hard time saying no to this applicant when it has been permitted throughout on various occasions. He will be supporting the project. Chairman Carey gave her thoughts on accessory dwelling units for seniors and families to take care of families. She believes they will see more and more requests of this type and thinks there have been a lot of exceptions made to their Land Development Code just in the last couple of years. She believes they will figure out how they are going to address this when looking at their Land Development Code.
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to overturn the Board of Adjustment’s decision to deny the request; thereby approving the request for an increase in permitted floor area of an accessory dwelling unit from 35% of the main residence to 87½% of the main residence for an accessory dwelling unit in the A-5 (Rural Subdivision Standards) District; Charles & Laura Defoor, Applicants; Approval Development Order #19-33000002.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Item #44 – 2019-0027
Land Development Code Amendment – Sidewalk Fund
(Continued from October 8)
Bill Wharton, Engineering Division, addressed the Board to present the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum.
With regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or opposition, and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt Ordinance #2019-46 amending the Land Development Code to create a Sidewalk Fund that may be used for development projects within Seminole County, as presented here today.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
Item #45 – 2019-1600
Administrative Code Amendment – Sidewalk Fee Schedule
Bill Wharton, Engineering Division, presented the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum.
With regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke.
Commissioner Zembower questioned what method they will use to ensure that the County Engineer does do an annual review of the costs. Chairman Carey stated the County Manager should have a policy about how that is going to occur so things do not fall through the cracks; it should be on everybody’s calendar for an October review.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2019-R-186 amending the Seminole County Administrative Code, Section 20.10(D), Subdivision Regulations, to add subparagraph (14), Sidewalk Fund Fee, to establish a Fee Schedule for the Sidewalk Fund, as presented here today.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
Consent Agenda Item #35 – 2019-1590
RFP-2573-19/RTB Project Management
Services for Infrastructure Sales Tax (Cont’ from the A.M. Session)
Betsy Cohen, Purchasing and Contracts Division, distributed a listing of contracts (received and filed) related to the one-cent sales tax. Commissioner Zembower clarified that these would have been started after May of this year. Ms. Cohen verbally stated the nine projects on the list that are not related to the penny tax are as follows: (W/O #4 to PS-0033-15) Assess Rosenwald Property; (W/O #15 to PS-1320-17) Survey Rosenwald Property; W/O #16 to PS-1320-17) Survey Yankee Lake School Property; (W/O #7 & W/O #8 to PS-1529-17) Traffic Signal Retiming (2); (W/O #6 to PS-1709-18) Macroinvertebrate ID & Analysis; (W/O #4 to PS-1998-18) Phase I ESA Yankee Lake School Property; (W/O #8 to PS-1998-18) Fire Station #39 Phase I ESA; and (W/O #1 to RFP-2324-19) Five Points Master Plan. Chairman Carey said then they have 33 projects on the list that are supposedly sales tax related.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to continue to December 10, 2019, the request to award RFP-2573-19/RTB - Project Management Services for Infrastructure Sales Tax and Other Funding Sources to Skanska USA Building, Inc., Maitland; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the MSA. The estimated annual usage is $1,000,000.
Under discussion, Chairman Carey directed she would like to have the list further defined; i.e., are some of these the same project but counted as several with different work orders. Discussion ensued.
Chairman Carey said she thinks the question she keeps hearing everyone ask is how many task orders are there for new projects, where they had to have a project manager to manage the project. She is not sure if any on the list are new projects. Ms. Guillet stated there have been new projects since May and for every single project, they have a cut sheet which says when the project was started, who the project manager is, and it tracks the progress of that project. Chairman Carey indicated that would clarify it.
Commissioner Constantine added he wants to know what projects have been started from the sales tax, who is doing it, where it is, and when are they going to put the “penny” sign up. Chairman Carey added she thinks the list with the project managers would show them whether it is staff managing these projects because they have the ability. She also would like to see an updated org chart from the Public Works Department that shows how many project managers they have in-house so they could understand what that really looks like.
Commissioner Zembower stated he will not support this motion because he would find it ill-fated of himself to even consider supporting this motion when he banged on the table and said, “Get things moving.” He thinks they would be best served if staff would maybe, in a very clear, concise method, give them the scope and description of what these consultants’ jobs are, because he perceives there is some confusion as to what their job is in either vetting a project and validating a project versus who is doing the project versus the program. Some people will be running the program to get the projects out, but it is different people that do the projects. Chairman Carey explained that for every contract there is a scope of work. There is a scope for the program management, so maybe they should circulate that, and there is a scope for the project management. She will support the motion to continue because she thinks this Board is still looking for information and it is not time sensitive.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Zembower, Ms. Guillet responded if they approve this agreement, they may never need to even pull anybody, but they are just trying to get ahead of the curve to make sure that they have enough resources on board so they could keep things moving. Commissioner Lockhart indicated that in the same conversation at the work session, she had brought up her concern that if they wanted to make this for the projects that come up like the fire stations, that to her made more sense. But when you have a program for the penny sales tax and you have projects going on through that, and you bring in another consultant to do project management under the umbrella and under essentially perhaps direction of another company that has been hired to do program management, that could not necessarily be a healthy relationship because they are competitors. Her concern is that maybe they are co-mingling too much here. She explained that part of her asking for the task orders was if the consultant that they already have on board is doing work actively, and there are projects going out since May as a part of that, she is thinking they would be on this list. Ms. Guillet stated the way that the contract for project management is written, they might not be on that list.
Chairman Carey mentioned they also have a contract for project management and so if there were task orders issued for project management, they would be on this list. Commissioner Lockhart remarked that her point is if they are already using the consultant that they have on contract to do projects and they are not giving them task orders, why do they need a second one. Ms. Guillet pointed out they have been talking about this for a long time, so when this RFP went out to get additional project managers, they were attempting to get project managers from under the existing contract. When this went out they did not have any at the time for a number of reasons.
Chairman Carey asked that they get the updated information and circulate the resumes that were submitted but rejected with an explanation about that. Ms. Guillet agreed. Chairman Carey reiterated she would like to see an updated org chart for Public Works. How many job opportunities are out there on their website right now for project managers and what is the required amount of experience for that. She thinks that would be good information for the Board to have. What she hears is that if they authorize the scope before them today and staff decides they want to shift all of the work that is coming out of the program to another firm, they certainly could do that because it would be under the conditions of the contract. A big part of the issue is the scope of Item #35. Ms. Guillet stated that is not their intention. Commissioner Lockhart stated if that is not the intention, then it should not be in there. Ms. Guillet explained it really was a fallback position for the sales tax projects, but if the Board is not comfortable with that, they can go back and talk with Purchasing about amending it. They are simply trying to keep projects moving.
Chairman Carey stated she is going to reiterate this again in public this time because it is not happening. If a Commissioner requests information, any Commissioner, she would like them to circulate it to all of the offices so that everybody has the information, so they do not get here to a meeting and one Commissioner has information they are referencing and they don’t know what they are talking about because not all of them saw it. That has been the policy of the Board, historically, and somewhere they go off track with that. Ms. Guillet noted that is their policy and if it is not happening, she will address that.
Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
District 2 voted NAY.
Commissioner Constantine stated he does not think anybody objects to project managers if they get projects out there and they start working.
COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Guillet advised in regard to the water tower in Casselberry, the City has made some good progress in talking with Verizon. There are talks to move the tower onto a temporary facility so they can dismantle while they are trying to get the permanent structure built. The Special Exception would need to be renewed and the County has offered to expedite that.
DISTRICT REPORTS
District 4
Commissioner Lockhart reported on her visit to Solid Waste. She toured the transfer station and the landfill and spent some time at Extension Services. She also spent time at Animal Services.
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Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to appoint Jay Exum to the Natural Lands/Parks working group.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.
District 2
Commissioner Zembower reported on MPO Orlando saying some of the things are changing as far as what they are going to be facilitating regionwide, not only the transportation aspect but they are also looking at health quality issues as well as working across borders with different partners with how they look at the Central Florida corridor in the future.
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Commissioner Zembower noted he attended the first board meeting of Rescue Outreach Mission. They made some motions to get their by-laws in order.
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Commissioner Zembower said he also toured Solid Waste and the landfill, and then told a story about almost getting stuck in the mud on the tour of that property. He stated they are doing good things out there, and hopefully with some guidance, they will see some efficiency improvements and cost improvements that are being impacted by fleet. He stated he also toured Fleet, and they should be very thankful they currently have the people they have, because baling wire and chewing gum would be an overstatement on how they are keeping this fleet running in some instances. He thinks that is a discussion this Board is going to have to have sooner rather than later. He knows they have done some things moving forward in this budget year, but he really thinks they will have to look at a centralized-type fleet scenario. He would also like to have discussion with the Sheriff’s Office, and said maybe they should join fleet services countywide.
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Commissioner Zembower requested that if staff has anything going on his district that they please keep him in the loop so he is not blindsided by a citizen or a city leader or another elected official who is inquiring about something in his district.
District 1
Commissioner Dallari said he knows they have a work session scheduled in regard to a noise ordinance, and he wants to make sure if any phone calls come in about that to refer them to the County Attorney’s Office.
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Commissioner Dallari mentioned he was informed by one of their residents that the County is no longer issuing Journeyman Competency Cards for a fee and he does not know why. He asked that it be looked into.
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Commissioner Dallari advised he is going to have his aide email a presentation from a conference he attended on Transportation and Health. There was a video from the presenter who was a doctor.
District 3
Commissioner Constantine noted they sadly have heard about the waste spill by Utilities, Inc. which happened right near the Wekiva. It was 1.2 million gallons. This is not the first time that this has happened and one of the reasons that Utilities, Inc. has indicated that they needed, in some cases, a 150% increase was to improve their infrastructure. He has been told that there was no one present and alarms and sensors did not work, and they didn’t even find out until the next day. It is frustrating especially when the citizens out there are also in many places where the spill occurred at the Sweetwater Cove paying an MSBU to clean it up along with the County. It is something they really need to get on top of, not just the monitoring, but with the Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Protection, and staff. This cannot continue to happen. This is more than three times since 2017.
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Commissioner Constantine reported the Florida Association of Counties had a fly-in into Washington this past week. They had around 100 county commissioners from the state of Florida in attendance. He met with several congressmen and a few other commissioners from around the state. He also met with the Secretary of Agriculture; Secretary of Education; Peter Brown, the Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor; and Jim Carroll, the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. He stated it was really enlightening not only meeting with the congressmen and talking about transportation and infrastructure, the opioid crisis and education, but also to hear the concerns that the county commissioners from the state of Florida had along with Georgia and Alabama.
Commissioner Constantine mentioned how much he will miss Congressman Lou Frey. He was a great statesman, a great man, and a great public servant.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT and District 5
Chairman Carey expressed she is sure they all saw in the news that the Central Florida Expressway Authority adopted an ordinance to increase their pay-by-plate rate which will not go into effect until July 1, 2020, so there will be nine months of marketing and advertising that the pay-by-plate rate will be two times the E-Pass rate. E-Pass is free so there is no reason at all for someone not to sign up, but they were previously collecting less than 80% of the tolls on the pay-by-plate that were being billed, so there will be a big push on the marketing of E-Pass and others.
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Chairman Carey advised she received a letter from United Arts and since the County is no longer a funding partner, they are no longer entitled to a Board of Trustee seat. Therefore, Commissioner Zembower, who was the appointed rep, and Commissioner Dallari, who was the alternate, are now relieved of those duties.
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Chairman Carey advised she and the County Manager met with the Mayors and Managers. They hosted the October meeting and the topic was the interlocal agreement for the public school facility planning and school concurrency document. They asked that all of the cities consciously appoint someone from their team who had the authority to help create and finalize this. Longwood’s Matt Morgan is the chairman of Mayors and Managers right now, and they have sent the staff that are assigned to this. She noticed there were a couple of cities that had two staff appointments. Hopefully they can bring that to a conclusion. Of course, she said, Commissioner Lockhart is the County’s rep to work with the School Board to try to get that document facilitated, so hopefully they can get that to a resolution sometime soon.
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Chairman Carey talked about the Rescue Outreach Mission luncheon and all the different veteran celebrations.
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS AS
RECEIVED FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE
The following Communications and/or Reports were received and filed:
1. Letter dated October 4, 2019 to Chairman Carey from James Stansbury, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity RE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 19-02ESR. C: Rebecca Hammock; Hugh Harling, ECFRPC.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m., this same date.
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