BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

October 25, 2022

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 25, 2022, in Room 1028 of the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.

Present:

Chairman Bob Dallari (District 1)

Vice Chairman Lee Constantine (District 3)

Commissioner Jay Zembower (District 2)

Commissioner Amy Lockhart (District 4)

Commissioner Andria Herr (District 5)

Interim County Manager Bryant Applegate

Acting County Attorney Paul Chipok

Clerk of Court and Comptroller Grant Maloy

Deputy Clerks Kyla Farrell and Terri Porter

OPENING CEREMONIES

Amit Pal, Sikh Society of Central Florida, Oviedo, gave the invocation. Lance Corporal David Keller, U.S. Marine Corps, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

Agenda Item #1 – 2022-3734

Veteran of the Month – October 2022

Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming Lance Corporal David Keller, United States Marine Corps as Seminole County's October Veteran of the Month.

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

Agenda Item #2 – 2022-3744

Veteran’s Day – Project Green Light

Motion by Commissioner Herr, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming November 11, 2022, Veterans Day and recognizing Seminole County veterans for their outstanding service to the United States and Seminole County.

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

Chairman Dallari requested individual briefings on what staff is doing to celebrate Project Green Light.

Agenda Item #3 – 2022-3738

Retirement Resolution – Charles Imwalle

Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2022-R-128 recognizing Charles Imwalle upon his retirement for 30 years of service to Seminole County Government and its citizens.

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

Agenda Item #30 – 2022-3756 (Item not in sequential order)

Mobility Week

Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 21 – 28 as Mobility Week in Seminole County.

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

Agenda Item #4 – 2022-3570

County Investment Advisor Report

Scott McIntyre, Hilltop Securities, presented the Investment Advisor’s Report as outlined in the agenda memorandum.

Commissioner Herr pointed out during the presentation the name of the bank was mentioned that wouldn’t raise the rate. She asked which bank they are using that is raising the rate, and Mr. McIntyre answered Synovus.

Motion by Commissioner Herr, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to approve the implementation of the purchase recommendations of the Board’s Financial Advisor based upon the report submitted today and recommend the Clerk implement said Board recommendations.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

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

Agenda Item #5 – 2022-3745

County Broadband Update

Meloney Koontz, Assistant County Manager, addressed the Board and stated on August 23, staff provided an update on county broadband service. At that time, the Board provided some feedback, and staff went back and did some more research. Additionally, they allowed an open comment period to the residents, and they did find that they missed some people. Also, they found out about the grant window that DEO is opening November 1; which is why they had to have this discussion today.

Courtney Violette, Magellan Advisors, provided the Magellan County Broadband Update presentation as outlined in the agenda memorandum. Regarding the grant Ms. Koontz mentioned, Mr. Violette explained the DEO did announce an upcoming grant that will be made available starting November 1. They will be distributing approximately $400 million to fund infrastructure projects to actually deploy wireline and/or wireless services to areas where they have verified unserved populations. The window for that $400 million will open November 1 for grant applications and has a 30-day window. There’s a number of constraints around the grant program itself, and he discussed those constraints. Mr. Violette reviewed his recommendations which include leadership reviewing the project areas identified in the study and confirming the report’s findings; the Board adopting the report’s findings and directing staff to begin execution of the Action Plan and Next Steps; and the County and its partners creating an educational campaign to ensure eligible low-income households are aware of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which is a subsidy that can provide immediate relief in both a reduction in the monthly recurring costs for internet services as well as providing a stipend for new devices on an annual basis.

A question-and-answer period was had, and comments were provided by each Commissioner. Commissioner Lockhart asked for clarification regarding the recommendation from the consultant. Mr. Violette stated the question is whether or not the ARPA funds should go to private providers to extend their infrastructure, or should they apply alone to DEO for funding and provide their own match. That may be possible for some of the larger incumbents if they have an interest in expanding, but there may not be providers that have capital funding that they can commit a 50% match to go attain State funding. The point is whether or not there is a better use of those funds elsewhere, or should the County somehow use those funds to support broadband expansion. Commissioner Herr stated she thought they had a commitment within the ARPA funding mechanism to at least investigate this or spend money on it. Now she’s hearing a little bit of a different perspective on that. Ms. Koontz explained there was $4 million associated with broadband. They’ve used a little bit of it for the consultant. Commissioner Herr advised the real question is do they want to spend $1.5 million of the ARPA commitment on wireless connection for 896 homes, an investment of $1,700 per household. She added the consultant’s suggestion is that they move forward with the entire project using ARPA funds; so the question is, where do they want to do this. From her perspective, she would like to see them move forward at least in the districts that are close. She doesn’t see the County leveraging a commercial entity to connect 4, 7, 15, or 31 houses because they would have to do it in the wireline mechanism, which is a whole different cost structure with no guarantee that the households will even sign up for service. For the areas that fall into her district, she would like to move forward with ARPA funds to get connectivity.

Commissioner Lockhart confirmed with Ms. Koontz that there is an opportunity to split the implementation and a rationale to do West Sanford, Casselberry Winter Springs, East Sanford/Midway, and Chuluota, in one of the wired solutions; and do Geneva North and South in wireless. Ms. Koontz added they would reach out to the providers and see if they could do it at no cost; if they couldn’t, they could potentially work a partnership where they’d put a little money towards it. Commissioner Herr asked who maintains the wireless broadband; what is the infrastructure expense with that for the County. Mr. Violette stated what he is recommending is that the County open up a grant window where providers could make application to serve those areas and could put forth their own solution, maintain, operate, and serve customers. That would be the end of it; a one-time capital investment. Then the provider that wins the grant would assume operation and maintenance going forward. Commissioner Herr replied that she would be willing to move forward with a grant application process to be built for providers to come in with flexibility around the best solution, not to exceed the maximum that’s already been allocated through ARPA funding for this program.

Motion by Commissioner Herr, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to move forward with creating a grant application process for providers, not to exceed the maximum that’s already been allocated through ARPA funding for broadband.

Under discussion, Commissioner Zembower advised he would like to truly identify West Sanford, Casselberry Winter Springs, and East Sanford/Midway to understand really what the 4, 7, and 15 unserved is. He sees no benefit in deploying wireless if the local providers are willing to step up. He wants a timeline to understand what it’s going to take to reach out to these existing providers regarding the 4, 7, and 15 unserved households. In his district, wireless is going to be beneficial.

Commissioner Constantine stated having access to broadband is extremely important to all citizens. He thinks they need to move forward now.

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Applegate announced add-on Agenda Item #30, Mobility Week Proclamation, which has already been taken care of. He advised Agenda Item #29, Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Yarborough Ranch, has been withdrawn by the Applicant. Commissioner Herr pulled Agenda Item #6, ARPA Subrecipient Agreement - Step Up on Second Street, Inc., for a separate discussion. Chairman Dallari pulled Item #20, SS-604455-22/TLR – UPS for the Five Points CJC/Annex, for a separate discussion.

Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items, County Attorney Agenda Item, and Constitutional Officer’s Consent Agenda Item:

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

County Manager’s Office

Business Office

6. Pulled for a separate discussion.

Community Services

Business Office

7. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Aspire Health Partners, Inc. Transportation Program Agreement in the amount of $25,000 to help transport uninsured Seminole County residents for mental health services. (2022-3727)

Community Assistance

8. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida (HSN) Community Services Funding Agreement Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the amount of $44,000 for the continuation of advocacy services for the homeless population in Central Florida. (2022-3725)

9. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Homelessness Partnership Agreements Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the total amount of $143,755 for continued support of the chronically homeless population with Homeless Services Network (HSN), Pathway Homes, and Health Care Center for the Homeless. (2022-3728)

Community Development

10. Approve and accept the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Snapshot/Report, pursuant to Seminole County Resolution #2013-R-61, and the HOME Program Activity Report, pursuant to Seminole County Resolution #2015-R-51 for the month of September 2022. (2022-3726)

Development Services

Building

11. Issue a Notice of Determination that the unoccupied structure located at 1814 Knox Avenue, Sanford, is a Public Nuisance; and authorize the Building Official to: (1) serve notice of this determination, pursuant to Sections 168.5 and 168.6 Seminole County Code, and (2) set a date of December 13, 2022, for a "Show-Cause" public hearing, as prescribed in Sections 168.5-168.7, Seminole County Code, based on the Building Official's certified findings. (2022-3735)

Planning and Development

12. Execute a Satisfaction of Lien in the amount of $1,883.40 associated with the property located at 1311 Stanley St. Longwood, FL 32750 and filed against SFR XII Orlando, Owner 1 LP. (2022-3741)

Environmental Services

Solid Waste Management

13. Ratify the Interlocal Disaster Debris Site Agreement with the City of Lake Mary. (2022-3736)

Utilities Engineering

14. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2022-R-129 and Subordination of Utility Interests with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT), for the improvement of SR 436 at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 17-92 in Casselberry, FL. (2022-3739)

Fire Department

Business Office

15. Approve an authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Seminole County and Pure Living Acquisitions LLC allowing the continued operation of Pure Living Apartments while completing their water intrusion repairs. (2022-3747)

Resource Management

Budget

16. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a State-Funded Grant Agreement from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $1,000,000 for the E.E. Williamson Road Trail Connect project; Resolution #2022-R-134. (2022-3730)

17. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2022-R-130 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #23-004 in the Resource Management Grant Fund to appropriate funding of $749,308; and approve one full-time Case Manager position as awarded in the Veterans Treatment Court Grant. (2022-3720)

18. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2022-R-131 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #23-005 in the Resource Management Grant Fund to appropriate funding of $1,299,167; and approve the addition of two full-time positions as awarded. (2022-3721)

19. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2022-R-132 implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #23-006 in the 1991 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to transfer $53,215 from Reserves for additional funding in monitoring activities at the Cumberland Farms Remediation project. (2022-3729)

Purchasing and Contracts

20. Pulled for a separate discussion.

21. Award RFP-604314-22/LNF - Term Contract for Program Management Enterprise System (PME) to EPIC Engineering & Consulting Group, LLC, Winter Springs; and authorize Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the agreement. (2022-3494)

22. Waive the procurement process and authorize Single Source Procurement SS-604452-22/TKH for the MOGS mobile unit from Novair USA Corp., North Tonawanda, New York at a total cost of $172,590; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the documents. (2022-3719)

23. Award IFB-604377-22/ESN - Term Contract for Multiple Court Resurfacing to El Faro Group, LLC dba Court Surfaces, Green Cove Springs, in the amount of $493,250; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the agreement. (2022-3705)

24. Approve Third Amendment to IFB-600695-09/TLR - Termite Treatment and Protection with P.C.S. Pest Control, Inc., Leesburg; and authorize Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the amendment. (2022-3707)

25. Award IFB-604392-22/LNF - Term Contract for Roofing Services to Advanced Roofing, Inc., Sanford; Atlas Apex Roofing, LLC, Oakland Park; and Precision Roofing Solutions, Inc., Tampa; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the agreements. (2022-3692)

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

26. Approve appropriate Resolution #2022-R-133 in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code approving the issuance by the Orange County Housing Finance Authority of that Authority’s revenue bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of providing funds to make a loan or loans to Somerset Landings, Ltd. to, among other things, finance and refinance certain facilities located or to be located in Seminole County, Florida (TEFRA). (2022-3702)

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER’S CONSENT AGENDA

27. Approve Payroll Approval List dated September 29, 2022. (2022-3740)

Clerk & Comptroller’s “Received and Filed” Documents

1 Amdmt #2 to W.O. #16 to PS 2826-20/Pegasus Engineering
2 Approval D.O. #22-30000074/207 Stillwater Dr/Hooper
3 C.O. #3 to CC-3697-21/GPS Civil Construction
4 Conditional Utility Agrmt for Water, Wastewater, or Reclaimed Water Services/M/I Homes of Orlando/Cadence Park Phase 2
5 Copy of Executive Order #2022-01/Declaring Local State of Emergency related to Tropical Depression 9 (Hurricane Ian)
6 Copy of Executive Order #2022-02/Calling for evacuation of mobile homes in flood zones and individuals with special needs (Hurricane Ian)
7 Copy of Executive Order #2022-03/Prohibiting price gouging (Hurricane Ian)
8 Copy of Executive Order #2022-04/Establishing no wake zone including on roadways (Hurricane Ian)
9 Copy of Executive Order #2022-05/Extending Local State of Emergency (Hurricane Ian)
10 Copy of Executive Order #2022-06/Extending no wake zone including on roadways (Hurricane Ian)
11 Executive Order #2022-07/Rescinding Executive Order #2022-02 calling for evacuation of individuals residing in flood zones along the St. Johns River and in flooded areas of the county (Hurricane Ian)
12 Executive Order #2022-08/Extending Declared Local State of Emergency (Hurricane Ian)
13 Executive Order #2022-09/Prohibiting price gouging (Hurricane Ian)
14 First Amdmt to 2022 Hoganlax Team Training Tourist Funding Agrmt/HoganLax.com, LLC
15 FPSC Order #PSC-2021-0059A-S-EI Issued 09/23/22
16 FPSC Order #PSC-2022-0336-TRF-EI Issued 09/28/22
17 Interlocal Agrmt (ILA) with City of Lake Mary for Disaster Debris Site
18 M-604428-22/Non-Emergency Disaster Transport Services/Avesta Healthcare dba Florida Medical Transport Services
19 Parks Contract (Natural Lands)/Jessica Yates
20 Parks Contract (Tennis)/Cameron Mostecki
21 Parks Contract for Services/Ashleigh Acker/Briana Blackley/Ronald Yanko
22 Second Amdmt to RFP-603036-18/Broussard, Cullen & Blastic, P.A.
23 Tourist Tax Funding Agrmt/Florida Diamond Sports Management/Sunshine State Super Nit
24 W.O. #37 to PS-1998-18/RES Florida Consulting dba E Sciences
25 Warranty Deed/Racetrac, Inc./ROW Dedication Slavia Rd

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

Agenda Item #6 – 2022-3750

ARPA Subrecipient Agreement – Step Up on Second Street, Inc.

Commissioner Herr stated when Warley Park was brought to the table, the notion of creating an endowment that would be seeded by Wendover Housing Partners was discussed many times. It was her impression that there was a commitment to create an endowment that would fund Step Up on Second Street on an ongoing basis. When she saw this request, she asked for an update on what’s in the endowment, and how much was seeded. She still does not have those answers. She also asked what fundraising efforts have taken place since then. Steve Fussell, Chief Administrator of the Office of Organizational Excellence, addressed the Board and introduced Ryan Von Weller, Managing Director of Development, Wendover Housing Partners, and Paula Cooke Freeman, Program Manager, Step Up on Second Street. Mr. Von Weller addressed the Board and discussed the intention of the endowment and ongoing operations of Step Up on Second Street which have been privately paid for by CEO Jonathan Wolf. Commissioner Herr pointed out she didn’t hear any amounts from Mr. Von Weller and asked how much is in the endowment. Mr. Von Weller answered he doesn’t know how much is in the endowment, but it is over six figures. Commissioner Herr advised although Mr. Von Weller stated he sent a response, she doesn’t see it. She asked if there is an amount in his response, and the answer was no. Commissioner Herr asked why they don’t have that amount. Mr. Von Weller stated he believes they’ve previously provided the overall annual budget. Commissioner Herr pointed out that is the budget for expenses but not the budget for the endowment, and Mr. Von Weller replied that’s correct. Chairman Dallari stated if the Commissioner feels that the Board needs additional information, they can ask for a continuance.

Commissioner Lockhart stated this discussion about funding the endowment and the cooperative relationship with Warley Park and Wendover started long before the pandemic when she was chairman of the School Board. She had the opportunity to meet with the CEO of Step Up on Second Street because she had concerns about how an organization from California was going to be the one that was going to provide the wraparound services that are so desperately needed for those citizens living at Warley Park. She was told that those would all be funded by this endowment, and that was six years ago that that started. She understands the last couple of years have had challenges relating to the pandemic; but certainly, there has been ample opportunities prior to the pandemic to get this ramped up. She is in a split predicament because her heart is for the people who are there who need the support; but her heart is not with the service provider, and there have been multiple commitments made. The only thing that gives her comfort about this is that it is on a reimbursement basis. She asked who will be managing the contract and confirming that the services are actually being provided by the specific salaried positions. Mr. Fussell answered the reporting goes up through Grants Administrator George Woodring. Commissioner Lockhart asked how Mr. Woodring knows that the individual whose salary the County is paying is actually delivering the services at Warley Park. Mr. Fussell replied Mr. Woodring just handles receipts. He added there is no plan currently for performance management. Commissioner Lockhart stated for her, performance management will have to be in place before she can support this request.

Commissioner Zembower stated he doesn’t have a need or desire to have an oversight on their everyday operation or manage what monies are going to be used for what. He does think there needs to be some accountability as to what those monies are utilized for. He asked staff if there is an example as to what Commissioner Lockhart is suggesting that they’re currently doing with other entities. Carrie Longsworth, Community Assistance Division Manager, addressed the Board and stated for most of the ARPA programs they are not doing that; but they are doing that with Rescue Outreach Mission who they are fully funding with ARPA. Ms. Longworth discussed the process staff goes through with ROM. She added they could implement a similar process for Warley Park. Discussion ensued regarding ARPA contracts. It was pointed out that this is a reimbursement-based contract and is a similar contract to their other ARPA agreements. Mr. Applegate advised he believes the verification of the receipts between staff and Resource Management is a good system for what they’re dealing with. He’s very confident that things are being done appropriately and it protects the County.

Commissioner Herr stated she is supportive of the organization and the mission. What she just heard is that the CEO is funding this himself. So what they are about to do is provide a grant that puts money into the CEO’s funding; and she believes Mr. Von Weller used the word “personal funding.” She simply cannot support that.

At Mr. Von Weller’s request, Ms. Freeman addressed the Board and discussed the outstanding results they have had at Warley Park.

Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Subrecipient Agreement between Seminole County and Step Up on Second Street, Inc. for ARPA funding in the amount of $250,000. (2022-3750)

Districts 1, 2, and 3 voted AYE.

District 4 and 5 voted NAY.

Commissioner Herr stated she would still like to have her questions answered. She is sure Mark Brewer, President/CEO Central Florida Foundation, can provide the data in terms of what is in the endowment. Commissioner Constantine stated he concurs with Commissioner Herr. He got all the assurances he needs from the Interim County Manager and Acting County Attorney as far as the contract, but he does think it would be important that the entire Board receives that information since it was something that has been asked for. Commissioner Zembower concurred. He reminded that although ROM was the example that was put forth, the County jumped into ROM long before the pandemic ever hit and before ARPA funds were ever allocated. He doesn’t have a problem if the suggestion is that they need to take another look at how ROM’s contract is being looked at. Commissioner Lockhart stated her desire to have more of a magnifying glass on this particular contract is because they have an entity that has been asked to be transparent in certain ways, and willfully and knowingly came to this meeting without the information that they had been asked for. The lack of candor and transparency is concerning to her. They have a history with this organization, so in light of that, she would like there to be more of an oversight role like they have with ROM. Until that trust is there, she believes additional scrutiny is warranted.

Agenda Item #20 – 2022-3743

SS-664455-22 – UPS for the Five Points CJC/Annex

Chairman Dallari stated in looking at this item, he still needs additional information. Basically, in reading the packet, it’s to waive the single source purchasing requirements and to allow for the purchase of a centralized UPS in the amount of $294,616. He had asked what the credit is for the existing system that was designed, and was told it has a credit of $20,000. He understands that they probably don’t get dollar for dollar, but this is a major change order. He’s trying to understand why the change order is needed. It’s almost 14 times what the original price was that they agreed to in the original building. He wants additional information to understand why the system needs to be upgraded to this level that is not included in the original base price of the building that is still under construction. He knows they have miscellaneous contingency funds, but this is not how you spend contingency funds. He either needs someone to answer his questions, or he will request the Board to continue the item so he can get the information.

Jean Jreij, Public Works Director, addressed the Board and explained during the design, working with the stakeholders, it was requested by IT from the Clerk’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office to be able to protect additional outlets throughout the building. The stakeholder, along with the consultant, staff, and the Emergency Management team, gave support for this change. It will provide a central UPS to protect what the stakeholders requested. It’s before the Board because Emergency Management requested to have the current consultant that maintains the system throughout the county purchase and install it, which will save about $60,000. There are a lot of changes throughout the contract. They do have contingencies; so even with inflation, when the project is finished, they will still be under that budget. They will only be 3% – 4% above the main contract. Discussion ensued regarding the difference between single source procurements and change orders. Chairman Dallari discussed scope creep and stated he believes that people should be looking at the original design and pay attention to what they’re designing; that’s what they budgeted out, and that is what they bought.

Commissioner Herr stated she agrees in regard to scope creep; but she doesn’t want to build something that might not be right. It’s $296,000. She is willing to move forward with the item. She does think they should be tracking scope creep. If they aren’t already tracking it, they need to create the document today. It needs to show the ask, where the ask came from, the additional costs, and whether or not the Board said yay or nay. Mr. Jreij advised they do track all of the change orders and stuff like that. He would be glad to provide it quarterly along with any information they need. Commissioner Herr noted they should be tracked by the requestor.

Commissioner Zembower stated the consultant and staff already do some of that tracking; but if they need to drill down further and add an extra column, that’s fine with him. There’s no doubt they’re going to continue to have change orders and expenses that are going to climb especially in the market they’re dealing with today.

Motion by Commissioner Herr, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to waive the procurement process and authorize Single Source Procurement SS-604455-22/TLR - Purchase and Installation of two (2) UPS for the new Five Points Annex Complex to Computer Power Systems, Inc., Winter Springs; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to issue a Purchase Order. (2022-3743)

Under discussion, Chairman Dallari stated he would like to see the increase of scopes document. Interim County Manager Bryant Applegate stated staff will get that to him. Chairman Dallari advised miscellaneous contingency is not for scope creep, it’s for things that have increased in price; not for things that have increased in scope.

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

District 1 voted NAY.

COUNTY MANAGER AND STAFF BRIEFINGS

Mr. Applegate announced Rachel Rector, Senior Graphics Coordinator, has received two awards from the National Association of County Information Officers; the Award of Excellence for External Publications and the Award of Excellence for the 2021 Annual Report.

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Regarding mosquito control, Mr. Applegate stated thanks to the State and County’s spraying efforts, they went from 56,000-plus mosquitos to 7,000-plus just a week later.

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Mr. Applegate advised the Board had received a copy of a letter sent to Dr. Bradley, Recovery House Central Florida, from the County’s legal team. The letter pointed out that the County has provided over $280,000 in operating expenses to them over time. The rent has only been $1 a year, and the property was purchased for $500,000 back in 2013. The letter states that they have until January 5, 2023, on their current lease; and when that time comes, if there are still issues regarding residents, staff will provide the appropriate non-profits that can help with those residents. Commissioner Constantine confirmed with Mr. Applegate that there will be no more extensions on the lease.

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Mr. Applegate stated, without getting into details, the Board knows what he’s been working on in regard to restitution. He requested that the Board provide another $50,000 for attorney fees in regard to all restitution efforts involving the former Tax Collector and other parties. He asked that the Board approve that request so they can move forward with the next steps.

Motion by Commissioner Herr, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve $50,000 for attorney fees in regard to all restitution efforts involving the former Tax Collector and all other parties.

Under discussion, Commissioner Zembower asked if they have exhausted all previously approved funding, and Mr. Applegate is requesting another $50,000. He believes the Board gave Mr. Applegate some latitude in his position in the County Attorney’s Office to handle what needed to be handled. He asked what they’ve spent thus far. Mr. Applegate answered right now they’ve spent about $70,000 on restitution. Commissioner Zembower confirmed with Mr. Applegate that they would be asking for those fees as part of the discussion.

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

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Mr. Applegate noted the Public Information Office sent out information regarding what the County had accomplished just two weeks following Hurricane Ian.

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Mr. Applegate advised he was contacted by counsel for the Supervisor of Elections Office. They are looking at purchasing a Burlington Coat Factory as a viable location. The estimate is that it would cost $3 million to purchase and $4 million to renovate. He recently left a message with counsel to provide backup information, particularly for the cost of renovation. Commissioner Lockhart expressed that she does not feel like that would be a good use for that piece of property, particularly as the City of Sanford is looking towards redevelopment of that area. Commissioner Herr stated she questions why they continue to source opportunities other than the one that they’re already spending money on. For the rest of the Board, she did ask Mr. Applegate to investigate whether the County is incurring cost to the taxpayers for all of these new ideas because she simply does not understand it. She would like that report back. Mr. Applegate advised he is still waiting on that information.

COUNTY ATTORNEY BRIEFING

Mr. Chipok reiterated that Agenda Item #29, Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – Yarborough Ranch, has been withdrawn; and no action will be taken on the item. Commissioner Herr confirmed with Mr. Chipok that that meant there would not be an opportunity for public comment specifically relating to that agenda item.

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Commissioner Constantine commented he thinks that the inquiries that were made today are a subject of each Commissioner trying to be a good steward and have all of the information that they can, not necessarily trying to micromanage anything. He respects the discussions that were had today.

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Chairman Dallari recessed the meeting at 11:39 a.m., reconvening at 1:30 p.m., with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Clerk of Court and Comptroller Grant Maloy, and Deputy Clerk Kyla Farrell who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Terri Porter, who were present at the Opening Session.

PROOFS OF PUBLICATION

Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, 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 QUASI-JUDICIAL

Item #28 – 2022-3731

46A Atlantic Drive SSFLUMA and Rezone

Mark Batia, Applicant

Annie Sillaway, Planning and Development, addressed the Board and presented the request as outlined in the agenda memorandum.

Mark Batia, Applicant, addressed the Board stating he concurs with staff’s recommendation.

Commissioners Constantine and Zembower brought up the question as to whether Mr. Batia plans to use Altamonte Springs sanitary sewer system, and he agreed that he would do that if possible. Acting County Attorney Paul Chipok explained, after inquiry by Commissioner Lockhart, that is looked at during the rezoning stage, but it is not the determining factor.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke in support or opposition, and public input was closed.

Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt Ordinance #2022-40 enacting a Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Mixed-Use Development to Industrial; and Ordinance #2022-41 enacting a Rezone from C-2 (Retail Commercial) to M-1A (Very Light Industrial); for a proposed warehouse development on approximately 2.76 acres, located northwest of Atlantic Drive and South U.S. Hwy 17-92; Mark Batia, Applicant; as described in the proof of publication.

Under discussion, Commissioner Constantine advised he is not trying to stop this rezone. He feels they need to continue to elevate this issue when there is sanitary sewer near and available.

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS LEGISLATIVE

Item #29 – 2022-0032

Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment: Yarborough Ranch

Aaron Struckmeyer, Pulte Home Company, Applicant

Chairman Dallari advised the Applicant, Pulte Home Company, is requesting that this application be pulled from the agenda. Paul Chipok added they received a letter (received and filed) yesterday from the Applicant stating they are withdrawing their Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment request and their prior request to continue this to the December 13th BCC meeting; therefore, the application is withdrawn and there is nothing for the Board to act upon.

COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT

No report.

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

No report.

DISTRICT REPORTS

District 4

Commissioner Lockhart reported on the conference she attended last week along with several other staff members from Planning and the Extension Office. It was the Outside Collaborative held in partnership with the University of Florida (UCF), Thousand Friends of Florida, Nature Conservancy, Canin and Associates, Tavistock, and some others. It was literally an organic collaborative of non-profits and people in the industry who are involved in landscaping and land use in Central Florida to talk about what the future looks like for sustainable landscaping. She learned that this ground swell of the idea of sustainable landscaping is happening from the private sector first, which she loves, and none of the recommendations they made for best practices that they discussed were presented in a way that they were asking government to mandate any of them. It was all from a perspective of best practices and what they see from their own areas of expertise. She advised if they were to mandate tomorrow that every incoming Planned Development had to have native landscaping, there are not enough landscaping nurseries in Florida to even supply that.

Commissioner Lockhart stated she feels this is an opportunity for local government to lean in to the conversation that is being had. They are excited about the opportunity of perhaps partnering through the Florida Association of Counties and really being a resource to communities like theirs who are interested in the concept of sustainable landscaping, so they do it in a way that is not cumbersome to the private sector and that HOAs, when they take over these common areas in particular, are actually able to maintain and sustain that. It was a great opportunity to talk with many people in the field who are assisting with local governments in creating policies that thread the needle with respect to the ability to enforce and what is actually tenable from the developer side to be able to sell. It is a very delicate balancing act and she learned they don’t know as much as they think they know. She will have more information to share with them about the Outside Collaborative.

Commissioner Zembower inquired if it was her sense that this collaborative has the ability to give a smaller presentation to this Board, and if that was something she would suggest and recommend to staff. Commissioner Lockhart replied it absolutely is. She considers them, at this point, the subject matter experts in each of the categories that are necessary to bring about whatever effective change they want to make. It is not a government decision; it is not a private sector decision; it is the whole group; it is going to require all of them working together. She added she thinks it would be worthy to have something in a work session format, because the tone of the organization and the people who created it really is that there is no hierarchy; the people who own the landscaping businesses who are talking about how they are going to re-educate their employees about what is a weed and what not a weed, because what a native plant to someone who may have moved here who was trained in a traditional way, that is going to have to change. Commissioner Zembower thought it would be very beneficial and noted he had an opportunity to have a long discussion with the previous CEO of Tavistock, and the big focus on all of their projects was to conserve water, conserve the cost of maintenance with the landscaping, and he thinks those are just some of the benefits. Commissioner Lockhart thanked him for that support and noted if the majority of the Board is interested, she thinks it would be helpful for staff to hear that. Commissioner Herr suggested to be even more collaborative, they could invite the cities to attend. Chairman Dallari said he believes there is consensus to do that, and Mr. Applegate said he will take the responsibility to reach out to the cities regarding this.

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Commissioner Lockhart reported she attended the Seminole High School Scrub Jay Club meeting last week. They are passionate young people who have selected a mission that has merit, and this Board had already given direction that they have the ability to come in and make a presentation. She thinks the December meeting is a time that would be best for them to be able to come and do that. They are going to be potentially making the ask to make the Scrub Jay the Seminole County “county bird.” There is not a state bird, but there is nothing that says they can’t have a county bird. They also talked a little bit about their experiences lobbying in Tallahassee.

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Commissioner Lockhart gave a shout out to Commissioner Herr for moderating the Seminole Chamber’s Mayors Update. She said she did an amazing job and thanked her for being a great representative of the Board in that environment.

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Commissioner Lockhart stated yesterday, as a member of the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness, she was in downtown Orlando. The U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Secretary Marcia Fudge, along with several others from D.C. were in attendance There was a roundtable of city/county/private sector folks talking about homelessness, and the really great work they are doing with the Continuum of Care (CoC) here in Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties. She reminded, at one point in time, they had talked about disbanding and pulling out and doing their own CoC, and she is very glad they made the decision to stay in as a group, because what the Secretary acknowledged and recognized yesterday is that their work together collaboratively has made them one of the most accomplished CoCs in the nation. They thought they were just there to have conversation and share ideas, but then out of nowhere, there was a check for $8.4 million presented to their CoC specifically focused on homelessness efforts for teens in their community, teens who age out of the foster system, and those who are homeless. She opined this a game-changer for their region to be able to actually help coordinate the services for those most precarious homeless in the community.

District 3

Commissioner Constantine advised he took a tour of the Wekiva Parkway earlier this month with FDOT at their headquarters on International Boulevard. He talked about how amazing that is with their ability to identify vehicle concerns and accidents on the highways with extremely large monitors. He added the Wekiva Parkway is progressing rapidly and the latest completion date should be about in the middle of 2023.

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Commissioner Constantine stated he had mentioned at the last BCC meeting that he would be speaking to the Smoky Mountain Association in North Carolina and Tennessee via Zoom along with Jay Exum. They wanted to know how Seminole County’s HOAs had gotten involved in their Urban Bear Ordinance and Bear Wise program, and what they did as a county. He noted they were extremely excited about some of the things Seminole County has done. Part of the enforcement here is that the citizens are not allowed to feed bears, and there is no such law in North Carolina and Tennessee, which is part of the problem. He reminded that Mr. Exum’s HOA was the first here to take this on, and he said he was going to follow up with the association.

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Earlier this month, along with the League of Women Voters, they asked him to speak to Barry University’s Law Environmental and Energy concerning Seminole Forever. They were excited about the opportunity to share that with other counties. He noted Gerlin Khan in the County Attorney’s Office was a graduate of Barry.

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Commissioner Constantine noted that several Commissioners and staff attended Firefighter Connor Maxwell Ferdandez’ celebration of life and it was a beautiful and moving ceremony.

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Commissioner Constantine congratulated Chairman Dallari for his part in helping with the Pathways to Care Soup Bowl and Commissioner Herr for her role at the Seminole Regional Chamber Mayor’s Update.

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Commissioner Constantine stated he was at the NARC (National Association of Regional Councils) retreat in Kansas City and noted there was a great deal of discussion on collaborative efforts in connection with opioid abuse, regionalism, and emergency preparedness. They were quite interested in what happened locally here with Hurricane Ian. Commissioner Constantine then talked about future, upcoming events.

District 5

Commissioner Herr reported that SCOPA (Seminole County Port Authority) turned over $400,000 as was budgeted. She noted they still have a 99.75% occupancy rate and very little on the receivables list. The 2.5% that is unoccupied is one small office within an office space that really no one wants, so for all intent and purposes, they are 100% occupied.

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Commissioner Herr said she is extremely happy to report that Rescue Outreach Mission has moved from bronze to platinum on GuideStar. She advised GuideStart is a system that people research before making a donation to a 501c3 charitable organization. Year-to-date permanently housed is 149 people compared to last year’s full year, which was 70. There have been several grants received, and luncheon sponsorships to date will more than cover the cost of the luncheon already. She addressed Commissioner Zembower stating she did not comment on his offer to revise the agreement this morning, but she will take it under consideration. At this point, she is not convinced the agreement needs to be revised, but the agreement is being managed differently from the other agreements that look very similar. This is not an agreement issue from her perspective, but it is worth pulling the parties to evaluate where they go with that.

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Commissioner Herr advised she is working on something with FDOT; they have a situation in District 5 where the roundabouts that are the surface roads underneath the highway, formally known as 46, direct the tractor trailers into a 27-house neighborhood for U-turns, and it is horrible. FDOT has been working with them diligently to figure out what the resolution to this is. They will be holding a community meeting on November 1st, and FDOT will be proposing alternatives. They have now agreed to rework the road in some form or fashion within the limitations of right-of-way. They are now presenting the options to her weekly in preparation for the presentation to the community. She requests that staff attend that to weigh in and give their opinion around what they think the best solution is. She explained how the issue occurs with the roundabouts and how the 18-wheelers end up in the neighborhood.

District 2

Commissioner Zembower stated the 417-connector road to the airport study has been kicked off by CFX (Central Florida Expressway Authority). There will be community meetings as things move along, so they will be looking at the best path to connect the 417 into the Orlando Sanford International Airport. He will try to keep everyone up to date on that schedule.

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Commissioner Zembower announced that SR 46 is now open and he thanked FDOT for monitoring that on a close basis. He also thanked the School Board and the Superintendent. It came to his attention about a week ago that they actually have children that reside in Volusia County and attend Seminole County schools. With the road closed, parents were being forced to drive their children all the way around either 95 to 50 and back in, or back up around the other way through Volusia County via 17-92 to get their children to the eastern school zones. The School Board made arrangements to have three vans in the morning and after school for that transportation. New bus stops have also been revised for those that remain flooded in the eastern corridor as well as anywhere in the County.

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Commissioner Zembower stated he wanted to give a shout out to Alan Harris and the EOC folks; he never thought that dumpsters would be so popular. Mr. Harris’ team made sure there were dumpsters out in those locations that remain flooded and it has helped people tremendously. Additionally, he thanked them for ensuring that the laundry and shower trailer remains out in Geneva for those that have been displaced and are trying to get back into their homes. He also complimented FEMA who are going door to door to help the community as those needs come to bear. They are also set up at Seminole State College, and the college has been collaborating with the county, which is a huge asset. He noted he has had a lot of inquiries about the FEMA purchase program of properties, and for those that are interested, there is a video on the county website that talks about that.

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Commissioner Zembower reported that well testing is continuing and that is a big issue in his district because that is the rural area and they have wells. The Health Department is currently testing wells; people can call the EOC and he gave the contact number. He opined it is important to test the wells that were flooded. The report they received this morning is that around 22% of those wells that were tested have shown positive for e-Coli and other harmful bacteria.

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Commissioner Zembower thanked Jim Beach and his stormwater crews. He said they have had quite a bit of washouts of some roads in the rural area, and they have helped some of the private landowners understand what they can and cannot do. They have also been able to repair some roads temporarily to ensure that EMS personnel have access. He thanked Bryant Applegate, the Interim County Manager, and Paul Chipok, the Acting County Attorney, who helped coordinate that with the Fire Department. They wanted to ensure that people with private roadways and drainage know that they can apply through FEMA. Each and every person that has access to a private road should make that application with a full description of what the damage is to the roadway. He suggested they coordinate with their neighbors or HOAs to make sure they all make the claim, and then FEMA will organize as a group whatever assets and finances they can bring to bear for those private roads. He noted questions can be directed to his office for FEMA contact information.

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Commissioner Zembower congratulated Commissioner Constantine for receiving the Public Servant of the Year award from the CFHLA Organization. Commissioner Constantine noted it has been 44 years of running his charity, and Commissioner Zembower opined it is very well deserved.

District 1/CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Chairman Dallari asked for a Resolution of Appreciation for Ms. June Wilson for serving on the Committee on Aging for two terms ending December 31, 2022.

Motion by Chairman Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve appropriate Resolution #2022-R-136 in appreciation of June Wilson for her service on the Committee on Aging.

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

Chairman Dallari mentioned he had forwarded an email (received and filed) to the Commissioners in connection with a Law Enforcement Rep’s application to fill that vacancy which will end on December 31, 2022, and then for a second, three-year term starting January 2023 on the Committee on Aging. He mentioned her resume was included.

Motion by Chairman Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to appoint Amanda Draughon to the Committee on Aging filling a vacancy with a term ending on December 31, 2022 and to appoint her for a second, three-year term beginning January 1, 2023.

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

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Chairman Dallari commended county staff for going out and thanking different groups of people; he knows they have been doing that with Environmental Services. He mentioned Kim Ornberg, Bryant Applegate and Tricia Johnson, and said he knows there are many other groups they are going to, so he wanted to congratulate them on that.

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Chairman Dallari stated that Mr. Applegate knows that Commissioner Constantine talked about Pathways to Care a little bit. He addressed Mr. Applegate saying he was the keynote speaker and did a phenomenal job talking about the needy and the homeless. He noted that he gave a lot of real-life examples of how he and his family participated, not just here in Seminole County, but in other areas of the country. He congratulated him on the heartfelt talk he gave and said it really made a big difference.

COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS

  1. Letter dated October 7, 2022, from David Johnson, Seminole County Property Appraiser, re: Seminole County Transportation District’s proportionate share of their total approved 2022-2023 budget. cc: Lorie Bailey Brown, Resource Management Director; Timothy Jecks, Budget Division Manager; Wendy Aviles, Accounting Specialist

  2. Letter dated October 7, 2022, from David Johnson, Seminole County Property Appraiser, re: Seminole County Board of County Commissioners’ proportionate share of their total approved 2022-2023 budget. cc: Lorie Bailey Brown, Resource Management Director; Timothy Jecks, Budget Division Manager; Wendy Aviles, Accounting Specialist

  3. Letter dated October 7, 2022, from David Johnson, Seminole County Property Appraiser, re: Seminole County/Municipal Fire District’s proportionate share of their total approved 2022-2023 budget. cc: Lorie Bailey Brown, Resource Management Director; Timothy Jecks, Budget Division Manager; Wendy Aviles, Accounting Specialist

  4. Letter dated October 17, 2022, from Paul Chipok, Acting County Attorney, to Recovery House re: Termination of Lease for Facility located at 591 Lake Minnie Drive, Sanford, Florida, 32773. cc: Recovery House Board of Directors, Bryant Applegate, Interim County Manager, Allison Thall, Director of Community Services.

  5. Letter dated October 18, 2022, from BCC Chairman Bob Dallari to the U.S. Department of Education’s Review Committee Members re: support of the grant application by Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) for School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant. cc: BCC, Amy Elwood, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Dept, SCPS

  6. Letter dated October 19, 2022, to Chairman Dallari from Laura Kelley, Executive Director, Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFEA), re: CFX Concept, Feasibility and Mobility Study, SR 417 to Orlando International Airport Connector.

  7. Letter dated October 19, 2022. to Chairman Bob Dallari from Attorney General Ashley Moody, regarding Hurricane Ian and the availability of their office to assist during declared state of emergencies.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Items not related to the agenda)

Claudia Glisson addressed the Board to express her opposition to a sidewalk planned for along Forest Lake Drive feeling the money would be better spent elsewhere (letter received and filed). Public Works Director John Jreij addressed the Board confirming it is one of the county’s projects. He advised that staff sent postcards out to the public to see if they had any comments, input or opposition to the project. Commissioner Constantine noted they had a community meeting via Zoom. Commissioner Constantine stated so they have taken the concerns of the citizens and asked if they had made any final determinations on the plan and design of the sidewalk. Mr. Jreij noted they do not have a final for when they put it out to bid, but staff tells him there was no opposition during that meeting about the project. Commissioner Constantine stated there is obviously one person that has an issue with it. He said he did receive a phone call from Ms. Glisson. He noted they reached out to her, he believes, to try and help with some foliage that is in her yard. Mr. Jreij stated he is not aware of that; he can look into what the issue is and follow up on it. Commissioner Constantine asked Mr. Jreij to get her contact information and try to coordinate to see if they can solve some of her concerns.

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Katrina Shadix addressed the Board and asked them to ask FDOT to invest some money in wildlife overpasses and underpasses that are desperately needed, especially along Wekiva and Markham Woods Road where they have a lot of bear hits. She noted they raised a lot of money with the Black Bear Romp 5K in the Wekiva State Forest this past Saturday. They raised enough to pay for a semitruck full of 235 bear-proof trash cans to be delivered to Seminole County residents. She stated she was in Washington, D.C. recently and asked for some help in some funding for polluted Lake Jesup that is continuously plagued with blue-green algal blooms and the victim of overzealous development. She noted when she was in D.C., there was a demonstration in front of EPA headquarters to demand clean water and to stop the chemical poisoning of their children and families and firefighters. The head of the firefighters’ union for the U.S. and New York talked about a problem with their turnout uniforms that they wear that have PFOS chemicals in them, which causes cancer. Chairman Dallari asked Mr. Applegate to look into the issue and report back to them; he knows some things are being done about this.

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Nancy Harmon addressed the Board to talk about Geneva. She reported that she was called out to start going down Osceola and look at the roads and ditches that are county-owned as well as private-owned ditches. She would really like to get the road crews out to get those ditches cleaned. They were having flooding before Hurricane Ian hit, and she has pictures of it on Osceola Road. She said she has pictures of where the buses were coming by and the water was spraying because the water was standing on the road when it was just a regular rainstorm. The County has had a lot of studies done about flooding and water and whatnot, and she would like to know what they are doing and the plan is that they can do now that they see what has happened. She opined every 10 or every 7 years people are getting wiped out and this is not going to stop. She thinks they could start looking at the stormwater systems, where they are dumping out to, because she was just looking at another project and the stormwater management systems. A lot of them are keyed to dump out into the creeks and into the streams and into the lakes and into the river. They cannot necessarily undo what they have got, but maybe when they are looking at development or they are looking at purchasing lands to try to find places where they can try to get water to go so it doesn’t go into these places where they do not want it to go to, they could consider that as part of the penny sales or whatever they want, but as a basis of this Ian, take a look at what is happening and what they have learned from it and what they can do to fix what they have learned from it. She knows they have learned something.

Ms. Harmon stated she was glad that Commissioner Lockhart attended the committee on native plants and whatnot because citizens have been up there pounding and whining and begging that they can get more of that into the developments. She would really appreciate that when they have the workshops or whatever that they ensure that people that are on the environmental groups, their soil and water folks, can attend and be a part of it, so they can look at how they can ensure it gets incorporated, the right things get incorporated into their code, which they are updating currently.

Ms. Harmon stated she would also like to ask what the status is on the County Manager position, and she wants to give some kudo to Bob Dallari, because they had a road washout in Geneva, and her neighbors contacted her because a good friend lives off that road. She happened to be in communication with the Commissioner regarding his father, and he reached out and asked if there was anything they all needed out there. So, she showed him that road and within an hour, there were people out there from the county looking at the County’s ditch that had crashed in off of Bass Boulevard. Chairman Dallari stated the backstory is that he just emailed Mr. Applegate. She added she wanted to also give a kudo to Commissioner Herr for her work in connection with Midway.

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Mr. Applegate noted that regarding the County Manager search, they are working with Renée Narloch and her firm. They are putting together the final touches to the information brochure. They hope to have the search start very shortly and hopefully have an interview process some time in the late part of January.

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Mr. Applegate stated he just received a message from Fire Chief Matt Kinley who stated they have the safest gear they can buy, which has the least amount of PFAS on the market. Mr. Applegate added he will follow up on that. Chairman Dallari stated they have also put in exhaust systems to help with that as well.

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There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 2:37 p.m., this same date.

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