BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

MARCH 11, 2008

 

     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, March 11, 2008, in the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board. 

     Present:

     Chairman Brenda Carey (District 5)

     Vice Chairman Mike McLean (District 2

     Commissioner Bob Dallari (District 1)

     Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide (District 3)

     Clerk of Court Maryanne Morse

     County Manager Cindy Coto

     County Attorney Robert McMillan

     Deputy Clerk Sandy McCann

 

     Absent:  Commissioner Carlton Henley (District 4)

 

 

     Pastor Robert Jackson, III, New Bethel AME Church, Altamonte Springs, gave the Invocation. 

     Commissioner Bob Dallari led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to adopt appropriate Resolution #2008-R-74, as shown on page _______, proclaiming the month of March as “American Red Cross Month”. 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

     The Resolution was presented to Raymond Gray who addressed the Board to express his appreciation to the Commissioners for all they do for the Red Cross. 

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     Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to adopt appropriate Resolution #2008-R-75, as shown on page _______, supporting the creation of a Florida Forever Land Conservation Successor Program. 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

     The Resolution was presented to Jim Duby, Natural Lands. 

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     Shelley Lauten, Director of MyRegion.org, addressed the Board to give a PowerPoint presentation (copy received & filed) on the status of where they are to date.  She discussed the following accomplishments that have been done since 1999:  expansion of regional medical and research capabilities; expansion of the Florida High Tech Coordinator Council participation to include the University of Florida; created the Central Florida Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy; PRISM – a strategy to improve math and science programs; identification of key environmental assets; working to adopt a “Green Print”; Central Florida School Board Coalition formed; Congress of Regional Leaders formed; and Central Florida Regional Commission on Homelessness formed.  She advised that 20,000 citizens have participated in “How Shall We Grow?” and a 50-year growth vision has been established.  Through this, the Congress of Regional Leaders has begun establishing regional growth standards.  She said that one of the most important outcomes is the formation of the Congress of Regional Leaders which consists of seven county chairs, seven mayors, and two school board representatives.  She briefly reviewed the “ideas to results” including the following:  Osceola and Volusia Counties identifying areas for future growth; completing the commuter rail and the Wekiva Parkway; building affordable housing; and veterans & children’s hospitals coming to the region.  She concluded that MyRegion.org will continue to stay focused on the question, “How can Central Florida compete in the global economy and maintain a high standard quality of life?”  She added that the regional priority areas that will continue to be worked on are:  economic leadership, education, environment, fragmentation, quality of life, and smart, quality growth. 

     The Chairman thanked Ms. Lauten for her presentation. 

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA

     County Manager, Cindy Coto, advised staff is pulling from the agenda Item #9, Amendment #1 to RFP-4214-04/TLR.  She stated that under Item #10, Amendment #1 to RFP-600192-07/BJC, the motion should read, “to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $100,000 to $184,000 for web programming” as an additional scope of service has been added.  She further advised that Item #17, Grant Agreement for Big Tree Park Trailhead, is also being pulled from the agenda.  She clarified that under Item #21, Budget Change Request #08-16, the wording in the Agenda Memorandum should be corrected to read, “Any such transfer will be reported to the Board as part of the monthly Budget Transaction Report prepared by the Budget Division.” 

     Chairman Carey requested that Item #7, award of PS-2468-07/BHJ, be pulled for a separate vote. 

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner McLean to approve and authorize the following: 

COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE

 4.  Confirm appointment of Frank Raymond as Administrative Services Director effective March 12, 2008.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Purchasing and Contracts

 5.  Assignment, as shown on page _______, of PS-1167-06/BHJ - Residential Reclaimed Water Main Retrofit Phase II/Alaqua Lakes Subdivision from Rockett & Associates, Winter Park, Florida, to Woolpert, Inc., Orlando, Florida.

 6.  Assignment, as shown on page _______, of RFP-0411-97/BJC - Information Services and Systems Agreement from HTE, Inc., Lake Mary, Florida, to SunGard Public Sector, Lake Mary, Florida.

 8.  Approve renewals for multiple Consultants under PS-1529-06/DRR - Master Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Environmental Services Department Continuing Engineering Services for Capital Improvement Projects. In addition, approve the Assignment, as shown on page _______, of Rockett & Associates to Woolpert, Inc. of Orlando, Florida.   

 9.  Pulled from the agenda request to approve Amendment #1 to RFP-4214-04/TLR - Security Repairs, Maintenance and Upgrades Agreement with Site Secure, Inc., Sanford, Florida, to increase rates as identified in the revised Exhibit C included in the Amendment. Also, approve the revised Estimated Annual Usage of $750,000.00.

10.  Approve Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to RFP-600192-07/BJC with Sharon Cameron, Orlando, Florida, to increase the not-to-exceed amount budgeted annually in excess of $184,000.00 for web programming services.

11.  Approve Change Order #3, as shown on page _______, to CC-0751A-06/TLR with Gibbs & Register, Inc. of Winter Garden, Florida, in the amount of $272,228.00 to provide for the modification to Drainage Structure S-209, Powder Coat Aluminum Handrail, Drainage Structure S-101A and quantity overruns and under runs due to actual field measurements and add thirteen days to completion, which extends the final completion date to March 27, 2008. Project is located on Old Lake Mary Road.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Assistance

12.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County/Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, Inc. Shelter Plus Care Program Subrecipient Restated Agreement, as shown on page _______, Program Year 2005-2006.

 

EVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Business Office

13.  Approve the Release of the original Water and Sewer Maintenance Bond in the amount of $54,283.07 for the project known as Hawthorne Glen.

14.  Approve Termination, as shown on page _______, of the Conditional Utility Agreement for Sewer Service for the project known as Lake Club which will result in a refund of the Sewer Connection Fee in the amount of $12,600.00.

Planning Engineering Inspections

15.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Exhibit G, as shown on page ______, to the Conditional Utility Agreement for Sewer Service (Oviedo Marketplace Parcel 16) for relocation and extension of an 8" force main Reimbursement of fees per this agreement will not exceed $66,809.33

Solid Waste Management

16.  Approve renewal of Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services, as amended, with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., for a period from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.

 

FISCAL SERVICES

Administration

17.  Pulled from the agenda request to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in acceptance of $148,500.00 in grant funds for the Big Tree Park Trailhead.

Budget

18.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution #2008-R-76, as shown on page _______, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #08-45 in the amount of $37,120.00 through various funds to increase funding for training to be reimbursed by Workforce Central Florida.

19.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Budget Change Request #08-14 to the EMS Trust Fund in the amount of $28,500.00 to provide funding for the purchase of four (4) Advanced Manikin Simulators.

20.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Budget Change Request #08-15 in the Water and Sewer Bonds/Series 2006 and Water and Sewer Operating Fund for the total amount of $1,301,022.00, to increase funding for capital projects.

21.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Budget Change Request #08-16 through the 1991 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $230,936 to recognize the cancellation of the I-4 Pedestrian Bridge Lighting project and reallocating the available funds to Project Contingency.

 

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

22.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the minor plat for ALDI Foods for one (1) lot on 2.17 acres zoned PCD (Planned Commercial Development), located at the northwest corner of State Route 46 and Monroe Road, within West Lake Super Center PCD; in Section 16, Township 19 S, Range 30 E. (ALDI FLORIDA LLC)

23.  Authorize the release of Performance Bond #1007168 in the amount of $6,600.00 for the Lake Forest Commercial Lot 3 Fill Permit. (Orlando Lake Forest Joint Venture)

24.  Authorize the release of Irrevocable Letters of Credit numbered 55101278 and 55101279 for the Grande Oaks at Heathrow Subdivision. (Kolter Communities, LLC)

25.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the final plat for the Savannah Park subdivision located on the west side of International Parkway between Wilson Road and Wayside Drive in Section 30, Township 19, Range 30.

 

PLANNING

26.  Approve the request by Bennigan’s Restaurant for a Special Event permit for a St. Patrick’s Day Event to be held at 4520 W. SR 46 on March 17, 2008 from 4pm to 12am. 

 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

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     Request for approval of PS-2468-07/BHJ, Master Agreement for national Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Services, presented. 

     Chairman Carey stated she has expressed her concern with the BCI Engineers & Scientist, Inc. profit margin of 14.6%, stating she believes it is excessive. 

     Purchasing Manager, Ray Hooper, addressed the Board to advise after discussions with BCI, they have agreed to lower their rate to 11%, their overhead infringes at 1.68 and they have lowered that to 1.62.  He said with the 11% profit, that does fall within the 2.9 multiplier.  He also advised that MACTEC’s overhead infringes at 1.53. 

     The Chairman stated that this is an unwritten policy but it may be something the Board will want to talk about during the budget process. 

     Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to approve negotiated rates and award PS-2468-07/BHJ, Master Agreements, as shown on page _______, for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Services with CDM, Inc. of Orlando; MACTEC Engineering & Consulting, Inc. of Orlando; and BCI Engineers & Scientist, Inc. of Orlando (Estimated Annual Usage of $475,000). 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S CONSENT AGENDA

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner McLean to approve proposed negotiated settlement relating to Parcels #129/729 and #132/732 of the CR 15 Road Improvement Project, Wharton-Smith Properties, LLLP, at the total sum of $223,052.95, inclusive of all compensation to the owner, attorney fees of any kind, all costs, interest and any other matter for which Seminole County might be obligated to pay relating to these parcels. 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS’ CONSENT AGENDA

CLERK’S OFFICE

     Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to approve and authorize Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page _______, dated February 11 & 18, 2008; Payroll Approval List, as shown on page _______, dated February 7, 2008; and approval of Official BCC Minutes dated February 12, 2008. 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

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     The Board noted, for information only, the following Clerk’s “received & filed”: 

1.  Audit report for PS-5190-05, CH2M Hill Contract, submitted by Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Circuit Court.

 

2.           Work Order #32, as shown on page _______, to PS-5174-04.

 

3.           Work Order #24, as shown on page _______, to PS-1529-06.

 

4.           Change Order #1, as shown on page _______, to CC-1949-07.

 

5.           Fourth Amendment, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4217-04.

 

6.           Work Order #20, as shown on page _______, to RFP-0225-05.

 

7.           Certificate of Completion, as shown on page _______, for CC-1636-06.

 

8.           Development Order #07-20000010, as shown on page _______, CCCH Derbyshire Property Rezone, approved by the BCC on December 11, 2007.

 

9.           Recorded Maple Leaf Commerce Center Developer’s Commitment Agreement, as shown on page _______, approved by the BCC on June 26, 2007.

 

10.         Board of Adjustment Development Orders, as shown on page _______, approved at their October 22, 2007 meeting for Daniel & Nanci Lebrecht; Leonard & Zaida Wilson; Edward & Elizabeth Batchellor; Elmer Lemesh & Patricia O’Bailey; R.V. & Diana Rogers; Chris & Andrea Pierce; J.W. Gerhard & Karen Munster; Elizabeth DiBartolo; Mary & Jack Shafer; Hiram Jr. & Lyntha Correa; Lake Mary Florida Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses; Seminole County BCC; and Sun Lake Plaza, Inc.

 

11.         Board of Adjustment Development Orders, as shown on page _______, approved at their September 24, 2007 meeting for Pamela Barber; Doyle Sims; Victor Ramos; Roxanna Garcia; Glen & Shirley Hill; Kelly Flynn; Jeanne Arnett; Haitian Hu & Shanchun Liu; George & Angela Toole; Ronald & Susan Donahue; Harry & Mary Carls; Susan Behel; Kitty Irvine; George & Sandarah Wilkes; Gary & Jennifer Garofalo; Dave Klovstav & Marsha Taylor-Klovstav; Phillip Musarra; Michael & Karen Duffy; Tracy Fortenberry; Nona Corter; Family of Friends; and K&S Inv LLC. 

 

12.         Board of Adjustment Denial Development Order, as shown on page _______, for Vincent & Dahiana Sowa.

 

13.         Customer Agreement, as shown on page ________, for Reclaimed Water Rates and Reclaimed Water Flow, Distribution, Delivery and Spray Easement for Beaver Dam Development LLC-845 Primera Blvd.

 

14.         Conditional Utility Agreements, as shown on page _______, for water and sewer service with Ligonier Ministries, Inc. for the project known as Ligonier Academy of Theology.

 

15.         Bill of Sale, as shown on page _______, accepting reclaimed water system within the project known as Traditions at Alafaya II-Colonial Bank.

 

16.         Customer Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Reclaimed Water Rates and Reclaimed Water Flow, Distribution, Delivery and Spray Easement-Florida Bank of Commerce.

 

17.         Conditional Utility Agreements, as shown on page _______, for water and sewer service with M&O Limited Partnership for the project known as South Park Business Center 1D.

 

18.         Conditional Utility Agreements, as shown on page _______, for water and sewer service with M&O Limited Partnership for the project known as South Park Business Center 1E.

 

19.         Board of Adjustment Development Order, as shown on page _______, for Cherry Ridge Drive, William & Amy Harper.

 

20.         Regional Compact Framework Action, as shown on page _______, with MyRegion.com approved by the BCC on July 24, 2007.

 

21.         Letter of Credit #P003544, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $35,709.77 for the project known as Celery Estates North.

 

22.         Maintenance Bond #5030737, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $175,814.90 for the project known as Copper Chase Subdivision.

 

23.         Letter, as shown on page _______, to increase Limitation of Funds amount for RFP-4157-02.

 

24.         Change Order #2, as shown on page _______, to CC-2143-07.

 

25.         Change Order #4, as shown on page _______, to CC-1416-06.

 

26.         Work Order #15, as shown on page _______, to PS-1501-06.

 

27.         Copy of fully executed Intergovernmental Work Agreement, as shown on page _______, with the University of Central Florida, approved by the BCC on June 24, 2003.

 

28.         First Amendment to Intergovernmental Work Agreement,  as shown on page ________, with the University of Central Florida, approved by the BCC on January 11, 2005.

 

29.         Work Order #21, as shown on page _______, to RFP-0225-05.

 

30.         Memorandum to Sandy McCann, Commission Records, from Sharon Peters, County Manager’s Office, regarding Outstanding BCC Documents.

 

31.         Work Order #20, as shown on page _______, to PS-5135-02.

 

32.         Work Order #5, as shown on page _______, to PS-5161-04.

 

33.         Work Order #91, as shown on page _______, to PS-5165-04.

 

34.         Memorandum to Ann Colby, Assistant County Attorney, from David Shields, Assistant County Attorney, re:  Seminole County v. Della Townsend, et al.

 

35.         Work Order #1, as shown on page _______, to PS-2144-07.

 

36.         RFP-2574-07 Professional Home Inspection Services Agreements, as shown on page ________, Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. and Chief Inspection Services, Inc.

 

37.         Work Order #13, as shown on page _______, to RFP-0778-06.

 

38.         Work Order #1, as shown on page _______, to PS-2685-07.

 

39.         Work Order #6, as shown on page _______, to PS-5185-05.

 

40.         Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #28 to PS-5174-04.

 

41.         Work Order #22, as shown on page _______, to RFP-0225-05.

 

42.         Maintenance Bond #104971279, as shown on page ______, in the amount of $15,000 for the project known as Lowe’s Fern Park, and Maintenance Agreement, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $10,547.53 for the project known as Florida Ave.-Preserve at Black Hammock.

 

43.         IFB-600281-08 Contract, as shown on page _______, Dumont Company.

 

44.         Memorandum to Ann Colby, Assistant County Attorney, from David Shields, Assistant County Attorney, re:  Seminole County v. Townsend, et al.

 

45.         Water and Sewer Cash Maintenance Bond, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $2,761.89 for the project known as Aloma Park.

 

46.         Water and Sewer Maintenance Bond, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $653.63 for the project known as Fairwinds Credit Union.

 

47.         Board of Adjustment Denial Development Orders, as shown on page ________, for Omar Rodriguez; Imad & Grace Nasnas; Jeffrey Ecker & Shelly Stevick; and Hector Gonzalez.

 

48.         Board of Adjustment Developments Orders, as shown on page _______, approved at their January 28, 2008 meeting for LaTasha Proctor; Shelter Properties; Gary & Monika Luedecke; Girls & Boys Town of Central Florida; Daniel & Darcy Drew; Edith Justice; Lizzie Williams; Barre & Jane Baggett; Samuel and Florence Stabile; Diane Rice; Haywood Maddox; James Edwards; Virgil and Denise Hurley; and Anvan Properties.

 

49.         Development Order #08-50000001, as shown on page _______, for Gary & Christine Cousins.

 

50.         Utility Agreement, as shown on page _______, for sewer service with Samy Realty, Inc. for the project known as Sanford Auto Mall.

 

51.         Bill of Sale, as shown on page _______, accepting water within the project known as Lowe’s Home Center-Fern Park.

 

52.         Second Amendment, as shown on page _______, to PS-5191-05.

 

53.         Work Order #10, as shown on page _______, to CC-0012-05.

 

54.         Change Order #2, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #11 to CC-1075-06.

 

55.         Change Order #2, as shown on page _______, to RFP-2086-07.

 

56.         Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #19 to PS-0381-06.

 

57.         Bids as follows:  IFB-600302-08; RFP-2832-07; IFB-600320-08; and CC-2472-07.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

     Planning & Development Director, Dori Debord, addressed the Board to request direction with regard to settlement offer for the Condemnation Lien and interest totaling $10,100.33 on property at 1109 First Drive, Sanford, owned by Wayne Cleveland.  She advised Mr. Cleveland currently resides in New York and has given written authority to John Wright to act on his behalf in clearing the lien.  Mr. Wright is interested in purchasing the property and has offered to pay $4,000 to clear the lien. 

     John Wright addressed the Board to advise he owns the property adjacent to the subject property and has been trying to buy it for some time. 

     District Commissioner Carey stated there is no violation on the property at this time.  She, therefore, recommended splitting the $10,100.33 to $5,050. 

     Motion by Commissioner Mclean, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to accept a settlement in the amount of $5,050 for the Condemnation Lien and interest totaling $10,100.33 on property at 1109 First Drive, Sanford, Wayne Cleveland, to be paid within 60 days from this date. 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

COUNTY MANAGER’S BRIEFING

     Assistant County Manager, Sabrina O’Bryan, addressed the Board to give a PowerPoint presentation (copy received & filed) on the status of the Strategic Planning Initiative.  She reviewed the project history, vision & mission statements, value statements, and strategic priority & focus areas.  She stated they are currently working on Phase IV, which is connecting the Strategic Plan to the budget and the Performance Management systems.  They have charted the 40 objectives over five years and are in the process of assigning responsible departments to evaluate during the upcoming budget process.  Also, they will be including the objectives and actions in the performance system for accountability.  She further stated that the next step will be Phase V, which will be to monitor, evaluate and measure the progress, and assess the plan frequently to continue to sustain and enhance the quality of life in Seminole County. 

     Commissioner Dallari said that he believes everyone is doing a great job and heading down the right path. 

     Commissioner Van Der Weide questioned what the potential cost is associated with this plan.  Whereupon, Ms. Coto advised that will be one of the challenges the staff is going to have, especially with the Property Tax Reform.  She further advised that the Board will be having work sessions on April 24 and May 1 on how to meet the $20 million decrease in revenue on top of what the deficit was last year. 

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S BRIEFING

     County Attorney, Robert McMillan, advised he has forwarded the draft of the City of Longwood interlocal agreement regarding building permits on the CR 427 parcel to the City.  However, they want to make some changes so he will bring this back to the Board at the next Board meeting. 

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

     Assistant County Manager, Sabrina O’Bryan, gave the Board an update on the Tabor Bill, advising it was approved by the Finance Committee and will move on to the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission.  She said they are also closely watching the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights and what has transpired in the State of Colorado.  A brief discussion ensued. 

     Ms. Coto explained that this will dramatically affect local governments.  She said if the Board wanted to increase their utility or stormwater fees, it would have to go to the vote of the people.  She added that it is a lot like Hometown Democracy and takes the decision-making process away from the elected officials and puts it in the hands of those who choose to vote. 

     Chairman Carey stated that Ms. Coto and she will be in Tallahassee on Monday and Tuesday and they will try to meet some of the members of the committee in order to express their concerns regarding this bill.  She asked Ms. O’Bryan to circulate the web links on this bill and the list of the committee members to each Commissioner. 

     Ms. O’Bryan advised the requirement that unfunded mandates cannot be handed down to local governments without a public hearing has been passed by the Finance Committee and will be moving on to the next committee. 

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

     Chairman Carey advised she attended the Wekiva River Basin Commission meeting last Wednesday and Gerald Briggs of the Department of Health informed the Commission that the Governor’s Office instructed the Department to move forward with proposed rulemaking regarding the Wekiva wastewater/septic systems.  She said Senator Constantine advised that he was looking for grant money to assist homeowners with replacement of septic systems, contingent on adoption of any rulemaking.  He also noted that legislation is circulating with regard to wastewater issues. 

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     Chairman Carey reported that the Congress of Regional Leaders met last Friday and Lakeland has thrown up some opposition to the Commuter Rail because they are concerned about how the cargo trains will affect the downtown area.  She said Polk County is very anxious to see this move forward because they feel the next leg of the rail will go through Polk and create economic development. 

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     Chairman Carey advised Seminole County’s representatives on the Commission on Homelessness are John Ritenour of Insurance Office of America and Craig Miller of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. 

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     Chairman Carey advised she is in receipt of a letter from UCF asking the Board’s support for the UCF Central Florida Memory Project.  She said this is a collaboration between libraries, museums and historical societies to receive a grant to digitize maps, travel, journals, and photographs.  She stated that she will be sending out this letter of support.    

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     Chairman Carey advised she will be sending a letter to the County’s Legislators in Washington D.C., voicing concern about the CSBG funding cut. 

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     Chairman Carey briefly discussed the Yankee Lake project legal challenges to the County’s permit by the City of Jacksonville and the St. Johns Riverkeeper group.  She said these challenges prompted her to postpone the meeting scheduled last week to review the facts about the project. 

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     Chairman Carey reminded the Board that a joint meeting is scheduled with the City of Longwood on March 25 after the BCC meeting to discuss the SR 434 widening. 

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     Chairman Carey announced that the Orlando Business Journal’s Seminole County Update is scheduled for March 14, 2008 at 11:30 a.m., at the Lake Mary Marriott. 

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     The Chairman stated that, if there are no objections, a Work Session to discuss the Administrative Code, specifically the travel policy and the finalization of the ethics language, will be scheduled for April 8, 2008 after the regular BCC meeting. 

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     Chairman Carey stated Ms. Coto and she will be traveling to Tallahassee on March 17 to meet with the Legislative Delegation. 

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     Chairman Carey wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day, giving each Commissioner a plastic green reusable drinking cup. 

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

     The Chairman announced Commissioner Henley is traveling out of the country to Israel with his family. 

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     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner McLean to reappoint Cecil Tucker to the Historical Commission for a two-year term ending January 1, 2010. 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

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     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to reappoint Ross Pagano to the Library Advisory Board for a two-year term ending January 1, 2010.  

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

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     Commissioner Van Der Weide reported that the Hero’s Committee met yesterday and a design will be coming to the Board for consideration at the next meeting. 

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     Commissioner McLean advised his office was approached by Joann Logue, Jim Logue’s widow, asking the Board to consider purchasing her 20-acre site for the possibility of using it to connect the trail system.  He requested this be put on the agenda for the March 25th meeting when a full Board is in attendance. 

     Ms. Coto advised the Natural Lands Committee did look at the property and their conclusion was that they did not feel it would be a natural lands acquisition. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Ms. Coto advised the new committee has not reviewed the property. 

     The Chairman stated maybe the new Leisure Services Advisory Committee should look at it for connectivity to the trail; and then report back to the Board. 

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he also wants to know the cost of same. 

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     Commissioner McLean reviewed the agenda for the upcoming Joint City/County Advisory Committee meeting to be held on March 19. 

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     At the request of Commissioner Dallari, Director of Public Works, Gary Johnson, addressed the Board to give an update on the demolition taking place on the Tennyson property, assuring the Board that the demolition will take place without disturbing any of the trees. 

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     Commissioner Dallari clarified that he did not make any comments with regard to the County participating with the City of Oviedo in purchasing a utility, which was alluded to in the Oviedo Chronicle.  He added that he will follow this up with a letter of clarification. 

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     Commissioner Dallari distributed copies (received & filed) of Ordinance #2008-977 from the City of Mount Dora regarding art in public places, and requested Ms. Coto and staff to review it, discuss it with each Commissioner, and bring it back for action to the full Board, if necessary. 

COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS

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

 1.  Letter dated February 11, 2008 to the Board of County Commissioners from Dr. Beverly Baird-Boothe re: Whitner Way.

 

 2.  Parks and Recreation Contracts for Services, as shown on page _______ for the following:  Neil Miller, Bradley Motzer, Joseph LaRosa, Eric Santiago, George Quinones, and Julie Boop. 

 

 3.  Letter dated February 15, 2008 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Blaine Darrah, Government Affairs Chair for Heathrow, re: Traffic Signal Maintenance at Lake Mary Blvd. and Heathrow Blvd.

 

 4.  Letter dated February 20, 2008 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Donald Epps, Seminole County Historical Commission, re: Museum Complex funding.

 

 5.  Memorandum dated February 22, 2008 to the Board of County Commissioners from Dr. John Cirello re: Discontinuing fluoride in our water supply.

 

 6.  Letter dated February 22, 2008 to the Board of County Commissioners from Mick Denham, Mayor of Sanibel, re: Senate Bill 1634.

 

 7.  Letter dated February 25, 2008 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Mike Towers re: Commuter Rail and SR 434 Road Project.

 

 8.  Letter dated February 25, 2008 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Ed White, Owner, Country Club Car Wash, re: Construction on Airport Blvd.

 

 9.  Letter dated February 25, 2008 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Blanche Sherman, Lynx Finance Manager, re: Quarterly reports as of December 31, 2007.

 

10.  Letters dated February 26, 2006 to The Honorable John Peyton, Mr. John Delaney, Mr. Neil Armingeon, The Honorable George Bush, and The Honorable Thomas Manuel from Chairman Brenda Carey re: Alternative Water Supply Stakeholder Meeting.

 

11.  Letter received February 27, 2008 to the Board of County Commissioners from Mr. Norman Horton, Sr. re four-laning of SR 419.

 

12.  Letter dated February 28, 2008 to Commissioner Carlton Henley from Selma Jaskowski, UCF Assistant Director for Systems and Technology, re: Letter of support for Central Florida Memory.

 

13.  Letter dated February 28, 2008 to Commissioner Carlton Henley from Larry Naake, Executive Director, NACo, re: NACo program that controls County spending for indigent services.

 

14.  Letter dated February 28, 2008 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Diane Pickett Culpepper re: changes in Bright House programming.

 

15.  Letter dated February 28, 2008 to the Honorable John Bush, Winter Springs, from Chairman Brenda Carey re: Annexation Interlocal Agreement.

 

16.  Letter dated February 29, 2008 to the Board of County Commissioners from the City of Sanford re:  Annexation Ordinance 4094.

 

17.  Letter dated February 29, 2008 to the Board of County Commissioners from the City of Sanford re:  Annexation Ordinance 4095.

 

18.  Letter dated March 4, 2008 to Barbara Lipscomb, Casselberry, from Chairman Brenda Carey re: recommendation of Mr. Alan Trueba to the Casselberry CRA.

 

19.  Letters dated March 4, 2008 to The Honorable John Peyton, Mr. John Delaney, Mr. Neil Armingeon, The Honorable George Bush, and The Honorable Thomas Manuel from Chairman Brenda Carey re: Clarification of Alternative Water Supply Stakeholder Meeting.

 

20.  Letters dated March 5, 2008 to The Honorable John Peyton, Mr. John Delaney, Mr. Neil Armingeon, The Honorable George Bush, and The Honorable Thomas Manuel from Chairman Brenda Carey re: Postponement of Alternative Water Supply Stakeholder Meeting.

 

21.  Letter dated March 6, 2008 to Mayor Linda Kuhn from Chairman Brenda Carey re: Recycling Facility.

 

COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT

     County Manager, Cindy Coto, advised that due to budget cuts, the State has eliminated funding for the Traffic Hearing Officer Court; and consequently, Chief Judge Simmons is not allowed to make any expenditures after March 24, 2008.  She gave a brief history, advising before the hearing officers, traffic court heard all traffic infractions.  The judges and the Sheriff promoted the hearing officers as a more efficient way to hear these cases and not tie up the Court system and the Board supported that for a number of years.  Since Article V passed, the fiscal responsibility has been the State’s.  She said the two options are to go back to having County judges hear all these cases, or have the Board consider funding the program through the end of the fiscal year.  She advised the funding needed through the end of the fiscal year is $11,250. 

     Chairman Carey stated she spoke to the Sheriff this morning and he has indicated that the hearing officers save thousands of dollars. 

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner McLean to authorize funding in the amount of $11,250 to cover the cost of Hearing Officers for the remainder of the year. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Clerk of Court Maryanne Morse advised the majority of the funds collected from traffic citations go to various trust funds such as Teen Court, and not into the General Fund.  She further stated two years ago, the Clerk’s Office processed 97,000 tickets and this year they are on track for 123,000.  She said currently her office has scheduled hearings going into June.  She further said that to attempt to reschedule these hearings starting this Monday would be impossible, which means a significant amount of revenue would be lost because those tickets would probably be dismissed.  She stated that they have to comply with the speedy trial rule. 

     Chief Judge Clay Simmons addressed the Board to advise currently the Hearing Officers have a contract with the court and now they will need to have a contract executed by the County so that they can be paid by the County. 

     County Attorney, Robert McMillan, advised the Board could authorize the County Manager to sign the contracts. 

     Commissioner Van Der Weide included in the motion approval of the Contracts, as shown on page _______, with the Hearing Officers to be executed by the County Manager.  Commissioner McLean agreed to same. 

     Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE. 

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     Ms. Coto advised that yesterday she e-mailed the Board the proposed Memo of Understanding between the County, Orange County Housing Finance Authority, and Atlantic Housing Partners regarding the Workforce Housing Program, as discussed by Commissioner Dallari under District Reports at the last BCC meeting.  She said the project is in the City of Oviedo and does require a public/private partnership.  She added that this in no way financially obligates the County. 

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner McLean to authorize the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, as shown on page _______, between the Orange County Housing Finance Authority, Atlantic Housing Partners,

 

and Seminole County with regard to the Workforce Housing Program. 

     Under discussion, Chairman Carey asked what the County is agreeing to.  Whereupon, Mr. McMillan replied that basically the County is agreeing that they are part of the public/private partnership.  He reiterated that the County is not providing any funding or anything. 

     Jay Brock, representing Atlantic Housing Partners, addressed the Board to state the agreement is required by the housing program; and they are not looking for any funding from the County. 

     Districts 1, 2, and 3 voted AYE. 

     Commissioner Carey voted NAY, stating she questions why this agreement is coming at the eleventh hour. 

ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA

     Robert King, Black Hammock resident, addressed the Board to complain about the continuing noise problem in his neighborhood.  He stated that he has tried several times, unsuccessfully, to schedule a meeting with the Sheriff about this problem.  He said that the deputy who came out this past weekend told him the problem was with the County Commission. 

     Chairman Carey stated the County has a Noise Ordinance in place and the Sheriff’s job is to enforce it.  She asked Ms. Coto to reach out to the Sheriff with regard to this matter and she said she will reach out to him as well. 

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     There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:56 a.m., this same date. 

ATTEST:_____________________Clerk_____________________Chairman

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