BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

MARCH 28, 2006

 

     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 28, 2006, in the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.

     Present:

     Chairman Carlton Henley (District 4)

     Vice Chairman Bob Dallari (District 1)

     Commissioner Randy Morris (District 2)(Late)

     Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide (District 3)

Commissioner Brenda Carey (District 5)

     Acting County Manager Don Fisher

     County Attorney Robert McMillan

     Deputy Clerk Eva Roach

 

     The Invocation was given by Pastor David Knox, Christ Episcopal Church, Longwood.

     Don Fisher, Acting County Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-58, as shown on page ________, proclaiming the month of April as “Water Conservation Month”.

     Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide presented the Resolution to Michael Barr, Soil & Water Conservation District.  Mr. Barr expressed his appreciation for the Resolution.

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     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-56, as shown on page ________, proclaiming the week of April 2 - 8, 2006 as “National Library Week”.

     Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

     Commissioner Carey presented the Resolution to Mr. Leonard Greenbaum, Chairman of the Library Advisory Board, and Ross Beganna, Secretary of the Friends of the Library, who expressed their appreciation.

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Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-60, as shown on page ________, proclaiming April 6, 2006 as “Seminole County Farm Tour Day”.

     Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.

     Commissioner Dallari presented the Resolution to Jack Vaughn, Chairman of the Agriculture Advisory Committee, and Imogene Yarborough, Agriculture Advisory Committee.

     Jack Vaughn addressed the Board to invite everyone to the Farm Tour scheduled for April 6 and he reviewed some of the diversity operations of the agricultural community.

     Commissioner Morris entered the meeting at this time.

     Imogene Yarborough addressed the Board to submit and briefly review a schedule (received and filed) of the Farm Tour.  She stated she would like to call the Board’s attention to a Spring Rancher’s Forum to be held at her ranch, which is put on by IFAS.

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     Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-59, as shown on page _________, proclaiming the month of April as “Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month”.

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

     Commissioner Carey encouraged everyone to tour the new facility for Kids House as it is a first class and state-of-the-art facility. 

     Commissioner Morris presented the Resolution to Deborah Groseclose, who expressed her appreciation.  She stated she has sent an invitation to each of the Board members to attend the Light of Hope Ceremony on April 7, 2007.  She said Commissioner Morris will be the guest speaker and Jack Lavean, Master of Ceremonies, will be presenting this resolution to the citizens and she hopes everyone will attend.

     Commissioner Morris stated Ms. Groseclose is the Child Abuse Prevention coordinator and all the Board members are greatly involved with these community agencies.  He stated it is a tragedy that child and spouse abuse is such a great incident in a County that is well-educated as this.  Prevention work is the key and educating the younger people to get them to understand what abusive behavior is and what should not be tolerated.  Ms. Groseclose is currently working on a Kids House project through her husband’s office, Lockheed Martin, in which they have designed a module interactive with the school system in which the educators can be tested in one hour and get a full exposure to the law. 

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     Commissioner Dan Anderson, City of Longwood, addressed the Board to review the Longwood Pedestrian Trail Phasing Plan.  He stated this is something that they have been working on for a long time.  He displayed and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (received and filed) on the History of the Citywide Trail System; and he identified the Trail Routes on the map displayed.  He advised the map in the packet is different than what is being displayed.  A copy of the map was received and filed.  He continued by reviewing the Cost Breakdown and what they are looking to do inside the study; Phase I; Phase II will be between the park and Ronald Reagan Blvd.; Phase III from Credo and Orange to the elementary school; Phase IV in conjunction with Candyland Park; Requested Funding; and Completing the Trails Connection Referendum.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Morris, City Commissioner Anderson advised he has had discussions with Chairman Henley relative to extending sidewalks across Longwood Hills Road and connecting over to Markham Woods Road and picking up the trail there.  He stated all of these projects are doable.

     Chairman Henley stated he has had discussions with Jerry McCollum relative to using the right-of-way down Ronald Reagan Blvd. and going with an 8 foot wide sidewalk.  The other information that the City is presenting now was only discussed to the standpoint of being able to run spurs to the other areas.

     Jerry McCollum, County Engineer, addressed the Board to state staff has met with the City staff and they feel they can get an 8-foot sidewalk on the east side and they are proposing that in the 2006/2007 budget.  Staff is also looking at whether or not they have the ability to do some work on the west side.  The east side can be done all the way down Ronald Reagan Blvd. from General Hutchison to Church Street.

     Mr. Fisher left the meeting at this time.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Morris, City Commissioner Anderson advised by running something up Timacuan to get connectivity to Candyland is something they would really appreciate.   The street dead ends above Arbor Park.  The City feels that an open space owned by the City and one owned by the County is a good place to put the trail and keep it off the streets. 

     Commissioner Morris stated he saw on the website that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has a pay back schedule to the County for the trail system in Casselberry and also a pay back for a couple of other trails.

     Mr. McCollum stated about 1½ years ago staff had a work shop to discuss the funding of the trail, and the City of Longwood discussed part of this plan at that time.  Staff is trying to get a better handle on what Sanford is doing on the Riverwalk.  What they did say at that time was that if there were any extra funds, the next priority, after dealing with Casselberry, was to look at this project to see if they had any funds. 

     Mr. Fisher reentered the meeting at this time.

     Mr. McCollum stated there are a lot of projects going out to bid at this time and he cannot tell the Board if they are going to have extra funds.  What staff will do is try to get a better handle on what is going on with the Riverwalk to see if that is going to happen within the next year or two.  At this time, this project is not on any type of MetroPlan list.

     Commissioner Morris asked wouldn’t it behoove the County to take this to the Technical Advisory Committee for the 5-year plan to get this moving along. 

     Mr. McCollum stated staff will soon be making a presentation to the Pedestrian Bicycle Advisory Committee to discuss the pedestrian overpass.   He stated there is no reason why they can’t get with the City of Longwood and make a presentation on this project at the same time or within a month or so.  He said he feels it would be important to identify this to the Bicycle Advisory Committee and MetroPlan.

     Commissioner Morris asked staff to run additional numbers from Timacuan up to Fleet Financial to see how that will work. 

     City Commissioner Anderson stated the way the City has structured this is to do it in phases.  The first round of the trail funding has been spent and what they have done is to make sure that they are ready when the next funding is available.  He said he feels it is a great idea taking this to the MetroPlan and he would be happy to help out with that.  He stated they feel they have found a way of fitting a showcase trail into an existing neighborhood.    

     Mr. McMillan left the meeting at this time.

     Commissioner Cary stated she concurs with the recommendations of taking it to the MetroPlan and to try to obtain reimbursement from the State. 

     City Commissioner Anderson stated by doing it in phases, they would not have to fund it all at one time.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, City Commissioner Anderson advised it would be very difficult to construct it without assistance.  The City is expecting to put money in this project.  He stated any monies the City dedicates to the trail puts off another road project for a year or two.  If funding doesn’t come forward for this, he is confident that the BCC would say as long as the City is paving the road, they will make sure that this gets done at the same time.  The City will be doing landscaping and adding benches to this project. 

     Mr. McMillan reentered the meeting at this time.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he would like to congratulate the City and the City Manager for what has taken place in the city of Longwood.  He stated there is a question of securing the funding, but he feels that staff and the City can resolve those problems.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, City Commissioner Anderson advised they will begin the road paving some time the beginning of this summer.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Henley, Mr. McCollum advised they don’t have funding for this and that is something that needs to be done.  The residents on the west side of Ronald Reagan Blvd. will want to get to the trail; therefore, a wider sidewalk along Ronald Reagan is a key issue. 

     Upon further inquiry by Chairman Henley, Mr. McCollum advised staff is proposing funding for the sidewalk on Ronald Reagan Blvd. in the 2006/2007 budget.

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA

     Don Fisher, Acting County Manager, addressed the Board to clarify for Item #14, BAR #06-50, $69,900, that Lake Drive should read Lake Avenue.  He advised that staff is proposing that Item #27 (Approve award exempt from bidding process for M-0783-06) be a three year contract, with two one-year options.  He also advised that staff would like to withdraw Item #29, approval of Agreement with Mid-America Arts Alliance.  He stated relative to the 1:30 p.m. public hearings, Item #54, Ordinance approving cablevision franchise renewal agreement, was not properly advertised in the Orlando Sentinel; and therefore, cannot be heard today.  He added the applicant for Item #55, Rezone, Jim Bishop, is requesting a continuance.  He said staff is recommending that this item be continued to the second meeting in April.

     Commissioner Morris stated the Bright House contract is still in legal review and he believes they will be ready the first week in April.  He said there are some changes in the language that he has not seen and he is requesting that Mr. Fisher contact them relative to rescheduling this to the second meeting in April.

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to authorize and approve the following:

Community Services

Community Assistance

 6.  Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Satisfactions of Second Mortgage, as shown on page _______, for households assisted under the SHIP Home Ownership Assistance Program and the Emergency Repair Housing Program as follows:  Jaime Burgado & Elizabeth Carattini; Sandra K. Emmert; Annie R. Glenn; Lisa S. Lewis; and Juan Valencia & Rosa Lee Devore. 

 7.  Approve the 2006/2007 Community Services Block Grant Modification in the sum of $228,094.00 and authorize Chairman to execute the Grant Application and related Documents, as shown on page ________.

 

Environmental Services

Business Office

 8.  Approve release of original Water and Sewer Maintenance Bond in the amount of $6,891.50 for Lake Forest 10C. 

Solid Waste Management

 9.  Approve index adjustment for solid waste collection services as required by Franchise Agreements, to be effective retroactively to January 1, 2006.

 

Fiscal Services

Budget

10.  Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-61, as shown on page _________, #06-43, $3,059,817, Public Works/Environmental Services, 1991 Infrastructure Sales Tax/South Central Impact Fee/Water & Sewer/Water Connection Fee.  To provide additional funding for all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, coordination, and incidentals necessary for the construction of a 4 lane urban roadway section approximately 2.73 miles in length (Lake DriveSeminola Blvd. to Tuskawilla Rd.).  The contract is included in this meeting’s Purchasing Consent Agenda for Board approval.  The total cost of the Public Works’ projects will be $29.6 million with an additional $900,000 for Environmental Services’ project.  If all budgeted appropriations in the South Central Impact Fee Fund are expended during FY 2005/06, the interfund loan due to the 1991 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund will be $15,031,367.

11.  Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-62, as shown on page _______, #06-47, $35,000, Library & Leisure Services – General Fund.  To allocate additional appropriations for supplementary components to the new playground equipment at Big Tree Park.  A reconfiguration of the playground equipment and the cushioned base will now be required to adjust for size differential.  Upon approval of this request the adjusted budgetary balance of the General Fund Undesignated Reserve will be $7,203,173.

12.  Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-63, as shown on page _______, #06-48, $78,457,834, Public Works – Transportation Impact Fee Funds.  Accounting Adjustment to adjust the Beginning Fund Balance to reflect the interfund loan due from the Transportation Impact Fee Funds to the 1991 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund as of September 30, 2005.  Adjusted loan balance outstanding is $46,810,500.

13.  Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-64, as shown on page ________, #06-49, $7,000, Public Works – Stormwater Fund. To provide funds for final change orders for the Sweetwater Cove NRCS project. All requests for reimbursements from the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service have been made and received; final costs will be borne by the County.  The total cost of the project was approximately $640,000.  This project is scheduled to be completed April 2006.

14.  Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-65, as shown on page ________, #06-50, $69,900, Public Works – 2001 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund.  To provide funding for two new traffic calming projects: Lake Avenue and Brooks Lane. The total cost of each of these projects is approximately $17,000. The projects are scheduled to be completed June 2006. The funding source is the Sunland Estates Traffic Calming Project, which has been cancelled.

15.  Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-66, as shown on page ________, #06-51, $214,100, Public Safety – Fire Protection Fund.  The County’s rescue helicopter Air Rescue 3 was removed from service on February 16, 2006 in accordance with an air worthiness directive from the FAA.  Upon installation of a helicopter engine the aircraft will be placed back in service for trauma patient transport and fire suppression capabilities.  The Purchase Order request is included in this meeting’s Purchasing and Contracts’ Agenda for Board approval. Upon amendment the adjusted budgetary balance of the Fire Fund reserve will be $4,949,554.  

16.  BCR #06-16 - $1,077,703, Public Works – Roads/stormwater, 13000, Stormwater Fund.  Accounting adjustment to correct the subledger (project) numbers in current year budget.  Overall project costs are not affected by this request.

 

 

Grants Administration

17.  Approve submittal of a Grant Application to the Department of Homeland Security for Fitness Training and Testing Equipment; and authorize the County Manager to execute supporting documents.

18.  Authorize Chairman to execute the Modification of Agreement, as shown on page _________, between the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs and Seminole County in acceptance of additional grant funds; and approve the coordinating Budget Amendment Resolution #2006-R-74, as shown on page _______, $40,351, to allocate the additional funds.

Purchasing

19.  Award CC-0256A-06/TLR, as shown on page ________, Lake Drive Phase I & II, to John Carlo, Inc., Orlando ($19,104,021.81).

20.  Accept and authorize the Chairman to execute the Certificate of Final Completion, as shown on page ________, for CC-1256-05/TLR Sweetwater Cove Tributary Surface Water Restoration and Erosion Control with Intertech, Inc.

21.  Accept and authorize the Chairman to execute the Certificate of Final Completion, as shown on page ________, for CC-1258-05/TLR – Howell Creek at the Dam Erosion Control Project with Intertech, Inc.

22.  Accept and authorize the Chairman to execute the Certificate of Final Completion, as shown on page ________, for PS-564-00/BJC – Professional Construction Management Services for the Seminole County new Criminal Justice Center.

23.  Approve Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #17 – Vihlen Road Paving and Drainage Improvements – PS-5116-02/BJC – Master Agreement for Construction, Engineering & Inspection Services for Minor Projects – to Keith & Schnars, P.A. of Altamonte Springs ($18,994.90).

24.  Approve First Renewal to RFP-4243-05/DRR - Irrigation Evaluations to Clear Water Products & Services of Winter Springs (May 13, 2006 through May 12, 2007) (Not-to-exceed $70,000.00).

25.  Approve Assignment, as shown on page ________, of name change on RFP-0268-05/BHJ – Collections Services for various County Departments with Credit Plus Solutions Group, Harrisburg, PA to NRA Group LLC, Harrisburg, PA.

26.  Approve Amendment #2, as shown on page ________, to RFP-4227-04/GMG – Concession Operations Agreement for Snacks, Beverages, Hot/Cold Vending Services for County Services Building, Courthouse and Criminal Justice Center, with Snack Time Vending, Inc., Longwood (Revenue Generating Agreement).

27.  Approve award exempt from the bidding process for M-0783-06, as shown on page ________, Disclosure Counsel Services for Seminole County Government – Holland and Knight, LLP of Lakeland, FL (Not-to-Exceed $75,000.00 per year).

28.  Approve an Emergency Purchase, Non-Competitive Procurement for the acquisition of Air Rescue parts with Turbo Engines, Inc., Tucson, AZ ($195,000); Aero-Dyne Repair Services, LTD, Canada ($16,500.00): and Shipping Charges/Insurance ($2,532.00).

 

Library & Leisure Services

29.  Withdrawal of request to Approve Agreement with Mid-America Arts Alliance for use of traveling exhibits at the Museum of Seminole County History. 

 

Planning & Development

Development Review

30.  Approve Chairman to execute final plat for Wilson Park Subdivision located on the SE corner of Orange Blvd. and Wilson Road in Section 31.  (M/I Homes of Orlando, LLC).

31.  Approve release of Maintenance Agreement and Irrevocable Letter of Credit #020D04350 for Bennington Subdivision (South Trust Bank) and Maintenance Bond #29-32-21 for road improvements, Alaqua Lakes 7B (National Union Fire Insurance Company).

32.  Approve Chairman to execute final plat for Regency Estates, Phase 2, located on the east side of Mikler Road, approximately ¼ mile south of Red Bug Lake Road, and approximately ¼ mile north of West Chapman Road.  (Mikler Road Property, LLC).

33.  Approve Chairman to execute final plat for Enclave located on Markham Road, west of Orange Blvd. (Silver Seas Homes, Inc.).

 

Public Safety

Animal Services

34.  Approve sponsoring “Tag Day” to be held on May 7, 2006, and authorize the waiving of fees for rabies vaccinations, pet licenses and microchips during this event.

 

Public Works

Engineering

35.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-67, as shown on page ________, accepting a Quit Claim Deed, as shown on page ________, for roadway improvements to Oakway Street. 

36.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-68, as shown on page ________, accepting a Quit Claim Deed, as shown on page ________, for the construction of a sidewalk along a portion of Old Howell Branch Road. 

Roads

37.  Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the First Amendment, as shown on page ________, to Interlocal Agreement providing Joint Funding for the Watershed Atlas between the municipalities and Seminole County.

 

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

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S CONSENT AGENDA

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Morris to authorize and approve the following:

 

Litigation

38.  Approve negotiated costs settlement relating to Parcel Number 109, Eden Park Avenue road improvement project, in the amount of $10,700 for expert fees and costs, Kligopoulos property.  

Property Acquisition

39.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-69, as shown on page ________, rescinding the previous Resolution of Necessity relating to the Markham Woods Road/Douglas Avenue/State Road 434 road improvement project listed in this Resolution that has been acquired through donations, purchase agreements or litigation.

40.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-70, as shown on page ________, rescinding the previous Resolution of Necessity relating to the Wekiva Springs Road improvement project for which acquisition is complete.  All property needed for this project listed in this Resolution that has been acquired through donations, purchase agreements or litigation.

41.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-71, as shown on page ________, rescinding the previous Resolution of Necessity relating to the Dodd Road improvement project listed in this Resolution that has been acquired through donations, purchase agreements or litigation.

42.  Approve and execute Purchase Agreement, as shown on page ________, for Seminole Wekiva Trail project, State Road 434 Pedestrian Underpass parcel, located at 1200 Douglas Avenue, Longwood, in the amount of $52,000, inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs, Seminole Restaurants of Florida, Inc. d/b/a The Melting Pot property. 

 

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

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS’ CONSENT AGENDA

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Carey to authorize and approve the following:

     CLERK’S OFFICE

43.  Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page _______, dated February 27 and March 6, 2006, and Payroll Approval List, as shown on page ________, dated February 23, 2006, presented.

 

     44.  Approval of BCC Official Minutes dated February 28, 2006.

 

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

 

 1.  Change Order #4, as shown on page _______, to CC-1243-04, John Carlo, Inc.

 

 2.  Work Order #42, as shown on page ________, to CC-1220-03, TLC Diversified.

 

 3.  Work Order #26, as shown on page ________, to CC-1262-05, Central Florida Environmental.

 

 4.  Change Order #2, as shown on page _________, to CC-0018-05, Delta Pacific Builders, Inc.

 

 5.  Work Order #2, as shown on page _________, to CC-1267-05, KMG Fence, LLC.

 

 6.  “Art in Public Places” Program Agreement, as shown on page ________, with Katherine Mathisen.

 

 7.  Work Order #24, as shown on page ________, to RFP-4173-02, American Acquisition Title, Inc.

 

 8.  Work Order #2, as shown on page ________, to PS-5180-05, Brown and Caldwell.

 

 9.  Notice from the Florida Public Service Commission regarding Dockets No. 050119-TP and No. 050125-TP, Joint Petition objecting to and requesting suspension and cancellation of proposed transit traffic service tariff filed by BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.

 

10.  Work Order #19, as shown on page ________, to RFP-4214-04, Site Secure, Inc.

 

11.  Work Order #25, as shown on page _________, to CC-1262-05, JCB Construction, Inc.

 

12.  Amendment #3, as shown on page ________, to Agreement M-385-03 with BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.

 

13.  Amendatory Order from the Public Service Commission regarding sale of Florida Water Services Corporation’s land, facilities, and certificates.

 

14.  Work Order #2, as shown on page ________, to PS-5173-04, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.

 

15.  Change Orders #1, #2, #3, and #4, as shown on page ________, to CC-1269-05, Bentley Architects & Engineers.

 

16.  Maintenance Agreement and Letter of Credit, as shown on page _________, in the amount of $2,822.53 for Chuluota Veterinary Hospital.

 

17.  Maintenance Agreement and Letter of Credit, as shown on page ________, in the amount of $2,523.10 for Florida’s Child Daycare.

 

18.  Amendment #2, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #1 for PS-5158-04, Horizon Engineering Group.

 

19.  Work Orders #7 and #8, as shown on page ________, to CC-1198-02, CEM Enterprises, Inc.

 

20.  Agreement RFP-4266-06, as shown on page ________, with Crawford Industrial Group, LLC.

 

21.  Work Order #66, as shown on page ________, to PS-556-00, DCR Engineering Services, Inc.

 

22.  Assignment of Agreement RFP-4224-04, as shown on page _________, Families in Recovery and Families in Recovery of Central Florida, Inc.

 

23.  Work Order #46, as shown on page ________, to PS-5130-02, Nodarse and Associates, Inc.

 

24.  Work Order #45, as shown on page ________, to PS-5130-02, Ardaman & Associates, Inc.

 

25.  Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #29 for PS-5165-04, Keith and Schnars, Inc.

 

26.  Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #10 for PS-5165-04, Professional Engineering Consultants.

 

27.  Memorandum to the BCC from Don Fisher, Acting County Manager, regarding Capital Project Fund Transfer in the amount of $40,000 for the Red Bug Lake Road at Dovera Drive Mast Arm project.

 

28.  Bids as follows:  RFP-0464-06; CC-0588-06; RFP-0548-06; RFQ-1017-06; and PS-0369-06 (Additional Bids).

 

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

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     Chairman Henley recessed the meeting at 10:25. a.m., reconvening at 10:35 a.m.

REGULAR AGENDA

     Bill McDermott, Economic Development, addressed the Board to present request for adoption of a Resolution recognizing The Newport Group, Inc. as a QTI and providing an appropriation of $60,000 as local participation in the QTI tax refund program.  He stated the company was founded in 1984 and it specializes in the creative design, funding and administration of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans.  The company is headquartered in Heathrow with its operations and client service center in Charlotte, NC.  The company is nearing capacity at both locations and must make a strategic decision on where new growth should occur in order to meet and serve their rapidly growing client base.  The company is considering a 35% expansion of its present location in Heathrow to include 60 new jobs with an average salary of $70,000, which is 200% above the county’s average annual wage.  He reviewed the anticipated capital investment.  He stated funds are available in the JGI Trust Fund to cover the request.

     Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to adopt Resolution #2006-R-72, as shown on page ________, recognizing The Newport Group, Inc. as a QTI and providing an appropriation of $60,000 as local participation in the QTI tax refund program.

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

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     Bob Briggs, Finance Manager, Environmental Services, addressed the Board to request adoption of an amended Utility Rate Resolution for Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water Utility Services.

     Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to adopt appropriate amended Utility Rate Resolution #2006-R-73, as shown on page ________, for Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water Utility Services.

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

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     Ray Hooper, Purchasing Manager, addressed the Board to present request to review proposals, Evaluation Committee’s presentation comments and presentation handouts for PS-0369-05/DRR, Architectural and Engineering Services for the John E. Polk Correction Facility expansion.  He stated staff is requesting the Board to rank and authorize staff to negotiate with the top ranked firm in accordance with F.S. 287.055, the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA); and authorize the Chairman to execute the resulting agreement as prepared by the County Attorney’s office ($35,000,000 is the budget for the entire project).

     Mr. McMillan submitted the Board’s business cards to each Board member to allow them to select the company they want ranked number one.

     Mr. McMillan advised that all five Board members selected HKS Architects as the number one firm.

     Mr. McMillan submitted the Board’s business cards to each Board member to allow them to select the company they want ranked number two.

     Mr. McMillan advised that Commissioners Henley, Dallari and Van Der Weide selected Strollo Architects, Inc. and Commissioners Morris and Carey selected Clemons, Rutherford & Associates, Inc.

     The business cards showing the firms selected were received and filed.

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Carey to accept HKS Architects as the number one ranked firm, and Strollo Architects, Inc. as the number two ranked firm for PS-0369-05 Architectural and Engineering Services for the John E. Polk Correctional Facility Expansion; and authorize staff to negotiate with the top ranked firm in accordance with F.S. 287.055, the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).

     Under discussion, Commissioner Morris stated he has concerns that they may be drifting towards the issue of going to teleconference visitation versus personal visitation.  He stated he feels it is wrong to go in the direction of not allowing families a personal visitation with the inmates.

     Chairman Henley stated it is up to the Board if they want specific directions regarding this issue.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he would like to obtain the thoughts and feelings of the Sheriff’s Office on this.

     Commissioner Morris stated there seems to be a drift of this in law enforcement.

     Chairman Henley stated he believes the Board would like to have an opportunity to review before final plans are completed.

     Commissioner Carey stated as the process starts, she feels it would be beneficial for them to hear the pros and cons on both sides.

     Chief Penny Fleming, Sheriff’s Office, addressed the Board to state they would be glad to work with the BCC and the architect.  She stated presently, there are no personal contact visitations with the inmates due to security reasons.  She said the visitations are not concrete, but were a part of the discussions in looking at the expansion. 

     Commissioner Morris stated that is where they should have more open discussions.  He stated there are different levels of incarceration and the Board needs to be concerned about what is occurring to the families and what is occurring down the road.  The only complaints he has heard about the jail comes from the family side. 

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated if it is possible to make it easier for the families to keep the personal contact, that is something that they need to keep in place. 

     Commissioner Carey stated she would like to hear more about this before they make a decision.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he also would like to hear the pros and cons on this.

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

COUNTY MANAGER’S BRIEFING

     Suzy Goldman, Library and Leisure Services Director, addressed the Board to report on the major park projects and related costs.  She began by displaying a PowerPoint presentation (received and filed) and reviewed the Project Categories and Active Recreation consisting of the Jetta Point property. 

     Commissioner Morris stated during the joint meeting with the City of Winter Springs, they discussed locating a dog park at the old landfill site. 

     Ms. Goldman continued with her presentation by reviewing the Lake Mills expansion and an aerial showing the playground area, the softball and multi-purpose fields. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Ms. Goldman advised there had been some interest in meeting spaces in that area.  The closest meeting space the County has is at the library in Oviedo.

     Commissioner Carey stated before they consider additional facilities on the east side, she would like to consider Wilson’s Landing education center on the west side.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he would like to look at the projects as they actually complete them. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Henley, Ms. Goldman advised $2.5 million would be the amount recommended if the Board is interested in this concept.

     Commissioner Carey stated the County has a lot of properties and they need to focus on bringing the facilities up to where they are usable before they start adding additional lands.

     Chairman Henley asked if there is consensus from the Board that they need to purchase additional property in Lake Mills.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he would like to know what the additional property is worth.

     Ms. Goldman stated the property is currently not on the market. 

     Chairman Henley stated he is not interested in purchasing land that is not available, but if the Board wants to bring it back with an appraisal, they can do that.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he would first like to know if the owner is willing to sell the property.

     Commissioner Morris stated the District Commissioner could bring this back at a future date.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he has no problem with that.

     Ms. Goldman continued by reviewing the Soldier’s Creek Park and the baseball concept.

     Chairman Henley stated he believes the Board is in agreement on the concept.  He stated they have existing programs on the Soldier’s Creek site by doubling the amount of softball fields and adding four new fields.  From the standpoint of attempting to avoid destroying the program, they need to look at the Jetta Park and Soldier’s Creek together in attempting to phase them in.

     Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to move forward with Soldiers Creek and Jetta Point, with the County Manager to come back with a recommendation of where the funds will come from.

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

     Commissioner Dallari asked if they are going to have a presentation from the soccer community relative to doing a partnership on the four fields at Jetta Point when these come back.

     Chairman Henley stated he feels it would be appropriate if the partnership involves providing funds to assist the building.  But, if they want to enter into a partnership after they are completed, then it won’t be necessary to hear them.

     Commissioner Dallari stated the conversations he has had with the community indicated that they want to be true partners with the funding.

     Chairman Henley requested that Commissioner Dallari provide Mr. Fisher with the name of the individual representing the soccer community so he can contact them.  Commissioner Dallari stated he would be happy to meet with them.

     Ms. Goldman reviewed the Upsala Landfill Site.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Henley, Ms. Goldman advised she is not aware if the other two small properties adjacent to the landfill are on the market. 

     Commissioner Morris asked if the program that allows them to convert landfills still exists.  He also asked if Upsala is a potential brown field site; and if so, is there funding for that.

     Ms. Goldman advised the Board approved a federal funding request for the reclamation of this site.  The County’s grants coordinator indicated that most of these programs are geared toward economic development.

     Chairman Henley stated part of it is whether it would qualify from the standpoint of economic development and that depends on how they use it.  He stated their best bet is to go through the Federal lobbyist for brown field projects.

     Ms. Goldman stated it is geared towards private ownership and not public ownership.  Staff is asking PBS&J to address that in a feasibility study to make sure they have all the information they need.

     Commissioner Morris stated the other option is to use solid waste funding to take care of the reclamation.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Henley, Ms. Goldman advised the reports on the findings of contamination should be available in early May.

     Chairman Henley asked the Acting County Manager to research to see how much funding is available from the Solid Waste funds. 

     Commissioner Morris stated he feels the brown field project sites need to be explored deeper. 

     Chairman Henley stated he would like staff to explore the possibility of whether or not the two small sites are available and if so, how much.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he feels there are a lot of unexplored areas relative to brown fields and they need to tap all the resources.

     Mr. Fisher stated one thing that is important deals with the phase two environmental study that is being done.  They need to get the report back from PBS&J to determine how they can approach various grants, how aggressive they can be, and how much property they are talking about.

     Commissioner Carey stated she feels the feasibility study should include the financial analysis of how they can find some funds.  There are financial experts who have done ground filled redevelopment.

     Chairman Henley stated staff can bring back some recommendations at the next meeting.

     Ms. Goldman continued by reviewing Other Possible Improvements at Sanlando Park, Red Bug Lake Park and Sylvan Lake Park. 

     Chairman Henley stated he would like staff to give the Board a cost estimate on each of the possible improvements and prioritize them.  He stated he sees this as a multi-year plan and if they feel that these are the things they want to do to improve it, they might be able to come up with a 5-year plan.

     Commissioner Carey stated these facilities are being used and some of the facilities haven’t been brought up to standard.  Therefore, she would like to see a 5-year capital improvement plan for parks.

     Commissioner Dallari asked if staff could include a needs assessment of the existing facility, i.e. Red Bug Lake Park courts, how often are they used, and are the tennis courts really needed. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Henley, Ms. Goldman advised the six courts at Red Bug Lake Park would not be located where they currently have playing fields. 

     Commissioner Morris stated there is no room for parking at Red Bug Lake Park.  He stated he doesn’t think they need to add more stuff to Red Rug; and would rather see Sylvan Lake Park be used more as a facility.

     Joe Gasparini, Parks & Recreation, addressed the Board to state there is a maintenance area in the back of the courts at Red Bug Park that they can put six courts in without a lot of impact.  Discussion ensued.

     Chairman Henley requested staff to go ahead and prioritize these and give the Board an estimate.  He also asked staff to look to see if they can add tennis courts elsewhere.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Gasparini advised the tennis courts are resurfaced every four years.

     Chairman Henley stated the direction of the Board was to prioritize the possible improvements along with the cost estimate and bring that back to the Board at a later date.

     Ms. Goldman reviewed the Passive Recreation for Wilson’s Landing.  She displayed and reviewed Options A, B, and C.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Henley, Ms. Goldman advised she doesn’t believe there are other buildings in the stretch of land along the 10 mile stretch of the Wekiva River as some of it is natural lands.

     Commissioner Carey stated she spoke with Senator Martinez’s representative and he encouraged her to try to put this project on the Federal funding list.  She stated she would be happy to lobby the Federal people to help fund this.  She said the firefighters are planning to adopt a spot from Wilson’s Landing to Katy’s Landing to clean up that section of the Wekiva River.  She added if she can get consensus to move this project forward, she intends to work with the St. Johns River Water Management District on this.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he knows this area has a lot of environmentally sensitive lands and he would like to know what would be the affect on the river of 160 persons being there at one time.

     Ms. Goldman stated it was not anticipated that it would be used at the maximum level more than two or three days a week.

     Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to authorize the Wilson Landing project be placed on the Federal funding list.

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

     Commissioner Carey stated the other request is that this be placed in the top three priorities of the parks that they are reviewing (Jetta Point, Soldier’s Creek, Wilson’s Landing and Upsala Landfill). 

     Commissioner Dallari stated he would like to see staff’s priority list first, and then rank and adopt the list when it comes back to the Board.

     Chairman Henley requested that Mr. Fisher look at the available resources as well as look at whether there are available funds for the other properties.  He stated he feels it would be appropriate to get an idea of the cost for maintenance and upkeep if they go with that type of facility.

     Commissioner Carey stated another reason to move this project forward is the facility needs maintenance and rather than spending that money and then renovating the facility, it would make more sense to do it all at one time.

     Commissioner Morris stated he thought they approved the funds to secure the house.

     Ms. Goldman stated there was a hold placed on the additional work until there was a decision made.

     Mr. Fisher stated the site is secure and the roof is tarped. 

     Ms. Goldman stated they will eventually need to make some repairs.  She continued her presentation by reviewing the Boating Improvements relative to Waterway Signage and Restrooms at Boat Ramps.  She displayed and reviewed a map showing the locations of the boat ramps and the cost of installing restrooms at the Cameron Wight, C.S. Lee, Lake Jesup and Lake Monroe boat ramps. 

     Commissioner Morris stated the Board had extensive discussions on the Lake Jesup site and he thought there was a consensus on it. 

     Chairman Henley requested staff to prioritize the restrooms at the boat ramps and come back with a funding plan.

     Ms. Goldman concluded her presentation by reviewing the Equestrian survey and the Beautification Efforts at the Boat Ramps and Neighborhood Parks.  She displayed a map showing the location of neighborhood parks.  She informed the Board that staff can come back with cost estimates for landscaping (including irrigation) as well as a list of how many sites they are anticipating.

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     Meloney Lung, Administrative Services, addressed the Board to review the concept to finalize the Five Points Complex Master Plan.  She introduced Ron Mellin, ZHA, Inc.

     Ron Mellin addressed the Board to display a PowerPoint presentation (received and filed) and reviewed the following Master Plan Objectives:  Five Points Overview; Master Plan Process; Future Land Use Determination; Proposed Five Points Usage and Satellite Usage; Land Use Expansion Alternatives; Site Planning Drivers; Four Land Use Plan Scenarios developed and two Land Use Concepts selected.

     Mr. McMillan left the meeting at this time.

     Mr. Mellin continued by reviewing the Government Center Concept; Central Park Concept; Central Park Concept Refinement; Land Use Master Plan; a Map showing a refined version of the Central Park Concept; Land Acquisitions; Sanford Facilities & Property; and Land Use Campus Implementation.  He outlined the proposed Master Plan Redevelopment Sequence consisting of (A) Correction Campus.

     Mr. McMillan reentered the meeting at this time.

     Mr. Mellin continued reviewing the Redevelopment Sequence of; (B) Fleet/Warehouse, (C) EOC/Sheriff/Public Safety and Public Works Campuses; (D) New EOC/Public Safety and Sheriff and Judicial/Criminal Campuses; (E) County Services and Fire Station 35 Campuses; and (F) Cultural Campus.  He reviewed the Future Planning Activities for Land Acquisitions, Site Development, and Individual Campus Plans.  He stated the next steps are to adopt a Master Plan, Analyze Potential Drivers, and Set Priority of Development.

     Commissioner Morris left the meeting at this time.

     Commissioner Dallari asked if staff has looked at any private and public partnerships.

     Chairman Henley stated that has not yet been done.  He stated he would like to know what is the status of purchasing the properties that the Board authorized along 17-92.

     Ms. Lung advised staff is negotiating with the owners of Auto World.  Staff has made initial contact with the owners of All State Insurance.  She stated Auto World has authorized the County to obtain an environmental study and they are in the process of getting a purchase order.

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     Chairman Henley advised that Item #51, HIP Analysis, will be continued to this afternoon’s meeting.

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            The Chairman recessed the meeting at 12:15 p.m., reconvening at 1:33 p.m. with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Deputy Clerk Eva Roach who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Carylon Cohen, who were present during the Opening Session.

     Chairman Henley stated there was one item carried over from the morning session that the Board will take up at this time.

COUNTY MANAGER’S BRIEFING, Continued

     Dan Matthys, Planning & Development Director, addressed the Board to give an update on the HIP-TI analysis and request direction regarding recommendations on the future of the HIP-TI Future Land Use designation.  He gave a PowerPoint presentation (copy received and filed) on the history of the HIP-TI.

     Commissioner Carey asked in the proposal for small area studies, what would that do to any projects currently coming through or about to come through that are mixed use in nature or Class A office.  Mr. Matthys stated he thinks the ones already in the process will remain going forward.  The other ones coming on line in the near future, he thinks will be part of the overall process. 

     Upon Commissioner Morris’s inquiry about the recommendation for two small area studies, Mr. Matthys said he would like to go as far south as Lake Mary Boulevard and as far north as the County line and maybe on the other side of I-4.  He said it is up to the Board’s direction about the scope. 

     Acting County Manager Don Fisher stated staff will probably bring back some type of boundary map and the methodology of why that boundary was chosen for Board direction before they proceed with an actual analysis.  He said they would likely do an RFP for the study. 

     Whereupon, Commissioner Morris said for staff to bring back the scope at the same time they bring back the RFP and do it all at one time.

     Mr. Fisher said six to nine months would be the approximate time.  Mr. Matthys said six months for a small area study and probably a year for a full grown study.

     Commissioner Carey said Lake Mary Boulevard up to SR 46A is pretty much already designated and since that has already been planned and a lot of the projects are already moving forward, it doesn’t make much sense to look at that.  They have other areas they don’t want to undertake since most of that is going to end up being in the city.  She would want staff to take the cities under advisement.

     Commissioner Morris said additionally, in 30 to 60 days the 17-92 Committee will be bringing to the CRA a report that will probably show a whole new analysis.  Relative to the 417 corridor, the Board met with Winter Springs about incorporating the airport on the innovative way north.  He said Commissioner Carey is correct that the bulk of Rinehart Road appears to be accounted for.  However, information from a small area study could be important to show what is missing and what the mixed uses are.  He thinks staff should include the Lake Emma corridor that is heavy industry and Class A office.  He said there is potential for a redevelopment plan in that section.

     Commissioner Carey said she would like to focus on the areas they need to study and what pieces are left of that, and what portion of that they need to mix up. 

     Chairman Henley summarized he hears a desire to more clearly define the area and a desire for a RFP. 

     Commissioner Carey said she would like to see a small area study done in the HIP-TI because she doesn’t think it has worked necessarily the way the previous Board thought it was going to work.  She would like to see it defined a little better as to what staff is going to look at.  She doesn’t think they should do that part of the east side of I-4 along SR 46 without the city of Sanford’s involvement, if they do it at all.  Her priority is International Parkway and north of SR 46 along Oregon Avenue.

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Morris, to direct staff to bring back the RFP as well as the areas for the small area study along International Blvd.

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

     George Kozmac, Seminole County School Board, addressed the Board to state last month the BCC requested the School Board to go back and take a look at the projects that would impact school capacity that are in the pipeline.  He submitted copies of PowerPoint documents (not received and filed) to the Board and reviewed this information, explaining the steps they took.  He discussed the capacity at the elementary, middle, and high schools and discussed the approved projects that will generate new students.  He also discussed team teaching and class size amendment with the Board. 

PROOFS OF PUBLICATION

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to authorize filing of the proofs of publication for today’s scheduled public hearings.

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

     Chairman Henley advised that Item #52 is a continued item.  The public hearing in the previous meeting was closed at that time so there will be no public input unless the Board has questions from someone in the audience but there will be no presentation from the public since this is a continuation.

     Chairman Henley further advised that this morning the Board had a request to pull Item #54 off the agenda and a request to continue Item #55 to the second meeting in April.

ORDINANCE/BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS, LLC

     Request to adopt Ordinance approving and entering into a ten year franchise renewal agreement with Bright House Networks, LLC.

     Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to continue this item.

     County Attorney Robert McMillan clarified this hearing will have to be readvertised, so a motion for continuance is not needed.

     Commissioner Morris withdrew his motion and Commissioner Van Der Weide withdrew his second to the motion.

REZONE FROM A-1 TO R-1AA/JIM BISHOP

     Proof of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to consider request to rezone approximately 10.25 acres from A-1 (Agriculture District) to R-1AA (Single-Family Dwelling District), located on the north side of West McColloch Road, 950 feet west of Iron Bridge Road, Jim Bishop, received and filed.

     A copy of the letter from the applicant, Jim Bishop, requesting a continuance was received and filed.

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to continue to the second meeting in April (April 25, 2006) request to rezone approximately 10.25 acres from A-1 (Agriculture District) to R-1AA (Single-Family Dwelling District), located on the north side of West McColloch Road, 950 feet west of Iron Bridge Road; as described in the proof of publication, Jim Bishop.

     Under discussion, Tony Walter, Planning Manager, addressed the Board to state the applicant said the first meeting in April works fine for him.

     Commissioner Dallari amended the motion to continue the public hearing to the first meeting in April.  Commissioner Van Der Weide agreed to the amendment.

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

REZONE FROM A-1 TO PUD/MORRISON HOMES, Continued

     Continuation of a public hearing from February 28 and March 14, 2006 to consider request to rezone approximately 55.94 acres located on the south side of Wilson Road and east of International Parkway a/k/a Lakeshore Preserve, from A-1 (Agriculture District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development District); as described in the proof of publication, Morrison Homes.

     Mr. Walter stated this hearing was continued from February 28 and March 14, 2006, and staff is here to answer any questions.

     Chairman Henley advised the hearing was continued for the Board to get a report on the HIP-TI and give the School Board time to present their analysis as presented by Mr. Kozmac.

     Commissioner Carey said she noticed that representatives are in the audience for Lakeshore Preserve.  She asked if they had any comments since hearing the report from staff.

     Tom Cloud, 1625 S. Mills Avenue, addressed the Board to answer yes, and that they have a presentation they would like to make into the record at this time.

     Chairman Henley said that gets into a public hearing and public input portion.  He said if Mr. Cloud’s presentation is in answer to the question Commissioner Carey had, he will enter it, but another request will have to be entered separately.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Mr. Cloud said he was representing the applicant and the landowner.

     Johnathan Lowe (phonetic), Morrison Homes, applicant, addressed the Board to state they will be able to address the HIP as well as the School Board issues.

     Commissioner Morris stated the Board has already heard the presentation from the applicant regarding the HIP-TI.  There was no argument made that dealt with this particular project.  He said he believes that is out of order and he said the issue here is the School Board had new information before the BCC.

     Chairman Henley stated he understood Commissioner Carey was asking for their comments on the HIP-TI presentation.  If Mr. Cloud is going to get into a presentation on this particular piece of property Commissioner Morris may have a point.

     Mr. Cloud said they just spent an hour hearing about another item that is related to their project. 

     Commissioner Carey said this project was continued so the Board could hear the HIP-TI and school report and that is the only reason she felt it was fair to hear if Mr. Cloud had any response.  The Board continued the project based on waiting to get the information they just heard.

     Commissioner Morris said that was not entirely true, because the Board also continued the meeting before because the Chairman was not present.  He said the key argument here is the Board heard a presentation earlier during the public hearing.  When they closed the public hearing, it was for new information that came before the Board.  That was new information on the NW school district and that may be discussed.  He said he didn’t want to hear another whole HIP-TI presentation.

     Mr. McMillan advised the HIP-TI report the Board just had was not entered into the record as part of this hearing so he doesn’t know how anyone would rebut it as part of this hearing.  It is not part of the record of this hearing.

     Commissioner Carey said she thinks the Board clearly tied this project to that report. 

     Mr. McMillan reiterated it was not submitted to the record at the hearing.  It cannot provide grounds to defend the denial of this should it be denied.  Any challenge to this hearing would not include it.

     Commissioner Morris stated he fears the Board is going to have another presentation of what they had at the public hearing.  They should only be dealing with this new information.  The school capacity issue came up at the public hearing at the last time.  That new information should be discussed.

     Mr. Cloud said he had recollection of Commissioner Morris saying they had this coming so the Board would not take any more information.  He said if the Board agrees they won’t allow their decision to be tainted in any way by a report that was presented in another agenda item, then he doesn’t have any problem with that.  He doesn’t think they need to revisit HIP-TI because what the Board has on the record now is the staff recommendation of approval, and their presentation on it.  He thinks the same would hold true of the school presentation, because that was not made a part of this hearing either.

     Chairman Henley said it was information the Board received from Mr. Kozmac that may impact the Board’s decision as to this particular item; whereas, the HIP-TI was for the whole entire area and not specific to this item.  He added that he thinks Mr. Kozmac’s comments are pertinent. 

     Mr. Cloud advised what documents (received and filed) he presented to the Board, including two e-mails in the package of information on school concurrency, level of service and the ability to deny a residential project in the County based on the issue of schools, and the answer of staff is the Board can’t do that.

     Jim Hall, Canin Associates, 500 Delaney, addressed the Board to comment to the HIP-TI presentation made earlier.

     Whereupon, Chairman Henley stated the Board has already indicated that the HIP-TI is not part of this item and he’s not sure the Board should be hearing a discussion on it.

     Mr. McMillan advised if it’s not on the record and not part of this hearing, it is neither to be used in favor or opposed to the application, then the comments on it are not appropriate as par of this hearing. 

     Commissioner Morris commented again that they are getting into new information and that is what concerns him.  He reviewed the documents submitted to the Board by Mr. Cloud.  He said the memo dated March 6, 2006, has to do with a conversation with non-management personnel and staff.  He stated Mr. Walter does not speak for the BCC.

     Mr. Cloud stated he is saying the Board cannot consider anything until they have a concurrency rule.  He said the County staff indicated to them that the Board has never denied a project based on school facilities.

     Chairman Henley and Commissioner Morris both stated Mr. Cloud had been given the wrong information on that. 

     Mr. McMillan added, how would the staff know on what grounds the Board has voted.

     Mr. Cloud said he happens to be a partner with Tom Wilks, former Orange County Attorney who drafted the Martinez doctrine, and his only basis for making that policy was the expressed statement in their comprehensive plan regarding adequate school facilities.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide said it looks like they had probably better have a presentation.

     Mr. McMillan reminded the Board that this is a PUD rezoning.  It is a contract zoning between the parties and if it is denied, it can be denied on any number of reasons and does not have to be on a single purpose, school concurrency thing.  But the Board can’t deny it if they don’t have school concurrency.  He would not go so far as to say the Board has to ignore the impacts on schools as a general factor in any rezoning they consider, even if it is a straight zoning.  He said the argument is pretending to treat this as a straight zoning to which the applicant has a right without consideration to the give and take that goes into negotiating a PUD agreement.

     Commissioner Carey stated her question had to do with the fact the Board has continued this two times because of the school issue and she just thought it was only fair to give the applicant the opportunity to address those things.

     Mr. Hall began his presentation (copy received and filed), stating he went through Mr. Matthys’s PowerPoint presentation and he thinks the report was well done and on target.  However, he went through it and looked at it a little different way.  He said he thinks the Board should have confidence that out to 30 years there is an adequate supply of land to meet the Class A target industry type office use that the Board is looking for. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Mr. Cloud said Mr. Hall’s information is being submitted as expert testimony.  He said Mr. Hall is an AICP certified planner who has testified for over 20 years in every court in the state of Florida. 

     Under the office scenario, Mr. Hall said making the land all go office will lead to an issue in his opinion.  He thinks mixed use is best and mixing the uses makes a lot of sense.  Under the SR 46/I-4 area development pattern, he recommended the County work with the City and look at that quadrant of non-residential land, that is available and come up with a plan for mixed use.  Mr. Hall stated he had exhibits in the information that are germane to the previous hearing and policies that would support the project on this site.

     Mr. Cloud stated the question has been raised about the economic impact of residential versus office and he has someone from Fishkind & Associates who has looked into a comparative analysis of that. 

     Chairman Henley said he didn’t think that was germane to this issue or this project.  He said he did not necessarily want to hear a presentation.

     Commissioner Morris said specifically, there has not been an economic impact analysis done on this site and now they are getting an attempt to get in new information.  He said the Board has not looked at the value of each one of these individual uses.

     Mr. Cloud said the message one month ago today was that two wrongs don’t make a right.  Now a month later, nothing has really changed.  The P&Z unanimous recommendation to approve this project is still there.  The staff recommendation to approve this under the currently existing comprehensive plan policies is still in support.  There are several rezonings that have occurred in this land use designation for the same use.  A denial, he believes, would be both legally and morally wrong.  He said the project is consistent with past Board decisions in this same land use category.  He said to the Board that to deny this use that is perhaps the only use they can put on this property raises some legal questions, but their “guts” should tell them it is just not fair.  He believes what is fair would be to approve this project. 

     Mr. McMillan stated he has a concern about the record.  Mr. Cloud has referenced what is on the record.  His concern is that the Board just received a bunch of information submitted to the record.  If whatever he has submitted goes un-rebutted because it has not been provided to staff or anyone else to challenge, and if the Board should deny, Mr. Cloud is in the position to say all that evidence is there and it’s unrebutted.  (That’s because no one else has had the opportunity to address it.)  He has a concern from his ability to defend the decision of the Board it they choose to deny the request, because he does not know what is in the record, and neither does staff, so no one has had a chance to rebut the record.  He said Mr. Cloud can go to court and say that stands not unrebutted.

     Chairman Henley stated he doesn’t concur that the Board has approved others so they have to approve this project.  To him the record is not impressive from the standpoint of the arguments since Mr. Cloud has recapped what has been happening down the corridor over the past several years.

     Mr. Cloud said he didn’t know why staff would need the opportunity to rebut because their recommendation is for approval. 

     Mr. McMillan said Mr. Cloud represented things what staff said and they have had no opportunity to state if that is correct and nobody had the opportunity to know what is in the documents.  This is a blind submission.

     Commissioner Dallari asked for Mr. McMillan’s recommendation. 

     Mr. McMillan recommended continuing the public hearing to allow anybody to review the documents.  He said people who might have attended today to provide input were precluded from participating.  The Board basically reopened the public hearing without notice to the public and nobody has seen the documents.  He said the whole process disturbs him.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide suggested continuing to a date certain and make that very shortly.

     Commissioner Carey asked if the recommendation is to continue it to the first meeting in April.

     Commissioner Carey asked Mr. Cloud if he would be willing to exclude all the information today or if he wishes to continue the public hearing.  She added that she would recommend continuing it to the first meeting in April.

     Chairman Henley recessed the meeting at 3:02 p.m. and reconvened it at 3:10 p.m.

     Mr. Cloud stated he would agree to a continuance, but he wants to make sure there is adequate time to publish it.

     Commissioner Carey asked Mr. Fisher if the first meeting in April would allow time to be properly advertised.  Mr. Fisher stated staff will look at the information.  He added that continuing the hearing to a date certain would not require another advertisement.

     Commissioner Morris suggested reopening the public hearing now so at the next meeting it is known as a public hearing.

     Mr. McMillan said that would work and staff could send notices that public input would be taken.

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to reopen the public hearing.

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

     No one else spoke in support or in opposition.

     Speaker Request Forms were received and filed.

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Morris, to continue to the first meeting in April (April 11, 2006) request to consider rezoning approximately 55.94 acres located on the south side of Wilson Road and east of International Parkway a/k/a Lakeshore Preserve, from A-1 (Agriculture District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development District); as described the proof of publication, Morrison Homes.

     Under discussion, Commissioner Morris clarified that staff had received the packet of information submitted today by Mr. Cloud.  Mr. Cloud submitted at this time the report from Fishkind & Associates (copy received and filed) to the Board.

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

ORDINANCE AMENDING SEMINOLE COUNTY CODE

     Proof of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to consider amending Sections 55.15 and 55.18 of the Seminole County Code revising certain minimum requirements for a cable television franchise, received and filed.

     Matt Chesler, Cable Franchising, addressed the Board to present the request, stating the proposed ordinance performs minor revisions to the County’s cable franchise ordinance.  He said staff recommends approval.

     Commissioner Morris advised for the record that Bright House is aware of this; and this is a formal cleanup the County needed to do.

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to adopt Ordinance #2006-16, as shown on page _______, amending Sections 55.15 and 55.18 of the Seminole County Code revising certain minimum requirements for a cable television franchise that are no longer deemed practical or necessary for the provision of cable television service within the County; as described in the proof of publication.

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

REZONE FROM A-1 TO PCD/BILL HARKINS

     Proof of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to consider rezoning approximately 1.66 acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development), and approve Final Site Plan and Developer’s Commitment Agreement for Monroe Road PCD; located on the northeast corner of Monroe Road and Church Street, as described in the proof of publication, Bill Harkins, received and filed.

     Michael Rumer, Senior Planner, addressed the Board to present the request, advised the P&Z Commission voted five to one to recommend approval.  He said staff is recommending approval to PCD and approval of the Final Site Plan and Developer’s Commitment Agreement per the staff report, Development Order and Developer’s Commitment Agreement.

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     Chairman Henley advised of letters (copies received and filed) in support of the request.

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Morris, to approve and enact Ordinance #2006-17, as shown on page _______, rezoning 1.66 +/- acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development), and approve Final Site Plan and Developer’s Commitment Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Monroe Road PCD, located on the northeast corner of Monroe Road and Church Street, per the staff report; as described in the proof of publication, Bill Harkins.

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

SMALL SCALE LAND USE AMENDMENT

AND REZONE/KIM AND TAMARA RANSOM

 

     Proof of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to consider a Small Scale Land Use Amendment from MDR (Medium Density Residential) to COM (Commercial) and Rezone from R-1A (Single-Family Dwelling) to CS (Convenience Commercial), property located on the west side of Sanford Avenue, 653 feet north of Airport Boulevard; Kim and Tamara Ransom, received and filed.

     Mr. Walter presented the request, stating he did speak with the city of Sanford as the property immediately adjacent to this property is in the City, and the County’s uses are compatible with the City’s.  He said the P&Z voted unanimously to approve the request.  He advised that one person had concern with access to the road behind this property.  The staff is recommending approval of the request.

     Commissioner Morris asked if this property was due to annex into the city of Sanford and wouldn’t that be logical.  Mr. Walter stated he believes the applicant wants to rezone and change the land use to sell it.  He’s sure at some point it would be annexed.

     Commissioner Carey stated there aren’t any utilities by the County so at some point all that property would probably be annexed into the city of Sanford.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Henley, the applicant stated he did not wish to address the Board.

     Peggy Hickey, 2915 S. Palmetto Avenue, addressed the Board to state her issue with this is flooding.  She said the property is two to three feet higher than her property and she feels it is going to be a major problem for her.  Also, on Sanford Avenue, there is no access to that property.  There is a stormwater drain and fire hydrant on the other side of the property.  That means there is a main water source.  She asked where are they going to redirect all of this.  She said she doesn’t have a problem with commercial going on the property as long as a wall goes up.

     Mr. Walter addressed Ms. Hickey’s comments advising when the property develops, the applicant will be required to hold all the water on that site.  There won’t be an impact as far as flooding.  The applicant will be required to put up a wall.  He said he is sure they will have to relocate the fire hydrant and storm drain as that is all part of the engineering they would have to do.

     No one else spoke in support or in opposition.

     Speaker Request Form for Ms. Hickey was received and filed.

     Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to approve the small scale land use request, thereby adopting Ordinance #2006-18, as shown on page _______, to amend the future land use designation from MDR (Medium Density Residential) to COM (Commercial), and adopt Ordinance #2006-19, as shown on page _______, rezoning from R-1A (Single-Family Dwelling) to CS (Convenience Commercial), property located on the west side of Sanford Avenue, 653 feet north of Airport Boulevard, based on staff findings and conditions; as described in the proof of publication, Kim and Tamara Ransom.

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

RESOLUTION/OAK PARK/BELLE MEADE WALL MSBU

     Proof of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution establishing the final assessments for the Oak Park/Belle Meade Wall Reconstruction Municipal Services Benefits Unit, received and filed.

     Kathy Moore, MSBU Program Manager, addressed the Board to present the request.

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution #2006-R-75, as shown on page _______, establishing final assessments for the Oak Park/Belle Meade Wall Reconstruction Municipal Services Benefits Unit; as described in the proof of publication.

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

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

     Susan Dietrich, County Attorney’s Office, addressed the Board to advise the car rental surcharge legislation is up today in Committee hearing and County lobbyist Bobby Brantley will be attending the meeting and will speak on the County’s behalf.  She stated in the Senate Affairs Committee today is the bill that requires all the counties to develop a plan to separate sexual predators from others when the counties operate emergency operation shelters.  That is HB 165.  The most important legislation is County Preemption Bill, HB 949, which preempts the authority of Florida counties to apply countywide ordinances.  The Florida Association of Counties (FACo) asked counties to contact the members of the House Local Government Council to voice opposition.  She advises that she has a list of names and addresses of those members.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide said he thinks they can request their aides to write those letters and he thinks they need to go out in a timely fashion, very soon.

     Chairman Henley stated he received a call from Mr. Brantley at home and he was angry.  It appeared that his favorite legislator walked out of the meeting and it happened to be on the deferred comp program.  It seems Mr. Negron has captured that bill and he has stopped it.  All during the conversation he kept referring to Orange County.  Also he indicated he was not in support of the $2 surcharge.

     Mr. Fisher reminded the Board that Legislative Day is scheduled for April 5.  He said he now has it listed that Commissioner Morris is the one going with staff.  He added that Commissioner Carey can’t make it.

     Commissioner Morris said the only reason he was going was to accompany Commissioner Carey.  Whereupon, Commissioner Carey stated she has a conflict representing the County on another committee.  So that Commissioner Morris does not have to go alone, she will check, but it may mean that someone else has to fill in for her at another meeting.

     Mr. Fisher further advised that the Federal Legislative Day is scheduled for May 16 and he will work with the Commissioners’ offices as far as scheduling.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

     Chairman Henley said he thinks they all received a copy of the letter from Casselberry (not received and filed) requesting the Board to appropriate funds for the engineer’s report on the aesthetics of the SR 436 passover.  He said a letter was drafted stating the County has engineers qualified to do that and the County would not enter into that funding for the request.

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     Commissioner Dallari asked what is the status of the letter from the city of Lake Mary discussed at the work session referencing annexation.

     Chairman Henley advised he had not received the letter from Tom Green as indicated in the work session.  He said he called him the other night and Mr. Green had been gone during spring break, but he indicated he would get the letter to the County.

     Mr. Fisher stated he has been attempting to get in touch with Mr. Green.  He will try to get together with him over the next few days to go over some of the points they talked about.  He will coordinate that with the Chairman’s office to see where they are on that.

     Commissioner Morris said he understood there would be a tri-party agreement. 

     Mr. McMillan said Mr. Fisher was trying to meet with Tom Green of Colonial and then meet with the city of Lake Mary, but he’s been playing phone tag.

COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS

 

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

 1.  Copy of letter dated 3/15/06 to Ricky Davis, Boart Longyear Company (with attachments) from James Frazer, Jr., Hydrologist IV-St. Johns River Water Management District, re: Additional information for ASR well and two ASR monitoring well applications.  (cc:  BCC, Acting Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Environmental Services Director)

 

 2.  Memorandum dated 3/13/06 to BCC from Don Fisher, Acting Co. Manager, re: Planned Leave-Acting Co. Manager.

 

 3.  Memorandum dated 3/14/06 to Distribution List (with attachments) from Doris-Anne Freeman, City Clerk Department-Altamonte Springs, re: Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning ordinances.  (cc:  BCC, Acting Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Planning & Development Director)

 

 4.  Letter dated 3/16/06 to Chairman (with attachments) from Michael Stampfler, City Manager-Casselberry, re: Design of Highway 17/92 and State Road 436 interchange involvement. (cc: Public Works Director, Co. Engineer)

 

 5.  Copy of letter dated 3/20/06 to Honorable Ken Sorensen, Fla. House of Representatives, from Chairman re: Opposition to the Municipalities/Authority Limitation House Bill 949.

 

 6.  Copies of identical letter dated 3/20/06 from Chairman re: Support for maintaining funding for the Emergency Management Performance Grants in FY 2007 to the following:  Senator Mel Martinez, Senator Bill Nelson, Representative Corrine Brown, Representative Tom Feeney, Representative John Mica, Congressman Allen Boyd, Congressman Ander Crenshaw, Congressman Dave Weldon, and Congressman Bill Young.

 

 7.  Copy of the Draft School Impact Fee Analysis by TischlerBise.

 

 8.  Letter dated 3/14/06 to Chairman from Hal Kantor, Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed, PA, re: International Parkway property.

 

 9.  Minutes of the Seminole Co. Historical Commission meeting 2/16/06.

 

10.  Memorandum dated 3/10/06 to Sandy McCann, Supervisor, Co. Commission Records Office, from Becky Noggle, Coordinator, Environmental Services, re: Submission into Co. records.

 

 

11.  Notice of Sanford public hearing to consider a conditional use on April 6, 2006.  (cc:  BCC, Acting Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Planning & Development Director)

 

12.  Letter dated 3/22/06 to Chairman (with attachments) from Jason Gumula, PA, re: Opposition by concerned citizens to rezoning in the Casselberry area.  (cc:  BCC, Acting Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Planning & Development Director)

 

13.  Notice of Sanford public hearing to consider a rezone on April 6, 2006.  (cc:  BCC, Acting Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Planning & Development Director)

 

14.  Letter dated 3/25/06 to BCC from Diane Pickett Culpepper, Bright House, re: New family-friendly tier of channels to be offered.

 

15.  Letter dated 3/22/06 to BCC from Patricia Southward, President-League of Women Voters of Seminole County, re: Concerns with library services poll.  (cc:  BCC, Acting Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Library & Leisure Services Director)

 

16.  Letter dated 3/22/06 to BCC (with attachment) from Amanda Misher, Seminole Co. Healthy Start Coalition re:  Annual Report.

 

17.  Letter dated 3/22/06 to Chairman from John Drago, City Administrator-City of Longwood, re: Use of Soldiers Creek Park by the City.

 

18.  Copy of letter dated 3/21/06 to Senator Constantine from Robert Snow, Clearwater, FL., re: Opposition to Senate Bill 1194.  (cc:  BCC, Acting Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Co. Attorney)

 

19.  Facsimile of memorandum dated 3/14/06 to BCC from Diane Crews, Vice Chair-Tourist Development Council, re: Support for renewing Central Florida Sports Commission contract.  (cc:  BCC, Acting Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Tourist Development Director)

 

20.  Copy of letter dated 3/10/06 to Commissioner Dallari from Cynthia Hasenau re: San Pedro rezoning process. 

 

21.  Letter dated 3/12/06 to BCC from James Zeh re: Opposition to Rustling Oaks rezoning.  (cc:  Acting Co. Manager, Deputy Co. Manager, Planning & Development Director)

 

22.  Letter dated 3/20/06 to Chairman (with attachments) from John Drago, City Administrator-City of Longwood, re: Support of Winter Spring’s proposed amendment to the Seminole Co. Charter.  (cc:  BCC, Co. Attorney)

 

23.  Copy of letters dated in March from Kenneth Roberts, Director-Department of Public Safety, re: Appreciation for recent donations to the following:  Helene Levine, William Greene, Steve Scheib, Jeffrey Scarborough, Rena’s Pet Supplies, Jerilyn Opgenorth, James Califf, DVM, Edward High, DVM, Cornelia Dietzel, Nathan Burnett, Lisa Prescott, Katy Weisenburger, Virginia Riley, Elaine Lee, Christine Logan, and Vaughn High.

 

24.  Copy of letter dated 3/21/06 to SEUI Florida Healthcare Union, from Jane Peterson, Library Services Manager, re: Appreciation for recent donation.

 

25.  Contracts for services, as shown on page _______, between Seminole Co. Government and the following:  William Robillard, Jr. (Slow pitch softball umpire), John Shinkle (Slow pitch softball umpire), and David Mease, Jr. (scorekeeper).

 

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

 

     Commissioner Van Der Weide showed the art work (model rendition of the proposed Seminole County Museum Education Multi-Purpose Building) done by the Historical Museum Board members and submitted it to the Record.  A copy of the site plans for the Multi-Purpose Building was received and filed

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he had the opportunity to visit the Museum and the Museum Board is doing a wonderful job and their work should be very much appreciated in this County.  He advised the Sanford Herald has given the Museum Board all their records but they are deteriorating.  Money is needed to digitize those records before any further deterioration. He thinks the BCC needs to take care of that now.

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Morris, to fund $235,000 for the digitizing of the Sanford Herald records; and allow the Acting County Manager to determine the source of funds.

     Under discussion, Ms. Goldman stated she did not have any money in the budget to do this.  Whereupon, Commissioner Morris said the source of funds will have to be the General Fund Contingency.  He said he thought they had a grant application.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated if they are lucky with the grant, the Museum Board has agreed they would not have any trouble refunding the money to the General Fund. 

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

     Commissioner Van Der Weide said on the master plan for Five Points, every plan has 10 acres for the Historical and Cultural Arts Museum.  He said he doesn’t think the Museum site is going to move from Five Points.  He thinks the most logical thing now is having a commitment from the BCC for the new building cost of $150 per square foot.  He said they can only wait for so long.  They also need to have a space study and he doesn’t know if the Board can enlist the same people that did Five Points without going out for bid.

     Mr. Fisher said he doesn’t know if they evaluated the museum as part of their studies.  He will go back and see if that is available as part of the contract.

     Ms. Goldman said she thought the idea was to look at the overall plans for that part of Five Points to see if there were any changes needed.

     Commissioner Morris stated he always thought the Historical Museum and the compound there were sacrosanct.  Everything else around it could leave and go but they can’t move the Museum.  He said he doesn’t see that they need to go back and bother with a space study, but put it in the footprint where it goes and hire an architect, get some costs and elevations, and see what they can get this to look like.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Ms. Goldman said a 3,000 square foot building was estimated at $450,000 for a two-story facility with 1,500 square feet on each story. 

     Commissioner Van Der Weide said since that time, the Museum Board is looking for a bigger building 50’ x 93’ that would be a two-story building.

     Ms. Goldman said that will impact the space to the north of museum where it is currently.

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to move forward to construct a new Historical Museum building, two-story, 50’ x 93’, based on the cost estimate of $150 per square foot.

     Mr. Fisher asked what happens if the cost is higher than that.

     Ms. Goldman said perhaps they can work with the consultant and come back with a conceptual with costs associated with it.

     Jerry McCollum, County Engineer, advised the cost really needs to be about another 20% on top of what was estimated last summer.

     Commissioner Carey stated she would like to see an estimate since this building has doubled in size, before she votes to fund it in order to make sure it fits into the footprint.  She said she would like to know where they could get funding besides the General Fund.  Discussion ensued.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide restated his motion to move forward in building a new building based on $150 per square foot up to 6,000 square feet and suggest they use in-house some of the planners to make sure this building has what it needs based on the requests.  If the Museum receives any grant money, it would go back to the General Fund.

     Under discussion, Commissioner Dallari asked why cut the building to 6,000 square feet.  Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he doesn’t have a problem with someone amending the size a little.  He said he was concerned that Ms. Goldman is telling them the size is off the footprint.

     Commissioner Morris made an amendment to the motion to do an analysis for up to a 9,000 square foot building and bring that back to the BCC.  Commissioner Van Der Weide agreed to the amendment.

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

     Letters to the Board from Cecil Tucker were received and filed.

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     Commissioner Van Der Weide reported he had met with a CPH, the Bank of America and some homeowner association members on the Sabal Point Golf Course.  He said Bank of America was very cordial.  They are going back to work with the homeowners association and Bank of America and see what they can work out. 

     Commissioner Morris said what concerns him is they are talking about all putting in townhomes but did not say anything about the golf course. 

     Commissioner Van Der Weide said it’s all out on the table and they’re trying to work it out now.  The important thing is everybody is involved.

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     Commissioner Carey thanked the Historical Society for going to the Midway Heritage Festival and Safe Harbor Anniversary.

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Commissioner Carey also thanked all the firefighters who showed up for the cleanup at the Wekiva River.

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     Commissioner Carey stated she has tried to pull together historical documents on CALNO, but she can’t seem to find the documents.  She is trying to find those documents.

COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT

     Mr. Fisher said the Board had asked him to find funding ($525,000) for the proposed Winter Springs Senior Center swimming pool.  If the Board wants to proceed, he has identified three CDBG projects where they could renegotiate.  These are the Girls and Boys Town, Bookertown Community Center and there are some left over funds from previous projects.

     Chairman Henley asked Mr. Fisher to go ahead and brief the Board on this and give them in writing the projects where the money would be coming from and the impact.

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     There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m., this same date.

 

ATTEST: ___________________ Clerk ____________________ Chairman

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