BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APRIL 14, 2009
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, April 14, 2009, in
the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING
at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place
of meeting of said Board.
Present:
Chairman
Bob Dallari (District 1)
Vice
Chairman Mike McLean (District 2)
Commissioner
Dick Van Der Weide (District 3)
Commissioner
Carlton Henley (District 4)
Commissioner
Brenda Carey (District 5)
County
Manager Cindy Coto
County
Attorney Robert McMillan
Deputy
Clerk Sandy McCann
Pastor David Knox, Christ Episcopal Church, Longwood, gave the
Invocation.
Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS
Motion by
Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Henley to adopt appropriate
Resolution #2009-R-63, as shown on page __________, remembering and honoring
Linda McKnight Batman for her service and dedication to the Seminole County
Historical Commission.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Mr. Batman, who addressed the
Board to express his appreciation for the Board recognizing
his wife’s efforts. He said he plans on establishing a “Linda
McKnight Batman Fund” for oral history in Seminole and Orange Counties.
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Motion by
Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner McLean to adopt appropriate
Resolution #2009-R-64, as shown on page _______, remembering and honoring
former County Commissioner Jennifer Kelley for her service and dedication to
Seminole County and its citizens.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Ms. Kelley’s children, Chris
Kelley (Kathy), Kevin Kelley and Maureen Maguire.
Chris Kelley addressed the Board to express his family’s
appreciation for the Resolution.
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Motion by
Commissioner McLean, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate
Resolution #2009-R-60, as shown on page _______, proclaiming the month of April
as “Water Conservation Month”.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Debbie Meinert, Environmental
Services, who addressed the Board to express appreciation for the Board’s
support.
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Motion by
Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner McLean to adopt appropriate
Resolution #2009-R-61, as shown on page _______, proclaiming the week of April
12 through April 18, 2009 as “National Library Week”.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Jane Peterson, Director of
Library Services, who addressed the Board to express her thanks for their
support of the library over the years.
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Motion by
Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate
Resolution #2009-R-65, as shown on page _______, proclaiming April 24, 2009 as
“Arbor Day” in Seminole County and urging all citizens to support efforts to
care for our trees and woodlands.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Motion by
Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner McLean to adopt
appropriate Resolution #2009-R-62, as shown on page ________, proclaiming April
16, 2009 as “Seminole County Volunteer Appreciation Day”, and commending all
persons who volunteer their time and talents towards the betterment of the
citizens of Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Grace Chewning who addressed the
Board to express her appreciation.
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Dan O’Keefe, CPA, Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A., addressed the
Board to present the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal
Year ended September 30, 2008 (received & filed). He gave a PowerPoint presentation (received
& filed) reviewing the CAFR Sections; Scope of the Audit; Financial
Position Data; Meeting stringent standards in doing the audit; Financial
Compliance Letter (page 161); Independent Auditor’s Management Letter (page
163); Individual Reports of the Constitutional Officers; Attestation Report/Landfill;
Total assets exceeding $2 billion; Current Ratio (6.56 CA/CL); and Total
Revenue ($492 million) and Expenditures ($465 million). He discussed the new pronouncement dealing
with Postemployment Benefits (page 63) and the Budgetary Comparison Schedule
(pages 70 & 71). He displayed graphs
showing Debt, Expenditures, Millage Rates Proprietary Fund Unrestricted net
Assets, and Proprietary Fund Unrestricted Net Assets/Long-term Debt comparisons
between Seminole, Lake, Brevard and Osceola Counties.
Chairman Dallari thanked Mr. O’Keefe for his work and
presentation.
COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
County Manager, Cindy Coto, advised staff is pulling Item #16, Orlando-Cocoa ISA Agreement,
from the agenda.
Chairman Dallari requested Item #35, Special Event Permit for
the Blues for Schools, be pulled for a
separate vote.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner McLean, Ms. Coto advised that she
has directed her staff to not apply for any Federal Stimulus money for programs
that cannot be sustained.
At the request of Commissioner McLean, Frank Raymond, Director
of Administrative Services, addressed the Board to explain that the staff is
recommending award of Item #12 to SiteSecure, Inc. because the system will be
compatible with the rest of the Sheriff’s areas and can be controlled from one
location.
Motion by
Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner McLean to approve and authorize
the following:
Administrative
Services
Purchasing and Contracts
8. Approve
Termination for Convenience of M-335-03/BJC with WorldRes.com, Inc. of San
Mateo, California, and authorize staff to issue final notice of termination.
9. Assignment,
as shown on page _______, of IFB-600404-08/TLR - Term Contract for EMS
Pharmaceuticals from Sun Belt Medical/Emergi-Source to Bound Tree Medical, LLC,
Ohio.
10. Award
CC-4192-09/DRR - Expansion of the Landfill Gas Collection System Phase II
Agreement, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $639,215.00 to COMANCO
Environmental Corporation of Plant City, Florida.
11. Award
IFB-600562-09/GMG – Term Contract, as shown on page _______, for Pavement
Management Program to Orlando Paving Co., Orlando, P & S Paving, Inc.,
Daytona Beach, and The Middlesex Corporation, Littleton, MA.
12. Award
RFP-600511-08/TLR - Sheriff’s Office/Public Safety Building Access Control
& CCTV System Replacement Agreement, as shown on page _______, in the
amount of $356,257.20 (including equipment subject to owner direct purchase) to
SiteSecure, Inc., Sanford, FL.
13. Award
RFP-600594-09/BJC - Appraisals Services Agreement, as shown on page _______,
for Neighborhood Stabilization Program to On Time Appraisals, Inc., Oviedo; St.
Johns Realty Co., Sanford; and Su Casa Appraisals, Inc., Altamonte Springs.
14. Waive the procurement process and approve Amendment #2, as shown on
page _______, for an additional three (3) year term to M-600212-07/BJC - General
Lake Management Services and Assistance with Dean Enterprises, Orlando,
Florida, with an estimated annual amount of $49,900.00.
Community Services
Community
Assistance
15. Approve
and accept an award to Seminole County of $45,500.00 from the Heart of Florida
United Way. The local Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) will provide
funds for rental, mortgage and utility assistance to eligible residents of
Seminole County.
Economic Development
Tourism
Development
16. Withdrawal of request to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an
agreement with Orlando-Cocoa ISA for the 2009 ISA Softball Tournaments in the
amount of $9,000.00.
Environmental Services
Business
Office
17. Approve
the release of the original Water & Sewer Maintenance Agreement with Letter
of Credit in the amount of $3,207.10 for the project known as Marsden Residence
(Prairie Lake Park).
18. Approve
the release of the original Water & Sewer Maintenance Bond in the amount of
$27,702.95 for the project known as Copper Chase (Off-Site).
19. Approve
the release of the original Water & Sewer Maintenance Bond in the amount of
$87,783.96 for the project known as Clifton Park.
20. Approve
the release of the original Water & Sewer Maintenance Bond in the amount of
$32,305.37 for the project known as Stratford Green.
21. Approve
the release of the original Water & Sewer Maintenance Bond in the amount of
$50,112.90 for the project known as Bella Foresta.
22. Approve
the release of the original Water & Sewer Maintenance Agreement with Letter
of Credit in the amount of $20,597.00 for the project known as Heatherwood.
23. Approve
the release of the original Water & Sewer Cash Maintenance Bond with Escrow
Agreement in the amount of $3,945.00 for the project known as Ruth’s Chris
Steak House.
Fiscal Services
Administrative
24. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement, as shown on page _______,
with the Florida Department of Financial Services in acceptance of $52,473.00
allocated under the 2007-2010 Homeland Security/Florida Domestic Preparedness -
HazMat Response Grant Program.
25. Request
authorization to advertise and hold a public hearing on April 28th to amend the
FY 2008/09 Budget to reflect actual fund balances as stated in the 2008
year-end CAFR, to adjust for major revenue declines, to reconcile grant project
amounts to actual results and various other requested operational adjustments.
26. Approval
to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice requesting
$500,000.00 in funding through their Recovery Act: Local Youth Mentoring
Initiative; and authorize the County Manager to execute any supporting
documents as may be required for the application.
27. Approval
to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Forestry requesting
$20,000.00 in funding through their Urban and Community Forestry Program;
authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution #2009-R-70, as shown on page
______, in support of the project; and authorize the County Manager to execute
other supporting documents as may be required for the application.
28. Approval
to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice requesting $750,000.00
in funding through their Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive
Program; and authorize the County Manager to execute any supporting documents
as may be required for the application.
Budget
29. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution #2009-R-66, as shown on page
_______, implementing Budget Amendment Request #09-40 in the amount of
$52,473.00 to the Public Safety Federal Grants Fund to recognize proceeds from
the Federal Department of Homeland Security grant.
Leisure Services
Greenways
and Trails
30. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement, as shown on
page _______, with the City of Casselberry for the City to provide roadway
landscape median and right-of-way maintenance for this segment of County Road
Seminola Boulevard as described in the agreement.
Parks
and Recreation
31. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute a Facilities Use Agreement, as shown on
page _______, with CMA of Orlando, Inc. to offer fitness programs at Sylvan
Lake Park.
32. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute a Facilities Use Agreement, as shown on
page _______, with Focus Performing Arts to offer programming at Sylvan Lake
Park.
Planning and Development
Development
Review
33. Authorize
the release of a Letter of Credit in the amount of $125,000, for Wilson Park
Subdivision. (M/I Homes of Orlando, LLC)
34. Authorize
the release of Performance Bonds ($388,714 & $91,385.64) for Veramonte
Subdivision. (KMT Development, LLC)
Public Works
Engineering
36. Adopt
appropriate Resolution #2009-R-67, as shown on page _______, and authorize the
Chairman to execute Supplemental No. 1, as shown on page _______, to the Local
Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation
for the design of Audible Pavement Markings on Osceola Road from State Road 46
to the entrance of the Seminole County Landfill. (FDOT FPN: 423965-1-38-01)
37. Adopt
appropriate Resolution #2009-R-68, as shown on page _______, and authorize the
Chairman to execute a Locally Funded Agreement, as shown on page _______,
between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Seminole
County for the construction of State Road 426 from Tuskawilla Road to State
Road 417 (FDOT - Financial Management Numbers 423311-1-52-01 &
423359-1-52-01). Authorize issuance of a check in the amount of $2,000,000 from
funds in the County’s 2008/2009 Fiscal Year Budget to be paid to the Florida
Department of Transportation by at least 60 days after execution of this
agreement or not later than October 19, 2009.
38. Adopt
appropriate Resolution #2009-R-69, as shown on page _______, accepting two (2)
Quit Claim Deeds, as shown on page _______, (Brenedette Hardy-Blake and Emory
Blake to Seminole County) for property needed for roadway improvements to East
20th Street.
39. Approve
and authorize the Chairman to execute an Amendment, as shown on page _______,
to Amended and Restated Joint Facilitation of Public Infrastructure Agreement
and Grant of Easement with Inland Atlantic Seminole, Inc.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Consideration
of request for a Special Event Permit for the Blues for Schools event to be
held at 1485 South CR 419 on April 25, 2009 from 4 p.m. until 12 a.m.
Chairman
Dallari stated this event will be held at an alcohol establishment and the area
that is going to be used for parking has been cleared without pulling a
permit. He said there are several code
enforcement issues on the property and it is located across the street from the
Girl Scout camp.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Planning & Development Director, Dori
DeBord, addressed the Board to advise that in speaking with the Sheriff’s
Office, there are some violations on the property that the owners are working
on with the Sheriff. However, there has
been no formal action taken by the Code Enforcement Board at this time.
Commissioner
McLean stated he is uncomfortable with approving the permit until there are
some definitive answers on the violations.
Commissioner
Carey pointed out that there is no official Code Enforcement Board action ongoing
at this time and this event has been advertised for ten days from now. The event will benefit Seminole County
schools.
Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded
by Commissioner Henley to deny request for a Special Event Permit for the Blues
for Schools Event to be held at 1485 South CR 419 on April 25, 2009, until the
Board receives some answers.
Under
discussion, Commissioner Henley stated he believes the Board needs to be
careful in approving events that are making their money off of alcohol sales. He said he does not want to see a
proliferation of these types of events.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Ms. DeBord stated she will speak to the
Sheriff’s Office to determine the status of the outstanding violations.
Chairman
Dallari reiterated his concern about the Girl Scout Camp being in close
proximity to the property in question.
Commissioner
Carey said that the event is taking place on property that has a bar and grill
on it and it routinely is open late at night.
Commissioner
McLean stated that the event will have outdoor amplification.
County
Attorney, Robert McMillan, advised there has been no due process on the code
violations, therefore, he cautioned the Board about using those violations for
the basis of denying the permit. He
added that the hours and proximity to the camp are legitimate reasons for
denial.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he cannot support the motion. Discussion ensued.
Ms. DeBord
advised staff does recommend approval of the permit based on the information
they received from the applicant.
Commissioner
McLean withdrew his previous motion
and Commissioner Henley withdrew his second.
Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded
by Commissioner Carey to grant a Special Event Permit for the Blues for Schools
Event to be held at 1485 South CR 419 on April 25, 2009, from 4 p.m. to 12
a.m., subject to the following: (1)
Notifying the Girl Scout camp of the event and having them be comfortable with
it; and (2) Off-duty police officers present for crowd control and traffic on
419.
Districts
2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner
Dallari voted NAY.
CONSTITUTIONAL
OFFICERS’ REPORTS
CLERK’S
OFFICE
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded
by Commissioner McLean to approve and authorize the following: Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page
_______, dated March 9, 16 and 23, 2009; Payroll Approval List, as shown on
page _______, dated March 19, 2009; and approval of Official BCC Minutes dated
March 10, 2009.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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The Board
noted, for information only, the following Clerk’s “received & filed”:
1.
Work
Order #5, as shown on page _______, to PS-2564-08.
2.
First
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to RFP-600254-07.
3.
Assistant
and Associate Tennis Pro Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Jason
Cordova.
4.
Parks
Contract, as shown on page _______, for Steve DeCresie.
5.
Change
Order #1, as shown on page _______, to CC-3076-08.
6.
Closeout,
as shown on page _______, for CC-3138-08.
7.
Change
Orders #1, #2 and #3 to Work Order #29, as shown on page ________, to
CC-1075-06.
8.
Letter
to Delro Partners LLC from Sandy Neminski, Impact Fee Coordinator, relating to
outstanding Seminole County Impact Fees.
9.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to M-3193-08.
10.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #42 to PS-1529-06.
11.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #4 to PS-2249-07.
12.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #5 to PS-2249-07.
13.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #6 to PS-2249-07.
14.
IFB-600532-09
Contract, as shown on page _______, for Cedar Ridge Landscaping and Grounds
Maintenance, Helping Hand Lawn Care, Inc.
15.
Change
Order #2, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #1 to CC-1284-07.
16.
E-mail
to Susan Vernon-Devlin, Community Information Director, from Bruce McMenemy,
Chief Deputy Clerk, and response e-mail from Ms. Devlin, relating to Public
Records Request/Coto Correspondence.
17.
E-mail
to Cindy Coto, County Manager, from Bruce McMenemy, Chief Deputy Clerk, and
response e-mail from Ms. Coto, relating to CH2M Hill.
18.
E-mail
to Susan-Vernon-Devlin, Community Information Director, from Bruce McMenemy,
Chief Deputy Clerk, relating to Public Records Request/Coto Correspondence
(CH2M Hill).
19.
Work
Order #36, as shown on page _______, to RFP-0225-05.
20.
Memorandum
to BCC from Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Circuit Court, Re: Contract Auditor Collaboration Efforts.
21.
Work
Order #19, as shown on page _______, to CC-1284-06.
22.
Work
Order #4, as shown on page _______, to CC-2183-07.
23.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #30 to PS-0381-06.
24.
Amendment
#2, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #3 to PS-1529-06.
25.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #15 to PS-1529-06.
26.
Amendment
#2, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #19 to PS-1529-06.
27.
Third
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to IFB-600168-07.
28.
Parks
Contract, as shown on page _______, for David Crosby.
29.
Title
Opinion, as shown on page _______, for King’s Landing at Lake Jessup
Subdivision.
30.
Maintenance
Bond, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $4,499.50 for Alaqua Clubhouse
Subdivision.
31.
Amendment
#2, as shown on page ______, to Work Order #1 to PS-0955-06.
32.
Work
Order #9, as shown on page ______, to PS-5102-01.
33.
Customer
Agreement for Reclaimed Water Rates and Reclaimed Water Flow, Distribution,
Delivery and Spray Easement, as shown on page _______, for EQR-Alafaya LLC-Traditions
at Alafaya.
34.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #89 to PS-5150-03.
35.
Work
Order #2, as shown on page _______, to PS-3166-08.
36.
BOA
Development Orders, as shown on page _______, for the following: Leonard & Roberta Valania; Michael
Lofaro; Weldon Brenton; Ron Smith; John & Jill Mahramus; Leon Deuel; and
Robert Maier.
37.
Special
Warranty Deed, as shown on page _______, Subject to Reverter Clause, City of
Altamonte Springs, for transfer of Fire Station 14.
38.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #16 to PS-5175-04.
39.
E-mail
to BCC from Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Circuit Court, and response e-mail from
Cindy Coto, County Manager, relating to notification of audit engagement of
PS-5190-05.
40.
Work
Order #67, as shown on page _______, to PS-5120-02.
41.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #51 to PS-5120-02.
42.
E-mail
to BCC and County Manager from Maryanne Morse relating to notification of audit
engagement for PS-5190-05.
43.
E-mail
to Cindy Coto, County Manager, from Bruce McMenemy, Chief Deputy Clerk,
relating to no budget for Master Agreements for PS-5190-05.
44.
Copy
of letter to Mr. Harry Barley, MetroPlan Orlando, relating to reappointment and
appointments to the Orlando Urban Area Transportation Study Citizens Advisory
Committee.
45.
Copy
of letter to Ms. Terri Fish, Fred R. Wilson Memorial Board of Trustees Law
Library, relating to reappointment to the Law Library.
46.
Copy
of letter to Mr. Morgan Woodward, Animal Services Manager, relating to
reappointment and appointment to the Animal Control Board.
47.
Tennis
Developmental Instructor Agreement, as shown on page _______, with Stefan
Rivas.
48.
Memorandum
to Joe Forte, Deputy County Manager, and Cindy Coto, County Manager, from Bruce
McMenemy, Chief Deputy Clerk, relating to BAR Consent Agenda Item #16 for March
24th Board meeting.
49.
Work
Orders #4 and #5, as shown on page ______, to PS-1742-07.
50.
Work
Order #8, as shown on page _______, to PS-2249-07.
51.
Maintenance
Bond, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $5,920 for the project known
as Airport Blvd. BUB Warehouse; and Maintenance Agreement in the amount of
$3,800 for the project known as Casa Verde Blvd. Right-of-way.
52.
E-mail
from Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Court, to BCC Aides and Joseph Forte, Deputy
County Manager, and response e-mail from Cindy Coto, County Manager, relating
to Notification of Audit Engagement for PS-5190-05.
53.
Revenue
Agreement, as shown on page _______, with University of Florida Board of
Trustees for the Florida Yards & Neighborhood Program approved by the Board
on November 18, 2008.
54.
IFB-600569-09
Contract, as shown on page _______, for Pressure Cleaning Services, Mel Hayes
Painting.
55.
Work
Order #91, as shown on page _______, to PS-5150-03.
56.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #1 to PS-2108-07.
57.
Change
Order #2, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #12 to CC-0012-05.
58.
Closeout,
as shown on page _______, for Work Order #1 to CC-2184-07.
59.
Performance
Bond, as shown on page _______, for RFP-600094-06.
60.
Closeout,
as shown on page _______, for Work Order #14 to CC-1284-06.
61.
Closeout,
as shown on page _______, for Work Order #25 to CC-1075-06.
62.
Work
Order #112, as shown on page _______, to PS-5165-04.
63.
Work
Order #50, as shown on page _______, to PS-1529-06.
64.
Third
Amendment, as shown on page _______, to IFB-3099-05.
65.
Bill
of Sale, as shown on page _______, accepting Potable and Reclaim Water Systems
within the project known as Alaqua Clubhouse Subdivision.
66.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page _______, to Work Order #27 to PS-0381-06.
67.
Amendment
#1, as shown on page ________, to CC-3938-07.
68.
Change
Order #4, as shown on page ________, to CC-3112-08.
69.
Bids
as follows: RFP-600605-09;
IFB-600598-09; CC-4192-09 & CD; RFP-600584-09; PS-4202-09; RFP-600600-09;
CC-4259-09 & CD of Solicitation Files; RFP-600563-09; and IFB-600612-09.
SHERIFF’S
OFFICE
Consideration
of request to submit a grant application to the Department of Justice, Office
of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), for the COPS Hiring
Recovery Program was presented.
Commissioner
Carey stated she is in support of the grant and believes it is great for three years
of funding.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Penny Fleming, Sheriff’s Office, addressed the
Board to advise over the years they have gotten 41 positions through the COPS
grant. She further advised that all 41
are still on staff.
Commissioner
Carey questioned what will happen to these requested positions after the
three-year grant expires. Whereupon,
Director Fleming stated after the three years, they will look at what they have
accomplished with those positions and if they want to retain them, they will do
so within their budget or transfer them into vacant positions.
Commissioner
Henley said that if the Board approves this grant, he believes they are voting
for an increase in the Sheriff’s budget in year four. Therefore, he said he will not be supporting
the approval of the grant.
Commissioner
McLean agreed with Commissioner Henley that this would be obligating the County
to pay for these positions in year four.
Commissioner
Carey stated this is a grant in the amount of over $500,000 and she knows the
Sheriff needs these three positions.
Upon further inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Director Fleming explained
that they will be looking to hire three general assignment investigators. She reminded the Board that the Sheriff
consolidated the six districts into three regional districts last year; and
they would be adding an investigator to each of these three districts. They would be handling property crime,
missing persons and any crime other than homicide.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated the issue is that these positions end up being in the
regular budget when the grant money runs out.
He added that he believes the Sheriff has done an excellent job, but the
County is going to have to make some drastic cuts because of the economic
times.
Commissioner
Carey said it is not the BCC’s job to tell the Sheriff how to budget.
Motion by Commissioner Carey to
authorize the Sheriff’s Office to execute and submit a grant application to the
Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS
Office), for the COPS Hiring Recovery Program and authorize the Sheriff to sign
future documents relating to the grant.
The
Chairman called for a second to the motion three times without response,
whereupon, the motion died for the lack
of same.
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Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to approve and authorize the
following:
42. Approval for the Sheriff’s Office to execute
and submit Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Recovery Act –
Local JAG formula grant program; and authorization for the Sheriff to sign
future documents relating to the grant.
43. Approval by the BCC to contribute $5,100 from
the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide funding in support of the Seminole
County Bullying Prevention Program.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
REGULAR
AGENDA
County
Engineer, Jerry McCollum, addressed the Board to request direction with regard
to the Pedestrian Overpass over Red Bug Lake Road at SR 426. He displayed the County prototype and the City
of Oviedo’s proposed structure. He said
County staff has been in contact with the City and has made it clear that the
City would be responsible for all costs over and above the prototype
construction and maintenance costs. He
added that this is the last overpass to be built and there is an underpass to
be built on Lake Mary Boulevard at International Parkway.
Commissioner
McLean stated he would like to have the City commit in writing to paying the
cost for their requested design so that there is no confusion.
Commissioner
Henley suggested the Board authorize the County Manager or Chairman to
communicate with the City advising that the Board is willing to go with their
design if they pick up the additional cost for same.
Commissioner
Carey stated this is $4 million and she does not support the overpass.
Mr.
McCollum advised that there are enhancement funds available that might come out
of the Stimulus Package and the County could use those monies for this
project. He added that if the County gets
the bid proposal out, this project would meet the requirements for that
money.
Commissioner
Carey said that using Federal Stimulus dollars for this project is a great idea
and she would like to see them also used for the underpass. She suggested putting bid proposals out for
both projects.
Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded
by Commissioner Van Der Weide to authorize staff to proceed forward with going
out to bid for the Pedestrian Overpass over Red Bug Lake Road at SR 426 (County
prototype & City’s proposed structure); direct the Chairman to communicate
with the City of Oviedo making it clear that the City will pay for any
additional costs for the enhanced City design and maintenance costs.
Under
discussion, Commissioner Carey stated that it is the understanding that the
County will seek Federal funding for this project.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, the Chairman advised it is the Board’s direction
for staff to also seek Federal Stimulus money for the Underpass on Lake Mary
Boulevard at International Drive. Mr.
McCollum stated staff will also look at obtaining stimulus money for the
overpass at the Red Bug Lake Elementary School.
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The
Chairman recessed the meeting at 11:05 a.m., reconvening it at 11:14 a.m., this
same date.
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Planner,
Ian Sikonia, addressed the Board to present the Final Master Plan for MGM
Industrial Park located on the east side of Richmond Avenue approximately ½
mile south of the intersection of SR 46 and Richmond Avenue, Jack
Reynolds. He advised the proposed uses
for the site include all the permitted uses in the M-1 (Industrial) zoning
district and outdoor storage. The
proposed plan indicates that the project will contain a total of 59,400 square
feet divided between six buildings.
Office uses will be limited to 14,400 square feet and warehouse uses are
limited to 45,000 square feet. He said
the applicant proposes to develop the industrial park into six phases, the
first of which would be Building One and the infrastructure of the
development. He added the plan complies
with all the conditions in the approved D.O. and staff recommends
approval.
District
Commissioner Carey asked staff to have the applicant look into the possibility
of putting in water and sewer because another development in the area will be
coming through.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded
by Commissioner Henley to approve the Final Master Plan and Developers
Commitment Agreement, as shown on page _______, for the MGM Industrial Park
PUD, consisting of 5.56 acres, located on the east side of Richmond Avenue
approximately ½ mile south of the intersection of SR 46 and Richmond Avenue,
Jack Reynolds; and authorize the Chairman to execute same, based on staff
findings.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Parks
Manager Bryan Nipe addressed the Board to request direction with regard to the
existing house at Wilson’s Landing Park.
He stated that on August 12, 2008, the staff brought to the Board a
concept for improvements to the property which were made possible in part by a
FRDAP Grant received for $76,281.10. The
scope included a pavilion, interpretive signage, boardwalk improvements and
hiking path; but did not address the uses for the existing vacant house. He said staff is offering two options –
Option #1 includes costs showing the amenities awarded through grant funding
and renovation of the existing house for use as office space. Option #2 includes costs to remove the house and,
in its footprint, install a pavilion. He
displayed drawings of the proposed options, advising Option #1 would cost
$795,006 and Option #2 would cost $164,956 for the structures, plus $78,657 for
the hardscape.
Commissioner
Carey stated that the roof has already been done and she believes the estimate
for the renovation will be much lower than what came in last year. She requested the Board direct staff to have
a set of plans drawn up for the renovation of the house and bid it out to see
what the cost comes in at. She added
that she believes the $795,006 estimate is high. She further stated that there are a lot of
people who would volunteer to do a lot of the work and she would like to see if
there is an economic way to develop this property so it can be used by the
public.
Commissioner
McLean stated the house is not historic and cannot be used in its current
condition. He said the dollars to
renovate the house are not allocated at this time and he is not comfortable
with spending that money. Therefore, he
would be in favor of moving forward with Option #2.
A brief
discussion ensued between Commissioner Carey and Ms. Coto as to whether Natural
Land funds could be used on the renovation.
Commissioner
Henley stated he has never been in favor of renovating the house and renting it
out to organizations for office use because they bought the property in order
to protect it from development.
Commissioner
Carey reiterated that she would like to see what the numbers are after plans
are drawn up.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide voiced concern with allowing one agency to occupy the house when
it is renovated with taxpayers’ money.
Motion by Commissioner Carey to direct
staff to have a set of plans drawn up for the renovation of the house at
Wilson’s Landing Park and put the plans out to bid with the results of same to
be brought back to the Board for further consideration.
The
Chairman called for a second to the motion three times without response,
whereupon the motion died for the lack
of same.
Motion by Commissioner McLean, seconded
by Commissioner Van Der Weide to approve Option #2 which includes removal of
the house at Wilson’s Landing Park, construction of a pavilion in the footprint
of the existing house and the addition of paths to the boardwalk and existing
walkways, interpretive signage and modification to and installation of a
mooring platform on the existing boardwalk.
Under discussion,
Commissioner Henley stated the other concern he has about the house is the
continuing maintenance and operation costs for it.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 4 voted AYE.
Commissioner
Carey voted NAY.
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Assistant
Planning Manager, Tina Williamson, addressed the Board to present the request
for reduction of penalty for Code Enforcement Lien for Case #08-95-CEB,
property located at 702 Fox Valley, Longwood, Scott H. Weiner and Linda M.
Holden-Weiner (previous owners) and Erin Rhodes, Trustee (current owner).
Bill Ross,
realtor, addressed the Board to advise the property has been in foreclosure for
over a year and Mr. Weiner has been in and out of the hospital. He said the Weiners were unaware of the accruing
fine because they had already moved out of the house. He further said the violation has been
corrected and there are new buyers who want to purchase the property on a short
sale. He further said that all parties
have come up with $5,000 for satisfying the fine; therefore, he asked for the
reduction in fine to that amount.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Henley, County Attorney Robert McMillan advised there
was never a judgment made in the foreclosure, but he assumes it is still
pending.
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide,
seconded by Commissioner Henley to approve a reduction to the Code Enforcement
Lien from $51,750 to $27,230.80, which represents a 50% reduction of the total
lien plus administrative costs of $1,355.80 for Case #08-95-CEB, for property
located at 702 Fox Valley Drive, Longwood, Scott H. Weiner & Linda M.
Holden-Weiner (previous owners) and Erin Rhodes, Trustee (current owner); and
require these costs to be paid within 90 days or the lien will revert to its
original amount; and upon payment in full, authorize the Chairman to execute
the Satisfaction of Lien.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY
MANAGER’S BRIEFING
Ms. Coto
advised the Board, for information only, of the termination of the Interlocal
Agreement between Seminole County and East Central Florida Regional Planning
Council for the installation and maintenance responsibilities for the Central
Florida Geographic Information System.
LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE
Commissioner
Van Der Weide left the meeting at this time.
Assistant
County Manager, Sabrina O’Bryan, addressed the Board to give an update on the
legislative program (copy received & filed), advising SB 1974 (companion
bill to HB 1133) prohibiting counties from enforcing limits of activity in the
rural area, was added to the Finance & Tax Council’s agenda.
Commissioner
Carey expressed her concern with SB 274, requiring the DEP to delineate the spring
sheds on specified springs, stating this also requires the Department of Health
to implement onsite sewage treatment and disposal system inspections. She said this can be attached to any other
bill and become law and the Board needs to pay close attention to it.
Ms.
O’Bryan advised that the proposed solid waste disposal fee does have a House Bill
(HB 5121) but there is no Senate companion bill at this time. She said the MSBU staff ran some calculations
and estimated that it would cost $2.24 per year per household.
Johnny
Edwards, Solid Waste Manager, addressed the Board to advise that facilities
with incinerators would not have to pay this tipping fee.
Chairman
Dallari questioned if there is an exemption for using methane for energy. Whereupon, Mr. Edwards advised unfortunately
there is no exemption in the bill.
Ms.
O’Bryan advised Collier County and others are moving forward with a resolution
in opposition to this bill.
The Board,
by unanimous consensus, directed
staff to prepare a resolution with regard to HB 5121 and bring it back for
consideration at this afternoon’s meeting.
Ms.
O’Bryan discussed SB 1590, Communications Services Taxes, stating there is a
bill out there that would hold the collection of this until 2011. She added that the House Bill is no longer
identical to the Senate Bill. She advised
that SB 1906 (Tabor) is going to the Government & Oversight Committee on
April 16.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Ms. O’Bryan advised there is a committee meeting
scheduled for April 15 on SunRail.
Ms. O’Bryan
advised that the County’s Health Department is concerned over SB 1662, which
limits the Department’s ability to fill positions throughout the year to
provide services to the residents. She
said they would like to oppose the repeal of the rate exemption.
The Board
voiced no objections to sending a
letter in opposition to SB 1662 and asking the County’s lobbyist to help with
this.
Commissioner
Henley requested that staff copy the municipalities on all these letters and
resolutions so that they know the position the County is taking.
Ms.
O’Bryan advised SB 1786 requires a $200 per Comp Plan Amendment charge paid by
the County to DCA for review of amendments.
She also advised that appropriation budgets are coming in for both the
House and the Senate and the difference between them is about $500
million. She said a Transportation
Revenue Study Committee is being proposed by SB 582 and she will forward the
proposed composition of that committee to the Board. She stated that both the House and Senate are
considering reductions to mental health facilities. The Senate is considering a 5% reduction
which would result in about a $400,000 reduction to the Seminole County Mental
Health Facility and the House is considering removing that program in its
entirety.
Commissioner
Carey stated she would be very concerned about this as the County could not
afford not to have a mental health facility and, therefore, this would be
another unfunded mandate. She suggested
moving forward with a resolution of concern about this proposal. The Board voiced no objections to bringing back a resolution for Board’s
consideration at this afternoon’s meeting.
Ms.
O’Bryan stated the latest update on the Stimulus Funding is that Seminole
County will be getting close to $16 million.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Henley, the Chairman stated he will be bringing forward
to the Board at this afternoon’s meeting a letter dealing with the proposed
gambling movement.
COUNTY
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
County
Attorney Robert McMillan advised that a settlement has been reached with regard
to C.O.D. Trees and same will be discussed under the County Manager’s Report
this afternoon.
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The
Chairman recessed the meeting at 12:10 p.m., reconvening at 1:30 p.m., this
same date with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of
Deputy Clerk Sandy McCann, who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Eva Roach, who were
present in the Opening Session.
PROOFS OF
PUBLICATION
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide,
seconded by Commissioner Henley to authorize the filing of the proofs of
publication for this meeting's scheduled public hearings into the Official
Record.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
LAKE OF THE
WOODS MSBU
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider an Ordinance establishing the Lake of the Woods Aquatic Weed Control
MSBU and the related sharing agreement between Seminole County and the Lake of
the Woods Homeowners Association, received and filed.
Carol
Watral, Fiscal Services, addressed the Board to review the petition
process. She stated 47 parcels are
residential or commercial parcels and six are common element land parcels. For collection purposes, the assessment
assigned to four of the six common element parcels will be allocated to the
parcels associated with each respective common element parcel. The two remaining common element parcels are
owned by the Lake of the Woods Homeowners Association. In lieu of collecting the assessment assigned
to these two parcels from the associated parcels, the Association has requested
the establishment of a cost sharing agreement between the County and the
Association. Execution of this agreement
is proposed in conjunction with the establishment of the MSBU. The initial cost of the MSBU will be incurred
in 2008/2009 with funding to be in advance with MSBU funds. Repayment will be allocated over the first
five years of the MSBU. The initial
assessment to property owners is estimated at $380 per lakefront parcel and
will be included in the 2010 tax bill.
No one
spoke in support or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Henley,
seconded by Commissioner McLean to adopt Ordinance #2009-14, as shown on page
_________, establishing the Lake of the Woods Aquatic Weed Control MSBU and
approve the related Cost Sharing Agreement, as shown on page _________, between
Seminole County and the Lake of the Woods Homeowners Association, as described
in the proof of publication.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
REZONE/Garth
Schweizer
Proof of
publication, as shown on page ________, calling for a public hearing to
consider request to Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to PUD (Planned Unit
Development) for approximately 1.60 acres located at the northwest corner of
the intersection of Monroe Road and Church Street, Garth Schweizer, received
and filed.
Austin
Watkins, Planning, addressed the Board to advise the applicant is planning to
develop a 9,336 sq. ft. office park with a 108 seat/2,296 sq. ft. sit-down
restaurant. The applicant is proposing
permitted uses in the OP (Office) zoning classification of the Seminole County
Land Development Code (LDC) plus sit-down restaurants. The prohibited uses are daycares, churches,
schools and adult-living facilities. The
subject property is assigned Higher Intensity Planned-Target Industry Future
Land Use designation. The requested uses
of those permitted in the OP zoning classification are consistent with the
Seminole County Comprehensive Plan, Target Industry Uses. The applicant is proposing to design the
site, structures, and accessory detail in accordance with the Florida Green
Building Coalition (FGBC) Green Commercial Building standards. The applicant is proposing numerous “green”
building features as outlined in the staff report. The applicant is requesting a parking waiver
and staff has reviewed the waiver request and finds that the proposal justifies
the parking waiver for reasons outlined in the staff report. The Planning & Zoning (P&Z)
Commission recommended approval of the request.
Staff also recommends approval of the request based on staff findings.
Attorney
Tom Callen, representing the applicant, addressed the Board to state he accepts
staff recommendations and will answer any questions.
No one
spoke in support or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Henley to adopt Ordinance #2009-15, as shown on page
________, approving rezoning from A-1 (Agriculture) to PUD (Planned Unit
Development) for approximately 1.60 acres located at the northwest corner of
the intersection of Monroe Road and Church Street, approval of the Preliminary
Master Plan and Development Order, as shown on page _________, as described in
the proof of publication, Garth Schweizer, based on staff findings.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
CHAIRMAN’S
REPORT
Chairman
Dallari stated at the Metro Planning meeting last week Mayor Rich Crotty was a
little hesitant with the Regional Expressway Authority. He said the Expressway Authority is meeting
in May and for them to have a regional board he would like to know if the Board
would like to move forward with a regional authority rather than having small
Expressway Authorities in each county.
Commissioner
Henley stated he brought this up a couple weeks ago and there was an immediate
response in favor from two Orange County Commissioners. Mr. Snyder asked him to support it and his
response was that he would enthusiastically support it as long as Seminole
County had a seat on the board. He
informed Mr. Snyder that he does not relish the idea of a Board where Seminole
County does not have some control and is not responsible to the citizens.
Chairman
Dallari stated he spoke to Harry Barley` today and he indicated that Lake
County would be interested in moving forward with this as well.
Commissioner
Carey stated in her mind, that building the Wekiva Parkway would trigger it to
become a regional board. Otherwise, they
would control everything within the jurisdiction of Orange County. She stated the portion that completes the
beltway in Osceola County is controlled by the Osceola County BCC and she
doesn’t know how that will work out. She
added she would like to know how it will work with Seminole County.
Gary
Johnson, Public Works Director, addressed the Board to state the current
Seminole Expressway is operated and maintained by the turnpike enterprise up to
the point where they discuss using tolls as a means of financing Wekiva
Parkway. The Wekiva Parkway as it would
have been built in Seminole County was intended to be operated and maintained
by the Florida Dept. of Transportation facility. He stated he believes that in order to deal
with the operation and maintenance of the toll road, they would either have a
regional authority include the operation and maintenance, or they would
negotiate an agreement with the turnpike enterprise.
Chairman
Dallari stated he feels this would take some time to go through the Legislature
and they need to start the ball rolling by sending a letter to all affected
parties as well as FDOT.
Commissioner
Carey asked if the revenues from the segment the Turnpike Authority manages now
is obligated out to a certain date with a financing scheme. Mr. Johnson stated that is a possibility.
Commissioner
Henley stated a study was done about the possibility of tolls from SR 417 to
I-95 and Volusia County was not happy with that.
Commissioner
McLean stated he appreciates all the work the Expressway Authority does, but he
feels it is time to move towards a regional approach.
Upon
inquiry by Chairman Dallari, Commissioner Henley suggested the Board make a
motion to endorse the concept of a regional Expressway Authority and then they
will be on the record. He said the Board
can inform MPO of this and then they will be on board.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he feels they can bring this up at the Seminole County
Expressway Authority meeting.
Commissioner
Henley suggested briefing the mayors and managers at their next meeting.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Chairman Dallari advised they can write a letter
to the Orange County Expressway Authority as well as MPO letting them know what
they are planning to do. There was consensus from the Board to move
forward with same.
Commissioner
Henley stated he can assure the Board that the Expressway Authority is not
going to be supportive of this.
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Chairman
Dallari requested that Ms. Coto set up a date and time for a joint meeting with
Volusia County Commissioners relating to transportation and water issues.
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Chairman
Dallari stated he has drafted a letter (received and filed) to the State
Representatives with regard to expanding gambling in Seminole County.
Mr.
McMillan clarified for Commissioner Carey the referendum on gambling that was
approved by the voters.
Commissioner
Carey suggested putting something in the letter that says Seminole County is
opposed to any gambling expansion without a voter referendum.
Mr.
McMillan stated what the charter does is prohibit the BCC, as elected
officials, from taking any action that would allow it to occur.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide clarified the reason they put those restrictions in the charter
is there came a time when they were going to put river boats on the port and
they put a stop to that. It was placed
in the charter for additional protection.
The consensus of the Board was to move
forward with sending a letter to the Legislature opposing efforts to expand
gambling in Seminole County.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Ms. Coto advised this letter will be sent to
all the delegates as well as the municipalities.
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Chairman
Dallari stated Ed Delapart is asking that a letter (received and filed) be sent
to Mayor Cyndi Stevenson, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
relating to protecting the St. Johns River.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey,
Mr. McMillan advised the time line for any appeal is 30 days from the date the
permit is issued. He stated it will
probably be within the next 45 days and he is expecting an appeal from the
River Keepers and the purpose of the letter is to try to limit it to the River
Keepers.
Commissioner McLean stated he
served with Chairman Stevenson on the Intergovernmental Relations Board and he
will be glad to reach out to her with regard to this letter.
The consensus of the Board was to move
forward with sending the letter to Mayor Stevenson.
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Chairman
Dallari commended the Purchasing Department for winning the 2009 Excellence
Award. He requested Ms. Coto to pass
this on to staff.
COMMUNICATIONS
AND/OR REPORTS
The
following Communications and/or Reports were received and filed:
1.
Copy
of letter (with attachments) dated 3/23/09 from Pam Rauch, FP&L, to BCC re:
rate increase proposal filed with the FL Public Service Commission.
2.
Memorandum
dated 3/20/09 from Cindy Coto, County Manager, to BCC re: authorization to pay
for ice machine.
3.
Copy
of letter (with attachments) dated 3/24/09 from Chairman Dallari to Patricia
Bates, Mayor of Altamonte Springs, re: Yankee Lake Regional Water Treatment
Facility. (IDENTICAL LETTERS TO:
Charlene Glancy, Mayor of Casselberry; David Mealor, Mayor of Lake Mary; Brian
Sackett, Mayor of Longwood; Mary Lou Andrews, Mayor of Oviedo; John Bush, Mayor
of Winter Springs; Linda Kuhn, Mayor of Sanford)
4.
Copy
of letter dated 3/10/09 from Chairman Dallari, Commissioner McLean,
Commissioner Van Der Weide, Commissioner Henley and Commissioner Carey to
Governor Charlie Crist re: Wekiva Study Area Onsite Sewage Treatment &
Disposal Systems.
5.
Copy
of letter from Chairman Dallari to Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., State Surgeon
General, re: Wekiva Study Area Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems.
6.
Copy
of letter (with attachments) dated 3/26/09 from Cindy Coto, County Manager
re: Longwood annexations.
7.
Copy
of letter (with attachments) dated 3/28/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of
Casselberry, to Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: annexations of 2 vacant parcels
on Wilshire Blvd., 616 Lake Howell Rd., 958 Laura St., and 350 Anchor Rd.
8.
Notice
of 5/5/09 City of Altamonte Springs public hearing re: vacate and abandon of
750 Orienta Ave.
9.
Copy
of letter dated 3/25/09 from Louis Renjel, CSX Transportation, to FL Senator
Jeff Atwater re: SunRail and the sale of
a CSX corridor to the State of Florida.
10.
Letter
dated 3/24/09 from Margot Knight, United Arts of Central Florida, to Chairman
Dallari re: funding request for FY 2010.
11.
Memorandum
dated 3/30/09 from Rowdy Gaines, Rowdy’s Kidz/The Limu Co., through Boyd Karns,
Jr., Lake Mary High School Principal, to BCC re: new aquatic facility at Lake
Mary High.
12.
Letter
dated 3/25/09 from Greg Rockwell, SJRWMD, to Chairman Dallari re: SJRWMD
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report audit.
13.
Copy
of letter (with attachments) dated 3/31/09 from Minda Logan, United Arts of
Central Florida, to Jane Peterson, Library Services Director, re: Seminole
County/United Arts agreement 10/1/08-9/30/09 quarterly report January – March
2009.
14.
Letter
(with attachments) dated 3/31/09 from Sam Stark, Jonathan Mousseau, Tom Hagood
and Bruce Skwarlo, Central Florida Sports Commission, to Chairman Dallari re:
February monthly activities report.
15.
Letter
dated 3/25/09 from Liliana Acosta, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, to
Chairman Dallari re: request for funding.
16.
Memorandum
(with attachments) dated 3/23/09 from Cindy Coto, County Manager, to BCC re:
Request to Award Miscellaneous Agreement to R.W. Block Consulting, Inc.,
Orlando.
17.
Memorandum
(with attachments) dated 3/18/09 from Cindy Coto, County Manager, to BCC re:
PS-5190, CH2M Hill Program Management Services Agreement.
18.
Memorandum
(with attachments) dated 3/29/09 from Cindy Coto, County Manager, to BCC re:
Partnership Opportunity for Longwood and Seminole County.
19.
Copy
of letter dated 3/24/09 from Chairman Dallari to Congressman John Mica re: the
River-To-Sea-Loop trail system and development of a trail connection.
20.
Letter
dated 3/20/09 from Congresswoman Corrine Brown to Chairman Dallari re: summit
to explain competitive grant funding through American Recovery &
Reinvestment Act of 2009.
21.
Letter
(with attachments) dated 4/2/09 from John Bush, Mayor of Winter Springs, to
Chairman Dallari re: elimination of enclaves by agreement.
22.
Letter
dated 4/3/09 from Keith Glatz, FL Assoc. of Public Purchasing Officers, to
Chairman Dallari re: Excellence in Public Procurement Award to Seminole County
Government Purchasing & Contracts Division.
23.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 795 – 797 N.
Winter Park Dr.
24.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 800 Pine St.
25.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 1466 Bird Rd.
26.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 1490 Azalea
Ave.
27.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 2824-2826
Lakeview Dr.
28.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 2905 Oak Ln.
29.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 2913 Oak Ln.
30.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 148-C Azalea
Ave.
31.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 148-D Azalea
Ave.
32.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for 148-E Azalea
Ave.
33.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for Azalea Ave.
Submerged Parcel.
34.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for Belle Ave.
35.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to
Cindy Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for Helen
Street/Winter Park Dr. Parcel.
36.
Letter
(with attachment) dated 4/7/09 from Gerald Paradise, City of Casselberry, to Cindy
Coto, County Manager, re: voluntary annexation request for Vienna Dr.
DISTRICT
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner
Henley informed the Board that Sun State Trees has not made a great effort of
being in compliance with the requirements of the Board. He stated Sun State indicated that they are
moving things from other storage areas to that site.
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Commissioner
Henley stated the County had anticipated getting about $9 million of federal
funds for Lynx and they were notified that the new figure will be $31
million. The County will probably end up
with 300 shelters for bus stops. The
rest of the money will be going towards infrastructure and finishing up the
building. He said they are not going to
start committing dollars to those things that are reoccurring expenses. He added he anticipates the Board will be
receiving about a 5% reduction in their cost for Lynx and they should be
receiving a letter about that soon.
Commissioner
Carey stated she heard about some federal funds going for bus infrastructure
around the country. There were
discussions about the places that build the buses and how they will benefit
from that.
Kelli
Teague, Metro Orlando, addressed the Board to state it is possible that the
funding is coming from a separate category.
Commissioner
Carey requested that Ms. Teague check into that.
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Commissioner
Carey stated she had an opportunity to attend the Line Drive and Lipstick event
at the Seminole County Museum about women’s baseball last Thursday and it was a
great event. She stated Allison Gejes
(phonetic) sent some autograph material to be submitted to the museum for
everyone to look at.
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Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Henley to appoint John Batman to the Seminole County
Historical Commission to fill the unexpired term of Linda Batman who is
deceased.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Ms. Coto advised the staff recommendations for
extending the length of development orders and building permits will be brought
back at the next Board meeting.
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Commissioner
Carey submitted owner’s manuals (not received and filed) relating to treatment
systems for septic tanks. She said page
one has some warnings about the system.
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Commissioner
Carey reminded the Board that the Boy Scout Golden Eagle dinner is coming up at
the Lake Mary Marriott on April 23.
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Commissioner
Carey stated the County Manager is working on the priorities of the citizens’
survey and that will come back to the Board.
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Commissioner
Dallari advised a community meeting was held last week in Chuluota and
approximately 50 residents showed up. He
said they had a lot of nice things to say about staff as well as the BCC.
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Commissioner
Dallari stated the Central Florida Fair is scheduled for April 16 through April
26 at the West Colonial Drive Fairgrounds.
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Commissioner
Dallari stated he and Commissioner McLean were at 17-92 and Laura Street to
help Mrs. Valerie Barber Simpson walk across at the traffic light on
17-92. He stated this woman can get
things done and she assured him that she will be working to get SunRail
approved.
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Commissioner
Dallari stated he attended the Guardian Ad Litem Light of Hope ceremony on
April 5.
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Motion by Commissioner Henley,
seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to authorize Commissioner McLean to
travel to Tallahassee this evening to discuss with the Transportation and Economic
Committee the proposed SunRail.
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Commissioner
McLean stated the Board has had discussions about Phase II of SeminoleWay and
the next step is to get the actual parcel owners together and get them involved
with the public hearing portion of moving that forward. There was discussion about the idea of
citizen awareness and publicity. He said
he discussed with their lobbyist, Bobby Brantley, about approaching the Dept.
of Transportation in making signs for 17-92 to designate that area as
SeminoleWay. He stated they discussed
the possibility of placing four signs, one at the Port of Sanford, one at the
County line, and the Board can decide where to place the other two.
Commissioner
Henley recommended that Jerry McCollum get this done.
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Commissioner
McLean stated he will be speaking on behalf of Commissioner Henley at the
Evergreen Cemetery in Casselberry.
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Commissioner
McLean stated the Board has been involved with a five week educational program
at the high schools in regard to teaching 10th grade English students about the
ways of work, such as how to interview, how to present yourself, how to budget
your money, and how to set goals for yourself.
He added that this year he is going into a class that includes his
youngest daughter.
Mr.
McMillan left the meeting at this time.
COUNTY
MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Coto
submitted a rough draft Resolution (received and filed) relating to Seminole
Behavioral Healthcare.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Ms. Coto advised she is not sure if staff has
had an opportunity to speak with Jim Berko, Seminole Behavioral Healthcare
Director, relating to this, but if he has anything he wants to add, she will do
that.
The consensus of the Board was to adopt
appropriate Resolution #2009-R-71, as shown on page ________, supporting
continued State funding of special projects for the Seminole Behavioral
Healthcare with same to be sent to the Legislature Delegation.
Commissioner
Carey stated she would like staff to get in touch with Mr. Berko so that he can
add any pertinent info to the resolution.
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Ms. Coto
submitted a rough draft of a letter (received and filed) to the Legislative
Delegation relating to County Health Departments.
Mr.
McMillan reentered the meeting at this time.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner McLean, Ms. Coto advised she received this from the
Health Department but they can do a lead in based upon the activity that is
going on in Tallahassee.
Commissioner
Carey stated staff needs to do a grammar check on this as there is some missing
grammar in the second paragraph.
The consensus of the Board was to move
forward with the Health Dept. letter with the proposed changes as discussed.
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Ms. Coto
submitted a copy of a Resolution (received and filed) relating to solid waste
disposal tipping fees. She advised
Collier County adopted this resolution at their meeting today.
Motion by Commissioner McLean,
seconded by Commissioner Henley to adopt appropriate Resolution #2009-R-72, as
shown on page _________, opposing a solid waste disposal tipping fee to be sent
to the Legislative Delegation.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Ms. Coto
stated the County is getting a lot of notification relating to stimulus money
and she would like to get consensus from the Board that understanding the staff
is not to apply for anything that can’t be sustained at whatever dollars they
are asking for, there may be instances in the future where they will have to
bring those grant applications to the Board after the fact. If the Board does not find those acceptable,
then they can withdraw them at that time.
These grants are coming to staff quickly and they sometimes can’t meet
the time line for agendas.
The Board consented to moving forward with the
County Manager’s recommendation regarding Stimulus Fund Grants.
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Ms. Coto stated
the Board received a letter on April 2 from the city of Winter Springs
regarding annexations. The Board
approved, in 1986, an Interlocal Agreement with the city regarding enclaves. This was addressed about two years ago and at
that time the Board indicated that they would be willing to look at a model
similar to Longwood in which they agreed to annexations upon change of
ownership. The city of Winter Springs
was notified of this and they did not find that acceptable. The city is again requesting the County allow
them to annex these enclaves.
Commissioner
Henley recommended that they not get into the business of forcing citizens in
the County to annex into the cities. He
stated they can offer them an opportunity to enter into an interlocal agreement
where they can automatically annex when there is a change in ownership.
Commissioner
McLean asked how many parcels and how much acreage is involved.
Ms. Coto
advised there is a total of 264 acres and there are 17 enclaves. She stated she doesn’t know if those are
actually individual parcels. She said
she believes most of them are less than 10 acres and there are two parcels in
excess of 15 acres.
Commissioner
Carey stated mandatory annexation has not been the policy of this Board.
Commissioner
McLean stated not knowing what the individual circumstances are, he feels they
need to stay consistent with what they agreed to with the city of Longwood.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated what has been said here has been said for many years and
they have never forced anyone to annex.
He added he doesn’t think that policy has changed.
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Ms. Coto
submitted a copy of a memorandum (received and filed) relating to Relay for
Life Special Event Permit. She stated
the American Cancer Society Relay for Life submitted an application for the
special events permit to occur on April 17 at 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. on
April 18, 2009. The Society is
requesting a fee waiver in the amount of $50.00.
Commissioner
Carey stated this is a huge event and it is for a worthy cause.
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner McLean to approve the Relay for Life Special Event
permit; and authorize a fee waiver of $50.00 for same to be held on April 17,
2009 through April 18, 2009.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Ms. Coto
stated she received notification from Federal Lobbyist Jim Davenport that the
Highway and Transit Reauthorization Bill deadline to apply for specific
projects is this Friday. She stated Mr.
Davenport thought this would be a good opportunity for the County to put forth
the SR 46 project. This would be for
planning, development and engineering.
The grant requires a 20% match which is somewhat problematic for the
County at this time because the County’s match would be $1.6 million. Staff can submit the questionnaire to see how
far it gets.
Jerry
McCollum, County Engineer, addressed the Board to state the project is in the
long-range plan with Metro Plan. He
stated he believes the Board understands the importance of SR 46 but they
haven’t gotten any support from other counties.
He added from his perspective, the best thing to do is focus on the
Seminole County part of it (about 12 1/2 miles) and that would reduce the cost
significantly. The PD&E cost would
roughly be around $2½ million. In
transportation funding reality, they would have to come up with about a half a
million dollars. It would make sense to
go ahead and lay out the whole project but strictly apply for the PD&E at
this stage.
Commissioner
Carey stated this is an important project in her district and this would
support the airport and a lot of the development in that area.
Motion by Commissioner Carey,
seconded by Commissioner Henley to direct staff to move forward with seeking a
Federal grant for Seminole County’s portion of the SR 46 project.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Ms. Coto
stated she will be meeting with all the surrounding County Managers to discuss
the budgets and how they are looking at funding outside agencies. She stated Brevard County will be attending
that meeting and she will discuss this project with their Interim County
Manager.
COUNTY
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr.
McMillan requested settlement authorization from the Board relating to claims
presented by COD Trees. He stated he
would like to get this settlement authorized so they can get this wrapped up.
Motion by Commissioner McLean,
seconded by Commissioner Carey to authorize settlement of claims presented by
COD Trees in the amount of $125,000; and authorize the Chairman to execute all
Documents necessary to implement said settlement including the Settlement
Agreement, as shown on page ________.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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There
being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the
meeting adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
ATTEST:______________________Clerk______________________Chairman
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