BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

APRIL 26, 2011

 

     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 26, 2011, in Room 1028 of the SEMINOLE COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD, FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.

     Present:

     Chairman Brenda Carey (District 5)

     Vice Chairman Carlton Henley (District 4)

     Commissioner Bob Dallari (District 1)

     Commissioner John Horan (District 2)

     Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide (District 3)

     Clerk of Circuit Court Maryanne Morse

     Acting County Manager Joe Forte

     County Attorney Robert McMillan

     Deputy Clerk Eva Roach

 

     Major Tim Roberts, The Salvation Army, gave the Invocation.

     Commissioner Dallari led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

     Michele Saunders, Director of Community Services, addressed the Board to give an update on Homelessness in Seminole County.  She displayed a PowerPoint Presentation (received and filed) and began her presentation by reviewing the following slides:  A Quick Snapshot of Homelessness; Who are the Homeless; What are Some of the Resources that Addresses the Needs; and Pathways to Home Program Making a Difference in People’s Lives.

     Debra Groseclose, Pathways to Home, addressed the Board to discuss Pathways to Home new innovative program.  She began her presentation by reviewing slides relating to Memorandum of Understanding Partners of Various Organizations that was put together to get families back to self-sufficiency, what they do in tracking their progress, and an Overview of the Program.

     Chairman Carey stated she served as a representative on the Regional Homeless Commission and they talk a lot about collaboration, and she thinks it is great that Seminole County is the first one that has actually done something.  She stated Mel Martinez and Theresa Jacobs are two new board members on the Regional Homeless Commission, and she publicly recognized Michelle Saunders for her leadership and for understanding this issue.  She added she feels the 60 Minutes story has helped elevate Seminole County’s situation in seeing what the community can do to make a difference.  The First Baptist Church of Orlando is still on track of raising $5 million.

     Ms. Groseclose advised the church has $2 million in the bank.  She stated she and Father Bluett were asked to do a presentation two weeks ago and the First Baptist Church Task Force will decide how the money will be distributed.  They were very impressed with their presentation and have asked them to come back with a proposal.  Osceola County is included in the proposal as well.

     Father John Bluett, Pathways to Home, addressed the Board to state Pathways to Home received the United Way statewide award for the innovative program of the year.  He thanked the leadership of Seminole County and everyone for doing their part in this.  The cost of taking an average family of four or five through this rehabilitation program for a year costs $15,000 and that is the best bang for your buck.

     Commissioner Dallari thanked everyone for taking a leadership role in trying to help solve the homeless problem in Central Florida.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Ms. Saunders advised she is working with 18 agencies plus several other organizations and they have done a path analysis to see how people do in order to help them identify where the gaps are and where they can strategically invest additional resources.  She stated they are planning to pull together a plan of action in the next few months to look at where best they can invest some resources.  She added she thinks it is going to be an ongoing process as a community that they continually assess, reassess and realign as they move forward.  This group is in this for the long haul for how they can continue to improve upon and what kind of outcomes they are getting.

     Upon further inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Ms. Saunders advised she anticipates report back to the Board with the findings in mid June.

     Commissioner Horan stated it is amazing that Father Bluett can do that much good for $15,000.  He stated the other aspect is if you look at it from a macroeconomic point of view, the largest segment of people living in poverty is children.  This is a problem that isn’t going to go away and something needs to be done now.  If they do not do anything now, they are going to live with this problem as that generation gets older. 

     Commissioner Henley stated he feels the initiative they have started here is one of the best in Seminole County.  There have been initiatives started over the years with a good purpose, but after a year or two it seems to lose steam and fizzle out.  The important thing they have to remember is that the collaborative effort is the answer and the more that can join, the more effective it will be.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he feels everyone is doing a great job.  He stated this is really a regional effort and the First Baptist Church of Orlando and the Catholic Dioceses have members across the county and city lines, and it is a beautiful effort in bringing them all together.

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     Dan O’Keefe, Moore Stephens Lovelace, and Jenny Spencer, County Finance Director, addressed the Board to present the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (received and filed).  Mr. O’Keefe displayed a PowerPoint Presentation (copy received and filed) and reviewed topics relating to Required Communications; Services and Deliverables; Other Reports including a Compliance and Internal Control Report; Listing of Auditor and Management Responsibilities; Internal Controls; Compliance Requirements; Communication of Significant Matters; Risk-Based Audit Approach; Accounting and Auditing Items; Management Representations; Assigned Individuals; and Audit Schedule. 

Mr. O’Keefe summarized the Financial Analysis relating to Reporting Units and Top Level Analysis.  He stated Seminole County’s financial position is pretty strong, and from a fiscal standpoint the County is in pretty good shape.  He continued by reviewing the Fund Financial Statements; General Fund; and General Fund Budget.  He reviewed the Proprietary Funds and stated those funds are very good, and the Insurance Fund is very healthy.  He continued by reviewing Comparative Data of surrounding counties relating to Population Comparison; General Fund Unreserved Fund Balances; Per Capita Governmental Revenues; Per Capita Governmental Expenditures; and Per Capita Governmental Debt.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. O’Keefe advised he can provide the Board the population base per capita for the entire state.

Mr. O’Keefe concluded by reviewing the Comparative Data for surrounding counties relating to Millage Rate; Per Capita Taxable Property Value; and Proprietary Fund Unrestricted Net Assets. 

     Commissioner Dallari commended Mr. O’Keefe, the Clerk’s office and Fiscal Services for the work they have done, and said it is nice to see these numbers put together in a concise booklet that shows the County is as solid as it is.

     Commissioner Horan stated after going through the budget work sessions and not feeling good about things, this report really makes him feel better.  He stated there is a large amount of unrestricted net assets and operating surplus, and it looks like that provides them with some additional relief in terms of the budget going forward.  That was particularly heartening to him.

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA

     Joe Forte, Acting County Manager, addressed the Board to advise that Item #14, Approve Resolution implementing Budget Change Request #11-7, does not contain a resolution and staff is only requesting approval of a Budget Change Request.  He stated the assessment rate for Solid Waste Option 2 for Item #15, adopt Resolution confirming Non-Ad Valorem Rate Assessments for 2011, is posted incorrectly at $197.00 and the correct rate is $198.00.  He stated that Attorney Ken Wright, Shutts & Bowen, is requesting a continuance for Item #33, Major Amendment and Rezone to The Springs PUD, to May 10, 2010.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he feels that the Board shouldn’t be appointing a Chair for Item #9, Establish an Audit Committee, and the group of the Constitutional Officers and the County’s representatives should appoint their own Chair.  The majority of the Board accepted the recommendation as it is.

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

County Manager’s Office

Purchasing & Contracts Division

3. Approve Amendment #4, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #11 (Construction Materials Testing Services at Yankee Lake) under PS-1074-06/TRJ with Nodarse & Associates, Inc.; and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the Work Order Amendment.

4.  Award CC-6482-11/DRR, as shown on page _________, Construction Agreement for White Sands Cove and Carillon Master Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $369,675.00 to C&S Technical Resources, Inc., of Orlando, Florida; and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the Agreement.

 

Central Services

Fleet & Facilities Division

5.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Third Renewal, as shown on page _________, to the Wilshire Plaza Phase II Lease with Crystal Bay Club, Ltd.

 

Community Services

Community Assistance Division

6.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to appoint Gregory Zbylut to the CSBG Advisory Board.

7.  Approve and authorize Chairman to execute two (2) Corrective Restrictive Use Covenants, as shown on page __________, for 444 Marathon Lane and 2601 South Marshall Avenue, to convert two NSP-acquired properties from income qualified, single family owner occupied housing to long-term rental.

 

Fiscal Services

Business Office

8.  Approval for submission of an Application to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting $80,000 in grant funds through the Environmental Education Regional Grant Program and authorization for the Acting County Manager to execute any documents as may be required for the application.

9.  Establishment of an Audit Committee consisting of a member appointed by each Constitutional Officer and the Director of Fiscal Services as the Board’s representative and Chair, to provide the minimum duties within Section 218.391, Florida Statutes, for selection of an independent auditor.

Budget Division

10.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2011-R-86, as shown on page ________, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #11-56 through the Transportation Trust Fund and the 2001 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $302,000 to establish and fund the Asset Pavement Management Inventory Project.

11.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2011-R-76, as shown on page _________, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #11-57 through the 2001 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund and the 1991 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $4,294,870 to terminate the SR 46 widening project and increase budget for the CR 426 Safety Improvement Project.

12.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2011-R-77, as shown on page _________, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #11-59 through the Stormwater Fund in the amount of $120,000 to establish and fund mitigation for the Lake Jesup Basin Regional Stormwater Facility.

13.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2011-R-78, as shown on page _________, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #11-60 through the 2001 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $300,000 to establish and fund the Canterclub Trail Sinkhole Repair Project.

14.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Budget Change Request (BCR) #11-7, as shown on page _________, through the Community Development Block Grant Fund in the amount of $30,000 to increase funding for the Community Services Winwood Park project.

MSBU

15.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2011-R-79, as shown on page __________, confirming the Non-Ad Valorem Variable Rate Assessments for 2011.

 

Growth Management

Planning & Development Division

16.  Authorize the release of the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 55104371 and the Performance and Payment Agreement for Roads in the amount of $203,036.75, for the Provenance at Loma Vista townhomes subdivision (M/I Homes of Orlando, LLC).

 

Public Safety

Business Office

17.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2011-R-80, as shown on page _________, renaming John Calvin Court to Ligonier Court.

 

Public Works

Engineering Division

18.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2011-R-81, as shown on page _________, accepting a Quit Claim Deed, as shown on page _________, from Andora Moses, Trustee, for property necessary for the construction of a sidewalk and roadway improvements along a portion of 20th Street.

19.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Purchase Agreement, as shown on page _________, for property needed for additional right-of-way adjacent to Orange Boulevard.

20.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2011-R-82, as shown on page _________, and authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement, as shown on page _________, with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the design of sidewalks in conjunction with Walker Elementary School (Snow Hill Road) from County Road 419 to Walker Elementary School. (FDOT - FPN: 429598-1-38-01)

21.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2011-R-83, as shown on page _________, and authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement, as shown on page _________, with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the design of sidewalks in conjunction with Eastbrook Elementary School. (FDOT- FPN: 429597-1-38-01)

22.  Adopt appropriate Resolution #2011-R-84, as shown on page __________, and authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement, as shown on page __________, with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the design of safety improvements on County Road 46A (W. 25th Street) at Hartwell Avenue. (FDOT - FPN: 429585-1-38-01)

 

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

 

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER’S CONSENT AGENDA

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

23.  Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page _________, dated March 28 and April 4, 2011; and Payroll Approval List, as shown on page _________, dated March 31, 2011; approval of BCC Minutes dated March 22, 2011; and the Board noted, for information only, the following Clerk’s received and filed:

1.    Change Order #1, as shown on page _________, to CC-5931-10.

 

2.    Change Order #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #55 to CC-1284-06.

 

3.    Change Order #3, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #22 to CC-2184-07.

 

4.    Amendment #2, as shown on page __________, to Work Order #2 to PS-4906-09.

 

5.    Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #19 to PS-3914-08.

 

6.    Amendment #2, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #83 to PS-5120-02.

 

7.    Amendment #4, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #41 to PS-5120-02.

 

8.    Work Order #2, as shown on page _________, to CC-5075-10.

 

9.    Amended Development Order #09-3200020, as shown on page __________, Dan Shaw special exception.

 

10.    Closeout, as shown on page __________, for CC-5048-09.

 

11.    IFB-601086-11 Term Contract, as shown on page ___________, Capital Office Products.

 

12.    Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #5 to RFP-4277-09.

 

13.    Amendment #5, as shown on page _________, to RFP-600006-06.

 

14.    Amendment #1, as shown on page __________, to Work Order #23 to PS-5182-05.

 

15.    M-6607-11 Basic Agreement, as shown on page _________, Triece Company.

 

16.    Amendment #1, as shown on page __________, to Work Order #59 to RFP-4277-09.

 

17.    City of Sanford Boater Improvement Agreement, as shown on page _________.

 

18.    Amendment #2, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #127 to PS-5165-04.

 

19.    Development Order, as shown on page __________, R&R Investments for Bill Ray Nissan Site Clearing Permit.

 

20.    Work Order #80, as shown on page __________, to PS-1529-06.

 

21.    Change Order #4, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #23 to CC-2184-07.

 

22.    Amendment #2, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #19 to PS-3914-08.

 

23.    Work Order #81, as shown on page _________, to PS-1529-06.

 

24.    Closeout, as shown on page _________, for Work Order #48 to CC-1075-06.

 

25.    Change Order #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #29 to CC-2184-07.

 

26.    Change Order #2, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #30 to CC-2184-07.

 

27.    Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to PS-1529-06.

 

28.    Work Order #23, as shown on page __________, to PS-4388-09.

 

29.    Work Order #9, as shown on page __________, to PS-4572-09.

 

30.    Amendment #1, as shown on page __________, to Work Order #45 to PS-5174-04.

 

31.    Amendment #1, as shown on page __________, to Work Order #48 to PS-5174-04.

 

32.    Amendment #2, as shown on page __________, to Work Order #29 to PS-5190-05.

 

33.    RFP-600658-09 Agreement, as shown on page __________, Cooper Notification, Inc.

 

34.    Letter to Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Circuit Court, from Donna Gardner, City Clerk, city of Casselberry, re:  Annexation Ordinance 11-1346.

 

35.    Change Order #4, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #22 to CC-2184-07.

 

36.    Change Order #1, as shown on page _________, to CC-5276-10.

 

37.    Award Letter, as shown on page _________, for Homeland Security Grant Program, as authorized for execution by the BCC on December 14, 2010.

 

38.    Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from South Seminole & North Orange County Wastewater Transmission Authority for FY ended September 30, 2010.

 

39.    CC-6502-11 Agreement, as shown on page _________, Shoemaker Construction Co., Inc.

 

40.    Corrective Restrictive Use Covenants, as shown on page __________, for 746 Sherwood Dr. and 520 San Gabriel Ct.

 

41.    Tennis Development Instructor Agreement, as shown on page __________, Hannah Harkins.

 

42.    Warranty Deed, as shown on page _________, for Space Port U.S.A., Inc. for I-4 Industrial Park 4th Section.

 

43.    Amendment #2, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #22 to RFP-0013-05.

 

44.    Change Order #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #32 to CC-2184-07.

 

45.    Work Order #20, as shown on page _________, to PS-3914-08.

 

46.    Change Order #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #27 to CC-2184-07.

 

47.    Change Order #4, as shown on page _________, to CC-4186-09.

 

48.    Amendment #2, as shown on page _________, to IFB-600537-08.

 

49.    CC-6365-11 Agreement, as shown on page __________, Chinchor Electric, Inc.

 

50.    Change Order #1, as shown on page __________, to RFP-5847-10.

 

51.    Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #62 to RFP-4277-09.

 

52.    Assignment of Term Contract, as shown on page __________, for IFB-600537-08.

 

53.    Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to IFB-600537-08.

 

54.    Work Order #42, as shown on page _________, to PS-1501-06.

 

55.    Change Order #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #36 to CC-2184-07.

 

56.    Change Order #6, as shown on page _________, to CC-4626-09.

 

57.    Bids as follows:  IFB-601108-11; CC-6482-11; RFQ-600997-10; CC-6460-11; and CC-6548-11.

 

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS

     Chairman Carey stated there is a request to continue Item #33, Major Amendment and Rezone to The Springs PUD.  If the Board is inclined to do that, it will give staff time to notify those who are interested in that issue.

     District Commissioner Van Der Weide stated the Board has always given a first request for a continuance and he would recommend approving same.

     Commissioner Dallari stated this Board has never denied a request to continue if the district commissioner feels it is necessary.  The Board should announce that during the public hearing and as the district commissioner noted, any or all representatives be made aware that that is the Board’s intent.

     Commissioner Henley stated he would support the continuance of this since it has been brought forward on a short notice.

     Chairman Carey stated staff will notify everyone of the request for continuance.

REGULAR AGENDA

     Joy Williams, Planning, addressed the Board to present request for a reduction to Code Enforcement Board liens, which totals $403,800, for Case #99-22A-CEB ($370,100) and Case #99-43A-CEB ($33,700) on property located at 3301 SR 46W, Henry and Claudia Muse (previous owners) and Trademark Metals Recycling LLC (current owner).  She reviewed the background of the violations as outlined in the agenda memorandum.  She stated the property changed ownership on February 18, 2011.  Staff recommends denial of the request.  Staff is requesting that their report be made part of the record.

     District Commissioner Carey stated this is a situation where she doesn’t get excited about the site plan issue (Case #99-22A-CEB) and she would be inclined to forgive that issue, but would recommend that the blighted area (Case #99-43A-CEB) fine be paid.  She recommended that the owner pay $33,700.

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Horan to approve the reduction to the Code Enforcement Board lien for Case #99-22A-CEB ($370,100) to $0.00; authorize the Chairman to execute the Release of Lien, as shown on page ________; deny a reduction to Case #99-43A-CEB ($33,700) on property located at 3301 SR 46W, Henry and Claudia Muse (previous owners) and Trademark Metals Recycling LLC (current owner); and authorize the Chairman to execute the Release of Lien, as shown on page ________, upon payment in full of $33,700 within 60 days.

     Under discussion and upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, District Commissioner Carey advised the amount will be paid within the required time frame of 60 days. 

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

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     Kathy Moore, Fiscal Services, addressed the Board to present request to schedule and advertise a public hearing for the purpose of adopting and certifying the 2011 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll.  She stated staff recommends approval of the request.

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Henley to authorize scheduling and advertising a public hearing for the purpose of adopting and certifying the 2011 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll.

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

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     Carol Watral, Fiscal Services, addressed the Board to present request to schedule and advertise a public hearing to consider a MSBU Consolidated Street Lighting District Ordinance amending Ordinance #2010-16 as outlined in the agenda memorandum.  She stated the proposed revisions are primarily associated with minor administrative recommendations for improving assessment allocation in the vicinity of Winwood Park, Cypress Head Trail, Academy Oaks, Winter Woods Blvd., Casa Aloma Way and Chuluota.  The tentative date of the public hearing is August 9, 2011.  Staff recommends approval of the request.

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Horan to authorize scheduling and advertising a public hearing to consider MSBU Consolidated Street Lighting District Ordinance amending Ordinance #2010-16.

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

COUNTY MANAGER’S BRIEFING

     The Board noted, for information only, the Informational Budget Amendment Status Report FY 2010/11 for the period ending March 31, 2011.

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     The Board noted, for information only, the Project Fiscal Summary FY 2010/11 (through March 31, 2011). 

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     Chairman Carey recessed the meeting at 10:27 a.m., reconvening it at 10:35 a.m., with Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Robert McMillan, County Attorney, entering late.

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     Tad Stone, Public Safety Director, addressed the Board to give an update on the Communication Tower and 800 MHz System.  He displayed a PowerPoint Presentation (received and filed) and reviewed the Tower Project Program and the Program’s Existing Tower Sites. 

     Ms. Morse and Mr. McMillan reentered the meeting at this time.

     Commissioner Horan left the meeting at this time.

     Mr. Stone continued by reviewing each tower location, estimated costs for repairs and upgrades, and what they are proposing for each. 

     Commissioner Horan reentered the meeting at this time.

     Mr. Stone reviewed slides of staff’s recommendations on the tower projects.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Horan, Mr. Stone advised staff wants to maximize all the towers they can.  He stated the structural upgrade of the towers will also create possible revenue options for the County.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Stone advised the anticipated life expectancy of the upgrades is 15 to 20 years. 

     Mr. Stone informed Chairman Carey that everyone using the towers is paying.  He stated one vendor has been notified that their contract will end sometime next year for renegotiations.  It may be some time before the other contracts will come back into play. 

     Mr. Stone displayed maps showing the Existing Portable Coverage and the Proposed Portable Coverage.  He stated the proposed Portable Coverage will greatly enhance their ability to get back to the dispatch center with a handheld radio. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. Stone advised this is already in the budget.  He stated staff believes that funding is more than enough to do the two site constructions and additional bracing.

     Mr. Stone explained for Commissioner Horan why a significant portion of non-coverage is in his district. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Stone advised this will address everything including fire, paramedics, Sheriff and police.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Mr. Stone advised he is not sure what Volusia County’s coverage range would be if they were interested in co-locating with the tower at Yankee Lake, but he will provide that to the Board.

     Commissioner Dallari recommended that staff contact Lake and Volusia Counties to see if there is any need for them to co-locate on the Seminole County’s tower. 

     Mr. Stone stated he will determine the location of their towers and contact them.

     Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Horan to accept the staff recommendations for the Communication Towers; and authorize staff to move forward in the contract phases and bring them back to the Board. 

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

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     Mr. Stone displayed and reviewed the 800 MHz Radio System relating to maintaining the original system and keeping it alive and keeping it functioning very well; Existing Smartnet System; 12-31-09 and 12-31-10 Commercially Reasonable Repair Efforts; and the end of the System Support and Technical Support Contracts (12-31-12). 

     Mr. Stone informed Commissioner Henley how much support they are now requiring from Motorola.

     Mr. Stone continued by reviewing slides of What Project 25 (P25) System is and what it will do.  He also reviewed the Considerations and Evaluation Process.  He advised that 3,620 units are not P25 compliant.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. Stone advised he can provide a breakdown on the Public Safety side of how many of the 3,620 units are County versus municipalities.  He stated as soon as they get the rebanding of every radio done, they will have a better idea of what that is going to be and can provide an inventory to the Board. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Mr. Forte advised he met with the city managers last Tuesday relating to the upgrade to P25 and he informed them that although they don’t have anything specific in place today, they are looking at holding the cities somewhat responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the upgrade.  He stated he believes it is the County’s responsibility to handle the backbone of the system; but he thinks it is the cities’ responsibilities to participate in purchasing their equipment and the ongoing maintenance.  He added staff will briefly touch on the funding later, but they will get into more detail as to what they want to present to the cities on what will be their portion of the dollar amount.

     Upon further inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Mr. Forte advised the cities were not happy about participating in the funding, but they were appreciative of the fact that they were brought into the conversation early instead of later on.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he would like to know what the cities’ share will be.

     Commissioner Dallari asked if each department is using their radios effectively or are they just asking for radios.  He said he also would like to know if every person needs one.

     Mr. Stone stated when a municipality or the county come off an old radio and it is replaced because of age or they are having problems with it, it still remains on the inventory.  He said one thing they are looking at is getting an idea of who needs what to make it all work.  He added he doesn’t know if Altamonte Springs or the County’s fire department needs a bank of 50 spare handheld radios.

     Mr. Stone informed Commissioner Dallari that he can provide a breakdown of what is the level of push-to-talk usage of each group.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Mr. Stone advised the school system has a handheld radio on every school bus and in each school there are radios on the County’s system. 

     Tommy Oliveras, Telecommunications, addressed the Board to advise the school system is part of the County’s maintenance system.  He informed Chairman Carey that the County charges the cities and the School Board for maintenance.

     Commissioner Henley stated he is interested in a complete inventory of the entire system so they will know exactly how many units the cities will be responsible for and what the potential impact will be if they start charging them over.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Stone advised he can provide to the Board how much has been paid into the $12.50 fund and what it is being used for. 

     Mr. Stone continued his presentation by reviewing the following possible options:  (1) They do not do anything; (2) Develop a bid package for a complete system replacement; (3) See if there are options for an extended transition of the existing system to a P25 system and how far can the County push it; or (4) Take advantage of existing bids and pricing throughout the State that already have been awarded.

     Commissioner Horan stated this is a very, very complex thing that they are doing.  Whether they go with a new system and use a forklift approach or go ahead with a single source and negotiate with the present vendor, it seems to him that they need someone who can go toe to toe with the existing vendor or a single vendor in an RFP to draft and/or analyze the RFP and negotiate with the vendor. 

     Mr. Stone advised developing an RFP is a time-consuming process and he doesn’t have staff time to develop a full blown RFP to go out on the street.  If they go with that route, he would recommend a consultant; but, if they go through a migration process, they know what makes those things work.

     Chairman Carey stated she understands that they need an RFP if they put in a whole new system.  The migration approach would allow them to do this over a period of time, then they would negotiate with the vendor they have.

     At the request of Commissioner Van Der Weide, Ray Hooper, Purchasing Manager, addressed the Board to advise this is a very difficult situation because they are dealing with a potential $20 million project.  He said he reviewed the Leon County contract as well as the city of Jacksonville and the city of Fort Lauderdale’s contract.  The city of Fort Lauderdale did a sole-source negotiation and the price significantly dropped when they reviewed the contracts.  He said he also reviewed the contract that was awarded by Floyd County in a competitive environment and the price continued to drop.  If the Board is asking that staff take a contract and negotiate it based upon the terms and conditions on the existing requirements of the County, it will be very difficult.  There are all kinds of loopholes in the system as far as maintenance support, upgrades, software support, and warranties.   All of these things have to be negotiated up front in the contract.  If that is not addressed, the end result is you will be paying premium prices for things that may not have been negotiated in a competitive environment.

     Chairman Carey stated the County’s scope is critical on this and it has to be the backbone of what they ask for pricing to begin with.  She said she believes they can check to see what everyone paid for everything and negotiate a good deal for Seminole County.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he feels it is the Board’s job to protect the citizens, because they do not want to make any mistakes.

     Commissioner Dallari stated one aspect is to try to negotiate off an existing contract, and the other aspect is to try to figure out what that dollar amount is so they can start to negotiate with the cities so they can see what those shares are from participation.  He stated all of these pieces need to be put together as well as what works in the surrounding counties.  He said he would like to know how this interacts with the surrounding counties as well as the law enforcement agencies.  He said he would also like to know what the new County Manager’s experience is on this and how he will be playing an important role in this.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. Stone advised the way the scope is developed is a lot different, depending on which way they go. 

     Chairman Carey stated if they do not want to buy all the radios at one time, they could do it over the migration period.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. Oliveras advised that will hold them until 2026.

     Commissioner Henley stated the Board has indicated that they would like more information regarding the scope of the entire operation, what it is now, what it may be, and what the cost is to transition the system.  He stated he feels a work session needs to be scheduled to give staff time to bring all of that information forward and so that the Board can make a decision based on the data.

     Chairman Carey stated the Board is looking for the user fee maintenance charges, the inventory list and the push-to-talk numbers.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he would like information on the $12.50 fund.

     Mr. Stone stated he has that information for the last four years.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he would also like to know the density coverage of large buildings.

     Chairman Carey stated a work session will be scheduled when the new County Manager comes on board.  She stated the Board needs to move this forward by 12/31/12, and maybe they can schedule the work session by the end of June or the beginning of August. 

     Commissioner Horan stated staff needs direction from the Board no later than June.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he wants to make sure the new County Manager is going to have enough time to digest this.

     Chairman Carey stated she will confirm with the new County Manager before she sets the date for the work session.  She stated he will be coming on board no later than June 20.

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     Acting County Manager Joe Forte stated the recommendations of the Risk Management Executive Meeting held on April 12, 2011 are in the packet for the Board to review.

     Chairman Carey explained the reason why the clinic issue is on the agenda.

     Meloney Lung, Central Services Director, addressed the Board to explain to Commissioner Henley the Retiree Exchange Program recommendation.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he visited the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Resource Center in Winter Park and he was very impressed.  This is a clinic for any County employee that has BCBS and they are open six days a week.  He stated there are a lot of benefits out there that the County employees are not taking advantage of.  He added he would like to see if there is a possibility of getting a resource center in Seminole County.

     At the request of Commissioner Henley, Ms. Lung shared with the Board updated information on the potential cost of going to an onsite medical clinic and information from other cities and counties that have gone a different way. 

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Andrea Herr, AGIS, addressed the Board to explain what percentage has the County been increasing every time they have to go out for increased cost for insurance.

     Commissioner Henley stated he knows that insurance costs are going up annually and the cost can vary depending on what you want.  He stated this is one program that would be very beneficial to the employees since they have been unable to give them an increase in their salaries.  He said the other question is how much it is going to cost to implement the wellness program, because part of that wellness program is going call for an employee health assessment and those do not come free. 

     Chairman Carey stated the recommendations from the Risk Management Committee are to gather more information about what the options are on the wellness program as there are a lot of different wellness program models, as well as what it would look like to outsource the prescriptions and the cost of same.  She asked for a motion to accept or reject the Committee’s recommendations.

     Commissioner Henley stated the Committee’s recommendation is to hire an outside consultant to conduct an audit in determining if ineligible dependents are enrolled in the County’s health plan, and he would like to know if this is something that staff can do. 

     Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Circuit Court, addressed the Board to advise her office is in the process of completing that audit with an outside auditor with eligible and ineligible dependents.

     Chairman Carey stated she would like staff to meet with Ms. Morse to make sure that it is the same audit.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Horan, Andrea Herr expanded on the two different audits, one is are currently being done by the Clerk’s office and the one that is recommended by the Risk Management Committee.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he feels it is imperative that they do this, but if it is being done by the Clerk, then it is not necessary.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he questions whether this audit is needed and if they are doing a duplicate audit, then he has problems with that.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Mr. Forte advised the vendors’ responses for the RFP on the clinic were due to expire at the end of March and it was extended until the end of April. 

     Commissioner Horan stated the Committee’s recommendation was to let it expire.

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Horan to accept the Risk Management Committee’s recommendations of April 12, 2011; with a caveat to ensure that the dependent audit is not being performed by the Clerk.  If it is being done by the Clerk, the County will not do it.

     Districts 1, 2, and 5 voted AYE.

     Commissioners Van Der Weide and Henley voted NAY.

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S BRIEFING

     Mr. McMillan stated he still does not have a ruling from the Federal court relating to the case of Allied Veterans of the World, Inc., et al versus Seminole County; therefore, the closed meeting today is cancelled.  He stated they have pretty much come up with the options to present at the closed meeting.  They can brief the Board individually between now and the next Board meeting, and continue this strategy session one more time. 

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. McMillan advised he assumes that the Judge is aware that there was a shooting on the premises.

     Commissioner Horan stated he would like to have a closed session whether or not they have a ruling from the Judge.

     Whereupon, Mr. McMillan requested that an Attorney-Client Strategy Session be scheduled concerning the case of Allied Veterans of the World, Inc. et. Al v. Seminole County at the next Board meeting on May 10, 2011.  The Board had no objections.

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     Mr. McMillan submitted his resignation (received and filed) effective June 28, 2011, and his last day is June 2.  He said he has made a couple of proposals to the Board if they want him to continue to serve until June 30, 2011 or until the end of the fiscal year. 

     Chairman Carey stated Mr. McMillan has 405 hours of PTO leave he is not eligible to be paid for and if the Board wants him available for the incoming attorney, they could pay him a portion or all of the time.  She suggested that 200 hours may be needed for consultation. 

     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated the Board would be amiss if they didn’t have Mr. McMillan around. 

     Chairman Carey stated 200 hours would give him five continuance weeks.

     Commissioner Henley stated he feels the Board needs to work something out to where it will be flexible enough to where they can contact him on an as-needed basis for consultation.

     Commissioner Dallari stated he would like to see something at the next meeting that the Board can vote on.  He said he likes the idea that he would be on call on an as-needed basis.

     Commissioner Horan stated he feels that having Mr. McMillan’s knowledge available as long as possible would aid the transition of the new person coming on board.  He said he feels it would be in the best interest of the County if they can negotiate for the period of time that Mr. McMillan is able to do it and it doesn’t impair his ability to get the benefits he is entitled to.

     Chairman Carey stated she will work with Mr. McMillan on that issue and bring it back to the Board.

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     Chairman Carey recessed the meeting at 12:00 p.m., reconvening at 1:30 p.m. with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Clerk of Court Maryanne Morse, who was absent, and Deputy Clerk Eva Roach who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Carylon Cohen, who were present at the Opening Session.

PROOFS OF PUBLICATION

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Henley, to authorize filing 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

HICKMAN CIRCLE REZONE/Engineered

Permits, Inc., Michael Wojtuniak

     Proof of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to consider enacting an Ordinance to rezone from M-1A (Very Light Industrial) to M-1 (Industrial) district for 1.19 acres located on the east side of Hickman Circle, approximately ¼ mile north of Hickman Drive, Engineered Permits, Inc., Michael Wojtuniak, received and filed.

     Cynthia Sweet, Senior Planner, addressed the Board to present the request, stating the site plan is consistent with the existing M-1A and M-1 zoning districts in the area.  She said the Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 6, 2011 and recommended approval of this request.  Staff is recommending approval based on staff findings with the staff report to be made a part of the record.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Ms. Sweet said she doesn’t believe there are sidewalks along this area now; if so, there are some missing links.  Chairman Carey stated if there are no sidewalks currently, they probably should not require one person to build a sidewalk.  She said this is the last of the lots.  She asked that staff confirm that there are no other sidewalks in this area before the Board makes that a required condition. 

     Commissioner Henley said before the Board had required that so many times, and there were gaps along the roadways because the next developer had not built out and there were gaps before you would get to another development.  They had discussed asking the developer to contribute to a fund rather than building the sidewalks.  To his knowledge, the Board never made a policy on that.

     Chairman Carey said maybe the Board can look at setting up in their policy a way to collect money for sidewalks in this budget cycle.  She asked Mr. Forte to add to his list sidewalk funds and tree funds.

     Michael Wojtuniak, Engineered Permits, Inc., representing David Brewer (property owner), addressed the Board to state he is present to answer any questions.  He advised that they have an approved site plan and they were required to put in sidewalks.  It is a sidewalk to nowhere as there is no other sidewalk in the vicinity.  Whereupon, Chairman Carey said the Board will address that after a field confirmation is done on what the status is.

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     District Commissioner Carey recommended approval of the request to rezone from M-1A to M-1.

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to enact Ordinance #2011-12, as shown on page _______, rezoning from M-1A (Very Light Industrial) to M-1 (Industrial) district for 1.19 acres located on the east side of Hickman Circle, approximately ¼ mile north of Hickman Drive; as described in the proof of publication, Engineered Permits, Inc., Michael Wojtuniak.

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

THE SPRINGS PUD MAJOR AMENDMENT

AND REZONE/Saxon and Clark

     Proof of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to consider a Major Amendment and Rezone to The Springs PUD (Planned Unit Development), a portion of Tract 19 consisting of approximately 1.19 acres located on the north side of West S.R. 434, approximately ¼ mile west of Markham Woods Road, Saxon and Clark, received and filed.

     Chairman Carey advised the Board has a request from the attorney representing one of the homeowners and they have asked for a continuance to the May 10 meeting.  District Commissioner Van Der Weide has indicated he would support the request for a continuance.

     Attorney Damon Chase, on behalf of the applicant, stated he would stipulate to the continuance to May 10, 2011.

     No one else spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to continue to May 10, 2011, the public hearing to consider a Major Amendment and Rezone to The Springs PUD (Planned Unit Development), a portion of Tract 19 consisting of approximately 1.19 acres located on the north side of West S.R. 434, approximately ¼ mile west of Markham Woods Road; as described in the proof of publication, Saxon and Clark.

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

FY 2010/11 MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT

     Proof of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution for FY 2010/11 Mid-Year Budget Amendment, received and filed.

     Lisa Spriggs, Fiscal Services Director, addressed the Board to state the mid-year adjustment is an amendment to the budgeted beginning fund balances to reflect actual results based on the closeout of the previous year’s (FY 2010) financial records.  She reviewed Exhibit A to the Resolution showing details of all the funds Countywide and stated the adjustment Countywide totals $15,474,034.  She advised when the beginning fund balance of each fund is adjusted (positively or negatively), this also flows into the budgeted reserves, so they are likewise adjusted.  She further advised that there is no real material difference from what staff talked about at the preliminary budget work sessions or from what the Board heard this morning in the CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) presentation.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Henley, Ms. Spriggs explained the reason for the $98,390 adjustment in Economic Development is due to the staff being slightly off when they did the budgeted beginning fund balance.  She advised there are adequate reserves in this fund for the commitments that are outstanding, and the reserves are all committed to various contracts. 

     No one spoke in support or in opposition.

     Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2011-R-85, as shown on page _______, for FY 2010/11 Mid-Year Budget Amendment; as described in the proof of publication.

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

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

     Sabrina O’Bryan, Fiscal Services, addressed the Board to give an update on legislative activities.  She said regarding the Budget Conference that it appears the legislators are going to enter into budget discussions on Wednesday morning.  There is about a $4 million difference at the moment between the House and Senate.  Regarding the proposed Retirement Bills, HB 1405 and SB 2100, staff knew that those bills would not be reconciled until the budget discussion; however, she is hearing that the Senate version may be more inclined to lean towards the 3% employee contribution as opposed to the original tiered proposal.  She said the Retirement Bill goes into effect on July 1, 2011; and the legislators have not come into agreement on COLA at this time. 

     Susan Dietrich, Assistant County Attorney, entered the meeting at this time.

     Ms. O’Bryan stated not a lot has changed since the update from the State lobbyists last week as the Senate was not holding committee meetings. 

     Ms. Dietrich addressed the Board to advise on the repeal of the septic tank issue.  She said HB 13 passed the full House and that repealed the program entirely.  In the Senate, this is still in the Budget Committee.  FAC (Florida Association of Counties) is attempting to amend it.  The Senate has established an entire new framework for this program rather than just repealing it.  FAC is trying to amend it to grandfather in local ordinances and to allow local governments to have more stringent requirements.  She said they will have to wait and see what happens in the Budget Conference to see if this does pass in the Senate.  Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Ms. Dietrich said if this doesn’t get repealed, the legislators have the ability to extend the program again.

     Commissioner Horan asked about the commercial property tax (non-homestead property tax), and Ms. O’Bryan clarified that there is a difference between the House and the Senate.  The House bill is currently at 3%, where they started originally.  The Senate bill, as of week before last, was at 5%.  FAC has been having discussions with the elected officials regarding a proposal to start the first two years at 5% each year, and in the third, fourth and fifth year elevating that to 7% and then sunsetting in 2019.  That proposal has not been considered yet, but it may come forward as an amendment.  Chairman Carey said she thinks FAC is trying to be a little more reasonable because all the counties will have to deal with this when they cap it.  Commissioner Horan said it seems to him that if they just go ahead and do what the people have voted on (10%) and leave it up to local governments to provide the incentives that the local governments need to provide economic development that would make a lot of sense.  Chairman Carey suggested that Commissioner Horan call and ask Representative Chris Dorworth about this matter.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Horan on the CCNA  (Consultant Competitive Negotiations Act) Bill, Ms. O’Bryan said she would check on the status of that and send him an e-mail this afternoon.  Chairman Carey asked Ms. O’Bryan to provide an update at the end of this week to all the Board.

     Commissioner Dallari thanked the staff for doing a good job trying to keep the Board informed of all the bills and activities. 

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Chairman Carey stated Mr. McMillan distributed this morning a copy of the contract (received and filed) for County Manager, and she announced that she was successful in negotiating a contract with Jim (James) Hartmann for County Manager. 

Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Chairman Carey gave an overview of what took place in selecting a candidate.  She reviewed the salary, moving and living expenses, severance package and pay-back clause, advising the starting salary will be $175,000 and Mr. Hartmann is to begin his employment no later than June 20, 2011.

Commissioner Van Der Weide congratulated Chairman Carey on doing a wonderful job of negotiating.  Chairman Carey thanked everyone for the process and said they had five well-qualified candidates. 

Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to accept the County Manager Employment Agreement, as shown on page _______, with James Hartmann.

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

Chairman Carey reiterated that Mr. Hartmann will begin employment on or before June 20, 2011 and said she expects that once the agreement is executed, he will be hooked up for e-mail access so they can begin putting him in the loop.

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Chairman Carey requested authorization to send a letter to Pam Pfeifer, Office of the Governor, regarding the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council’s (ECFRPC) proposed East Central Florida 2060 Strategic Plan. 

Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to authorize the Chairman to execute the letter, as shown on page _______, to the Governor’s Office regarding the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council’s (ECFRPC) proposed East Central Florida 2060 Strategic Plan.

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

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Chairman Carey stated she received a letter from the Orlando-Sanford Airport advising that Jack Taylor has resigned from the SANAC (Sanford Aviation Noise Abatement Committee) Board and giving the names of two candidates, Krysty Carr and Gary Brook.  She said she would like to see a woman on the Board as there is not one currently.

Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to appoint Krysty Carr to the SANAC Board.

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

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Chairman Carey congratulated Alan Harris for earning the recognition from the International Association of Emergency Managers for being among the group of professionals who have maintained their CEM (Certified Emergency Manager) designation.  She also congratulated the Purchasing and Contracts Division for earning the Award for Excellence in Public Procurement from the Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers. 

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Chairman Carey stated she is in the process of drafting a press release about Mr. Hartmann.  As soon as that gets done, she will distribute it to all the Commissioners.

COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS

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

 1.  Letter dated April 4, 2011 to the Seminole County Commissioners from Nelson and Evelyn Figueroa, Millennium Coaches, re:  Resolution No. 2011-R-41.

 

 2.  Letter dated April 7, 2011 to the Seminole County Commission Chairman from Joe Montisano, Central Florida Zoo, re:  thanking the Board for their continuing support of the Zoo.

 

 3.  Letter dated April 7, 2011 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Fred Kittinger, Associate Vice President, University of Central Florida, re:  Sematech.

 

 4.  Copy of letter dated April 8, 2011 to Chris and Clarissa Owen from Julia Thompson, Parks and Recreation Manager, re:  thanking the Owens for their memorial donation.

 

 5.  Letter dated April 11, 2011 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Kimberly Straubinger, Florida Department of Revenue, re:  expiration of the 2011 Infrastructure Surtax.

 

 6.  Letter dated April 11, 2011 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Representative Larry Metz re:  thanking her for the letter dated March 23, 2011 that addressed the Board’s concerns regarding TABOR, Smart Caps, and revenue limitations.

 

 7.  Letter dated April 12, 2011 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Dan Holsenbeck, Vice President, University of Central Florida, re:  Sematech.

 

 8.  Letter dated April 12, 2011 to Highest Ranking Elected Official from Robert Groves, Director, U.S. Census Bureau, re:  online survey.

 

 9.  Letter dated April 13, 2011 to Chairman Brenda Carey from Keith Glatz, Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers, re:  Excellence in Public Procurement Awards Program.

 

10.  Notice of Public Hearing received April 13, 2011 from the City of Sanford to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 4238 annexing five acres on Moores Station Road.

 

11.  Notice of Public Hearing received April 13, 2011 from the City of Lake Mary to consider the final subdivision plan for The Enclave at Tuscany.

 

12.  Letter dated April 13, 2011 to Chairman Brenda Carey from John Hitt, President, University of Central Florida, re:  Sematech.

 

13.  Copies of letters dated April 15, 2011 from the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners to Gov. Rick Scott; Seminole County’s State Legislative Delegation; Sen. Mike Fasano; Sen. Mike Haridopolos; Rep. Dean Cannon; and Ray Valdes re:  Revenue Limits/Caps.

 

14.  Copy of letter dated April 18, 2011 to Mr. Joe Forte from Darron Moreland re:  Unfair Termination.

 

15.  Memorandum dated April 18, 2011 to Seminole County Board of County Commissioners from Ray Valdes re:  Letter dated April 15, 2011.

 

16.  Letter dated April 19, 2011 to the Board of County Commissioners from Arlin Armour, President, Indian Hills Home Owners Association, re:  Code Enforcement.

 

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Mr. Forte said the County is still connected to UCF TV for emergency broadcasting and he thinks a test is done on a monthly basis. 

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     Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Henley, to appoint Emilio Perez to the Parks and Preservation Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending January 1, 2014.

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

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     Commissioner Dallari stated he would like to see if staff and the Board can coordinate a workshop to see how the Blue Cross Blue Shield Resource Center works and get updates to be better prepared for any federal changes to healthcare.  Chairman Carey suggested taking a field trip, and Commissioner Dallari said that would be great.  Commissioner Henley said a field trip would be great as long as they publicize it and invite a reporter along.  Commissioner Dallari said he would appreciate it if Chairman Carey could arrange that.

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     Commissioner Dallari said with all the changes going on in the economy, he would like to see what it would take and how it would work to waive impact fees on certain levels.  He is not talking about doing the utilities, because there are some bond covenants with them.  He would like to ask the School Board to do the same.  He said it would be advantageous for the County to do something like that over the next year or two. 

     Chairman Carey said she would like to get an update on where they are on the request for staff to come back to the Board on things the Board talked about like extending development orders and such.  She said she would rather keep it in short segments, like six months at a time rather than two years, so when the economy turns back around, they won’t wish they had not done something.  Commissioner Dallari said he is not opposed to six months or 12 months.  Chairman Carey clarified with Mr. Forte to bring this back as a presentation briefing to the Board to let them know what the numbers are.

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     Commissioner Dallari advised that the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce is having an economic summit on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Educational Support Facility in Lake Mary.  He thinks the Commissioners will learn a lot by attending.

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     There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m., this same date.

 

 

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