BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

MAY 8, 2012

 

     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, May 8, 2012, 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

     County Manager Jim Hartmann

     County Attorney Bryant Applegate

     Deputy Clerk Terri Porter

Deputy Clerk Eva Roach

 

     Pastor David Knox, Christ Episcopal Church, Longwood, gave the Invocation.

     Commissioner Dallari led the Pledge of Allegiance.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

     Tara Hormell, representing The Children’s Cabinet of Seminole County, addressed the Board to give a PowerPoint presentation (copy received and filed) regarding an annual update on the Children’s Cabinet.  She covered “Vision” and “Membership” followed by four projects they have been working on since the beginning of their operation:  The Village operated by Intervention Services, Inc.; Family Connections; Pathways to Home: A Community Collaborative; and Families and Communities Together.  After inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Ms. Hormell confirmed that the biggest issue at The Village was transportation for young adults and stated it is more than 2.5 miles from the nearest bus stop.  Commissioner Dallari suggested that maybe they could contact the Chairman of LYNX to see about having an extended pickup line for that area to which Commissioner Henley responded that they are working on it.  Ms. Hormell covered the remainder of the presentation with topics including  Current Priorities; “How can you help?” and  Meetings.

     After inquiry by Chairman Carey, Ms. Hormell confirmed that there is someone from Seminole County Community Services who participates in the meetings.  Chairman Carey thanked Ms. Hormell for the update and a job well done, and stated that children are our most precious assets and ensuring that they are safe in Seminole County has been a great collaborative effort.

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     Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2012-R-85, as shown on page _______, recognizing that the Wekiva River System was designated as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System on October 13, 2000, by the United States Congress, and the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners supports the purpose, goals, objectives and actions of the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Management Plan.

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

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA

     County Manager Jim Hartmann addressed the Board to inform them of the following changes to the Consent Agenda:  Staff is requesting that Item #5, Lease Agreement with the School Board for Midway Elementary School; Item #6, Subrecipient Agreement to provide sewer improvements to Midway Elementary, and Item #12, BAR #12-062/CSBG Modification, which coincides with a Community Services consent item scheduled for the next meeting, be pulled and placed on the next Agenda scheduled for May 22; and with regard to Item #8, Victims’ Rights Coalition Agreement, the reporting time periods were removed from that item since the original publication.  Chairman Carey explained further that there was a conflict on the Agreement (Item #8) that showed monthly reporting with a quarterly indication below, so they struck the quarterly portion and said they will be reporting monthly.  Mr. Hartmann further advised that on the Regular Agenda, the QTI (Qualified Target Industry) for Village Farms and Primal Innovation LLC, one small revision was made on the budget amendments to reflect that they are QTI’s.

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

County Manager’s Office

Purchasing & Contracts Division

2.  Approve Change Order #4, as shown on page ________, to CC-5527-10/JVP (Seminole Wekiva Trail - Lake Mary Blvd./International Pkwy. Pedestrian Tunnel) in the amount of $155,258.89 to Southland Construction, Inc. of Apopka, Florida; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Change Order.

3.  Approve Sole Source Procurement SS-601408-12/LJS for the purchase of ten (10) Stryker EMS Power Load Cot Fasteners including warranty and cot compatibility upgrade kits and installation with Stryker Medical, Portage, MI; and authorize Purchasing and Contracts Division to issue Purchase Order(s).

4.  Approve Sole Source Procurement SS-601418-12/BJC for the remanufacture of a trailer laboratory with Germfree Laboratories, Inc., Ormond Beach; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of not-to-exceed $211,000.00.

 

Central Services

5.  Pulled from the agenda the request to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Lease Agreement with the School Board of Seminole County for the former Midway Elementary School, Building 1, to be used as the Midway Community Center, with an estimated annual expense of $32,535.

Community Services

Business Office

6.  Pulled from the agenda the request to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County/School Board of Seminole County, HUD/CDBG Subrecipient Agreement to provide sewer improvements to serve the former Midway Elementary School which will provide an improved quality of life for the residents of the Midway community.

7.  Approve participation in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; authorize the Chairman to execute the Certificate of Participation, as shown on page ________, naming Valmarie H. Turner as the coordinator for the countywide application(s); and authorize the Chairman or County Manager to execute any supporting documentation as may be required for the applications.

P.A.Y. Division

8.  Approve the Seminole County Victims' Rights Coalition, Inc. Agreement, as shown on page ________, with Seminole County to enable the implementation of the Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program providing a safe and secure facility and supervised visitation services for families residing in Seminole County, as amended.

 

Environmental Services

Business Office

9.  Approve the use of the Release of Water and Sewer Capacity Form, and add that form to the list of approved documents per Resolution No. 97-R-66.

Water-Waste Water Division

10.  Approve Seminole County and City of Longwood Emergency Interconnect Water Agreement, as shown on page ________, for mutual provision of wholesale water service to and from the water systems owned and operated by the County and City.

 

Fiscal Services

Budget Division

11.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2012-R-86, as shown on page ________, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #12-061 in the amount of $151,000 through the Fire Protection Fund to recognize the receipt of $151,000 in insurance proceeds and transfer $40,000 within the Public Safety Grants Fund to appropriate $211,000 for the replacement of a Mobile Analytical Platform (MAP) Unit.

12.  Pulled from the agenda the request to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #12-062 in the amount of $175,155 through the General Fund, the Community Development Block Grant Fund, and the Community Services Block Grant Fund (CSBG) to recognize and allocate $175,155 in additional CSBG grant funding and the associated $35,031 in match funding.

13.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2012-R-87, as shown on page _________, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #12-064 through the Fire Protection Fund to purchase five additional EMS Stryker Power Load Stretcher Systems for $100,000 with funding from reserves.

 

Growth Management

Planning & Development Division

14.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Release of Lien, as shown on page _________, for Case No. 08-136-CEB, on 1534 Westover Loop, Lake Mary, Tax Parcel #11-20-29-503-0000-0040, previously owned by Younes Abdessamad and currently owned by Residential Credit Solutions, Inc.

 

Leisure Services

Tourism-CVB Division

15.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement, as shown on page _________, with Florida Amateur Softball Association in the amount of $8,786.70 for the 2012 Florida ASA State Championship held on June 15-17, 2012.

16.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement, as shown on page ________, with Gainesville Gold Fast Pitch Softball in the amount of $3,536.00 for the 2012 Gainesville Gold Fast Pitch Softball Tournament held on July 6-8, 2012.

17.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement, as shown on page ________, with the Florida Rush Soccer Club in the amount of $9,500.00 for the 2012 Nike Champions Cup held on May 18-19, 2012.

18.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement, as shown on page ________, between Seminole County Board of County Commissioners and the University of Florida Board of Trustees for a Student Internship from May 14 to August 10, 2012.

 

Public Safety

Business Office

19.  Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2012-R-88, as shown on page ________, renaming a segment of West 13th Street to Historic Goldsboro Boulevard.

 

Upon discussion with regard to Items #5 and #6, Commissioner Dallari wanted to ensure that by delaying these items for two weeks, Galileo Charter School will not be “booted out” of their facility.  Mr. Hartmann stated that the Health Department is going to issue an extension on the current sewer agreement and the school is aware of the situation.  Chairman Carey explained that the holdup is due to the fact that the School Board has already signed the agreement for sewer improvements, but hasn’t yet approved the lease agreement.

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


 

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS’ CONSENT AGENDA

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

Clerk's Office

20.  Approval of Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page _______, dated April 9 and April 16, 2012; and Payroll Approval List, as shown on page _______,  dated April 7, 2012; approval of the BCC Official Minutes dated April 10, 2012; and noting, for information only, the following Clerk's “Received and Filed”:

 

1.    Amendment #2, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #12 to PS-5438-10.

 

2.    Amendment #3, as shown on page _________, to IFB-600562-09.

 

3.    Work Order #32, as shown on page ________, to RFP-5465-10.

 

4.    Work Order #3, as shown on page ________, to RFQ-5888-10.

 

5.    Terry Lunsford Flood Mitigation Project Invoice Certification, as shown on page _________, by Andy Brooks of ZHA, Inc.

 

6.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #31 to PS-4388-09.

 

7.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #20 to RFP-5465-10.

 

8.    Work Order #31, as shown on page ________, to RFP-5465-10.

 

9.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #21 to RFP-5465-10.

 

10.    Work Order #29, as shown on page ________, to RFP-5465-10.

 

11.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #25 to RFP-5465-10.

 

12.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #17 to RFP-5465-10.

 

13.    Work Order #30, as shown on page ________, to RFP-5465-10.

 

14.    Work Order #24, as shown on page ________, to PS-2249-07.

 

15.    Work Order #1, as shown on page ________, to PS-6658-11.

 

16.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to IFB-600277-07.

 

17.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to IFB-600408-08.

 

18.    Closeout, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #42 to CC-2184-07.

 

19.    Closeout, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #7 to CC-5075-10.

 

20.    Closeout, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #43 to CC-2184-07.

 

21.    Closeout, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #17 to CC-2183-07.

 

22.    Closeout, as shown on page ________, to CC-6548-11.

 

23.    Closeout, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #10 to CC-2183-07.

 

24.    Amendment #2, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #1 to PS-4650-09.

 

25.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to PS-4650-09.

 

26.    Work Order #73, as shown on page ________, to CC-1284-06.

 

27.    Change Order #3, as shown on page ________, to CC-6460-11.

 

28.    Certificate of Title, as shown on page _________, for Belle Estates.

 

29.    Order Granting Determination of Need from Florida Public Service Commission for modernization of Port Everglades Plant by Florida Power & Light Company.

 

30.    Amendment #2, as shown on page ________, to IFB-600612-09.

 

31.    Audit of Manager’s Cellular Device Policy from Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Circuit Court.

 

32.    Sixth Amendment, as shown on page ________, to RFP-600326-08.

 

33.    Notice to Proceed, as shown on page ________, for Work Order #73 to CC-1284-06.

 

34.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #19 to PS-2564-07.

 

35.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #20 to PS-2564-07.

 

36.    Change Order #7, as shown on page ________, to CC-4623-09.

 

37.    Closeout, as shown on page ________, for CC-6591-11.

 

38.    Contracts, as shown on page ________, for Services for Antoinette Basque; Margarette Schavemaker; Scott Runda; Greg Sobosky; Micheline Larsen; and Nivea Urdaneta.

 

39.    Copies of letters to Shirley Taylor and Virlindia Doss, Florida Commission on Ethics, submitting copies of Resolution #2007-R-237 relating to financial disclosure forms for the Seminole County Port Authority.

 

40.    Work Order #14, as shown on page ________, to PS-5438-10.

 

41.    Amendment #2, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #73 to PS-1529-06.

 

42.    Order Suspending Proposed Tariffs for approval of Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) by Florida Public Utilities Company and the Florida Division of Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

 

43.    Change Order #6, as shown on page ________, to CC-5627-10.

 

44.    Memorandum to Jim Hartmann, County Manager, from Antoine Khoury, Assistant Public Works Director, relating to Unauthorized Commitment, as shown on page ________, for Work Order #96 to PS-1074-06.

 

45.    Change Order #4, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #31 to DB-6152-10.

 

46.    Letter to Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Circuit Court, from Joseph Forte, Deputy County Manager, relating to Audit of Manager’s Cellular Device Policy.

 

47.    Minutes for Joint City/County Advisory Committee meetings from April 2005 through October 2007.

 

48.    Development Order #12-30000028, as shown on page ________, M/I Homes of Orlando variance.

 

49.    Change Order #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #24 to CC-2183-07.

 

50.    Change Order #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #45 to CC-2184-07.

 

51.    Change Order #3, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #20 to CC-2183-07.

 

52.    Amendment #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #24 to PS-4388-09.

 

53.    Amendment #3, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #9 to PS-4388-09.

 

54.    Executive Order, as shown on page ________, Declaring State of Local Emergency and Establishing Emergency Fire Prevention Regulations.

 

55.    Bids for CC-7661-12.

 

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

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

Sheriff’s Office

21.  Approval to expend $5,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide for a contribution to Safe House of Seminole.

22.  Approval to contribute $2,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide funding in support of the Central Florida YMCA 2012 Youth Scholarship Program.

23.  Approval to expend $500 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide for a contribution to the Florida Missing Children’s Day Foundation, Inc.

24.  Approval to expend $500 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide for a contribution to the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce in support of its 2012 scholarship program.

25.  Approve the Sheriff's Office to execute and submit a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, FY 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial/Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, and authorize the Sheriff to sign future documents relating to the grant.

 

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

REGULAR AGENDA

     Bill McDermott, Economic Development, addressed the Board to present a request for approval of a Resolution recommending that Village Farms, L.P. be approved as a Qualified Target Industry Business (QTI); approval of an appropriation of $29,400 as local participation in the QTI and Sector Bonus tax refund program; and approval of a Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #12-066.  He stated Village Farms is considering relocating their offices from Eatontown, New Jersey to Lake Mary.  He reviewed the company’s plans, proposed capital investment, and the average annual salary for new employees.  Staff recommends approval of the request.

     Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. McDermott advised the relocation is contingent upon the Board’s approval of the proposed request.

     Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to adopt appropriate Resolution #2012-R-89, as shown on page ________, recommending that Village Farms, L.P. be approved as a Qualified Target Industry Business (QTI); approval of an appropriation of $29,400 as local participation in the QTI and Sector Bonus tax refund program; and approval of appropriate Resolution #2012-R-90, as shown on page ________, implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #12-066 through the General Fund and Economic Development Fund in the amount of $29,400.

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

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     Mr. McDermott requested approval of a Resolution recommending that Primal Innovation, LLC be approved as a Qualified Target Industry Business (QTI); approval of an appropriation of $20,000 as local participation in the QTI tax refund program; approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the city of Sanford; and approval of Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #12-067.  He stated Primal Innovation is considering an expansion of its research and development company.  He reviewed the company’s plans, proposed capital investment and annual salary for new employees.  He stated the amount of $20,000 will be split evenly with the city of Sanford pursuant to the interlocal agreement, and that amount will be paid up front.

     Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Henley, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2012-R-91, as shown on page ________, recommending that Primal Innovation, LLC be approved as a Qualified Target Industry Business (QTI); approval of an appropriation of $20,000 as local participation in the QTI tax refund program; approval of the Interlocal Agreement, as shown on page ________, with the city of Sanford; and approval of appropriate Resolution #2012-R-92, as shown on page ________, implementing Budget Amendment Request(BAR) #12-067 through the General Fund and Economic Development Fund in the amount of $20,000.

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

     Commissioner Dallari thanked Mr. McDermott for his hard work in bringing businesses to Seminole County especially in these hard economic times.

COUNTY MANAGER AND STAFF’S BRIEFINGS 

     County Manager Jim Hartmann requested authorization for the Chairman to execute a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation appointing Bill Wharton, the new Senior Planner in Growth Management, to replace Dick Boyer as the alternate for the SunRail Technical Advisory Committee.  Chairman Carey expounded that Brett Blackadar, County Engineer, will continue as Seminole County’s representative and Mr. Wharton will be the alternate.

     Motion by Commissioner Henley, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to authorize the Chairman to execute a letter, as shown on page _______, to the Florida Department of Transportation appointing Bill Wharton, Senior Planner, to replace Dick Boyer as the alternate for the SunRail Technical Advisory Committee.

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

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Mr. Hartmann proposed for the Board’s consideration an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for an outsourcing feasibility study.  He stated the study was initiated about a month ago at a BCC meeting when Commissioner Dallari requested that during the budget process, they look at outsourcing both the Human Resources (H.R.) and Information Technology (I.T.) Divisions for the County.  Mr. Hartmann stated that after discussion with staff, they believe the best course of action would be to conduct a feasibility study to look at all pieces of the departments in order to assess which could produce better economic results, efficiencies, or service enhancements.  Mr. Hartmann inquired whether the Board wished to proceed with outsourcing the H.R. and I.T. functions, either all or part of them; and if so, do they support initiating it with a feasibility study.

After inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. Hartmann responded that they will look at one or two consulting firms who specialize in I.T. and/or H.R. and would expect to have their recommendations by August 1. 

Discussion ensued as to the best way to move forward taking into consideration timing for the budget sessions in August, the cost of the study, and tweaking a study that was previously done in the late 90’s.

After inquiry by Commissioner Horan, Mr. Hartmann stated there is a work session at the next Board meeting in order to discuss a number of organizational changes that they are contemplating in a number of different departments, which will then be incorporated into the budget process.

Commissioner Henley stated that he is never opposed to looking at how they do business with the idea in mind of improving because they need a culture throughout the entire organization of continuous improvement; however, he reiterated what Commissioner Dallari stated during discussion, that he would like to know what the County Manager will be recommending in regard to reorganization because it might affect the department significantly, and he wants to look in-house first to determine what management recommends in regard to possible efficiencies before spending $50,000 in consulting fees. 

Chairman Carey suggested staff could look at other counties who have outsourced to assist in their determination.  She then directed that the Board is requesting that the County Manager make a recommendation regarding what can be outsourced rather than spend $50,000 for a consultant to do it, and they will look forward to further discussion during the workshop in two weeks.

Mr. Hartmann stated he would like, in two weeks and throughout the budget process, for the Board to keep in mind that they are pretty lean in staff but also, they use a significant amount of outsourced help to provide services as well as support; and after inquiry by Chairman Carey, he stated they are currently compiling a list of what is being outsourced now. 

Commissioner Horan stated he would like to see an analysis of the County’s outsourced functions, why they are outsourced, and how they make those decisions to accompany the list with the methodology used in the past in determining whether to outsource or not.

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Mr. Hartmann briefed the Board regarding the Altamonte Post Office stating there may not be federal funding available for a potential acquisition; however the State is still interested in participating and pursuing federal funds, but in case these funds are not available, they have agreed to a 50/50 cost share with the County.  As previously discussed, it makes sense to have that piece of property brought under the County’s control.

Chairman Carey stated that it was in the middle of their site and an integral part if they ever want to do anything around the rail station, so with no objection from the Board, she directed that they move forward to try to secure the property.  The Board voiced no objections.

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     Mr. Hartmann requested comments from the Board regarding the result of a meeting with the School Board to look at potential, cooperative service areas.  He stated that printing services was the area they honed in on and that staff has done a complete analysis, and renegotiated the Xerox contract where they can avail about $80,000 in cost savings.  He further stated that there were other issues with the School Board’s printing; and although it would not have saved the School Board any money, it would have given them some economy of scale, which would have been positive.  Mr. Hartmann continued that they believe the best thing to do is to retain the in-house service.

After inquiry, Chairman Carey reiterated that there is one employee in the print shop, so they are not talking about a huge budget, and that one of the issues they had included was timing as to how quickly they could get documents back.  She agreed with the recommendation and stated that the main thing is to explore and continue the communication, and she knows that the School Board Chairman will be at the next Parks and Recreation meeting to discuss the use of school facilities in addition to County parks.  Mr. Hartmann stated that he hopes to work with the new Superintendent of Schools and to keep their staffs meeting on somewhat of a regular basis to continue to explore possibilities; and Chairman Carey stated she will continue to meet with the School Board Chairman regularly also.

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S BRIEFING

Bryant Applegate, County Attorney, addressed the Board to reiterate that they have good news from the Federal Court in the Allied Veterans case and that the Federal Magistrate has granted the vast majority of all of the County Attorney’s office’s motions to compel discovery against Allied Veterans, which will require them to produce most, if not all of their financial records.  He stated that the battle is still not over, but this is a giant step forward in pursuing the case against Allied Veterans.

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Mr. Applegate further informed the Board that an invoice was received from FAC (Florida Association of Counties) on the Medicaid lawsuit and that Seminole is classified as a medium-sized county; therefore, the one-time payment is $3,500, and he is requesting authorization to process it.

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to approve the request to process $3,500 for payment in full of the invoice from FAC (Florida Association of Counties) in connection with the Medicaid lawsuit.

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

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     Mr. Applegate advised that he is still working on presenting to the Board for their consideration a Resolution authorizing the County Attorney’s office to participate in the Seminole County Legal Aid pro bono program.  He said he met with Silvia McLain and talked about some parameters.  He further stated that hopefully, with the Board’s approval, the County Attorney’s office can help families in Seminole County that are in crises.

     Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Applegate stated that hopefully the program will be presented at the BCC Meeting on June 12.

     Commissioner Van Der Weide congratulated the County Attorney on his efforts with regard to these issues, especially with Allied Veterans.  Mr. Applegate responded and thanked his office and their outside Counsel, for their good work.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

     Chairman Carey explained that the pineapples on the dais are there as a result of National Tourism Week from May 5 through May 13 and thanked the tourism group for them.

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     The Chairman then stated that at the last meeting, she had asked for a Resolution of Appreciation for Judy Putz for her service on the MetroPlan Orlando Citizen’s Advisory Committee and requested a motion for approval.

     Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to approve appropriate Resolution #2012-R-93, as shown on page _______, of Appreciation for Judy Putz for her service on the MetroPlan Orlando Citizen’s Advisory Committee.

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

Chairman Carey continued, stating that she also needs nominations for the appointment to the open position on the MetroPlan Orlando Citizens’ Advisory Committee and said she hopes to wrap it up at the next meeting, explaining that she likes to have Seminole County be very vocal on that Board and there are others in Central Florida who are.

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     Chairman Carey advised that last week she had the opportunity to serve on a panel at an annual event sponsored by the Orlando Business Journal called “Doing Business in Seminole County,” which was a luncheon at the Westin.  She thanked those that had attended and stated it was an honor to serve and also mentioned they had John Krug on the panel along with Dr. Ann McGee from Seminole State College, a representative from AAA, and Frank Martz from the city of Altamonte Springs.  She said it was well attended and good information came out of it.

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     Chairman Carey advised that on Monday, May 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Downtown Orlando, FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) has assembled a group of experts from around the country that do transit-oriented development, public/private partnerships and private development, and she hopes that will be well attended because, she stated, it is important that we learn from those who have already invested their money in what works and what doesn’t.

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     Chairman Carey further advised that next week at 8:00 a.m. there is the commissioning of the Yankee Lake Surface Water Treatment Plant, and following that ribbon cutting, there is a dedication and a signing ceremony for the unveiling of the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Comprehensive River Management Plan at Katie’s Landing from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.  The Resolution (that was passed this morning) will be presented at that particular event.

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Chairman Carey explained that they are all wearing a green ribbon because May is Children’s Mental Health Month and the ribbon is to raise public awareness to better the lives of children and youth in the community who have serious emotional disorders and to support them and their families.  She stated that green signifies new life, new growth and new beginnings, and she thanked those in attendance for wearing the ribbons and the group that delivered them.

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS

     Commissioner Henley stated he went by the Alan Davis property on Alpine recently and it is worse than it has ever been which negatively impacts the neighbors around it.  He stated he was interested in knowing what is happening with that property. 

Mr. Applegate responded that he will get an update but was told that the Sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate and monitor the situation, so he will find out what they plan to do. 

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Commissioner Henley then informed the Board that he spent about four hours last Friday with the Congress of Regional Leaders and that a number of issues were discussed.  He distributed a report entitled “Regional Issues Impact Analysis:  Which Regional Issues Have the Greatest Impact on the Others?,” brochures and magazine (copy received and filed) that were the result of a meeting at Mission Inn Resort on March 20 and 21 (in which the County did not participate due to the cost).  Commissioner Henley then covered some of the main points from the report.

He further stated that the group is urging Seminole County to attend the region-to-region community visit in San Diego to learn about the vision process they went through and what the outcome was.  Commissioner Henley said he believes, coming up, they will be hiring a consultant to come back in and do another update on the values of this region, as far as the local people are concerned, to determine what they value and then move on to a course of action.  He encouraged the Board to read the report and stated he’ll come back to the Board at a later date to discuss whether he should attend the San Diego meeting.

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     Commissioner Dallari advised he received a letter of resignation within the last week from Deborah Schafer on the Code Enforcement Board (CEB) that said due to a change of positions, she will no longer be able to attend the CEB meetings.

     Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to approve appropriate Resolution #2012-R-94, as shown on page _______, of Appreciation to Deborah Schafer for her service on the Code Enforcement Board for Seminole County.

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

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Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to appoint Harley G. Parkhurst as the District 1 appointee to the Seminole County Code Enforcement Board for the remaining three-year term ending January 1, 2015.

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

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     Commissioner Dallari stated that the presentation on the homeless at the last BCC meeting was very good; however, he wanted to ensure that staff continues to update the Community Conversation on Homelessness and gets their input because, he stated, without community input, they don’t have a true collaborative cooperation.

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     Commissioner Horan stated he wanted to amplify Commissioner Henley’s encouragement to take seriously the report from the meeting of the Congress of Regional Leaders and reminded them that he participated in the work group on three particular issues which were creating access to capital, reviewing transactional fees, and streamlining permitting and licensing.  He further stated that there was a lot of really good input and that those particular work papers are really worthwhile to review and believes there will be a lot of future discussion about them. 

     Chairman Carey stated that the County has always been well represented on those particular Boards and hopefully some action from other counties besides just Seminole will come out of it.  Commissioner Horan responded that when the group was looking at templates, they were largely looking at things that Seminole County had done.

     Commissioner Henley referenced Item Nine (IX) in the report entitled “Unification of the Work of the Open for Business Management Committee” and the work of the Central Florida Congress of Regional Leaders and stated there was quite a bit of discussion about legislating, and there was quite a lengthy discussion about the circumstances in local government as well as in the School Board because the School Board had a representative on the Congress.  He stated there will be 40 new Representatives in the Legislature because of term limits.  He encouraged them to visit every candidate to find out what their positions are on the issues that are strangling local governments and school boards.  He stated there is an effort being made to meet with Representative Dean Cannon regarding the expressway merger that was discussed earlier and that the Board should ensure they are involved in that conversation.  He further stated that there was discussion that local governments are not nearly as effective as the business community in that they are unable to lobby the Legislature, and that during the legislative session, the business community got nearly everything they asked for.  He stated his concern is that if they attempt to merge the two organizations, the results would be looked at as a government agency, so he said he believes that the Congress of Regional Leaders, who are all elected officials, should keep a little distance; however, it doesn’t mean they can’t have input and support what each other is trying to do.

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     Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he is very happy with the results from the County Attorney’s office.

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     There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m., this same date.

 

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