BOARD OF
JUNE 27, 2006
The following is a non-verbatim transcript
of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June
27, 2006, in the SEMINOLE COUNTY
SERVICES BUILDING at
Present:
Chairman
Vice Chairman Bob Dallari (District 1)
Commissioner Randy Morris (District 2)
Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide (District 3)
Commissioner Brenda Carey (District 5)
County Manager Cindy Coto
Deputy Clerk Sandy McCann
Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide gave the Invocation.
County Attorney Robert McMillan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-147, as shown on page _______, proclaiming the month of July as “Parks & Recreation” Month.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members Sylvester Chang and Mike Williamson.
Mr. Williamson addressed the Board to express his appreciation for the Resolution.
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Motion
by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to adopt
appropriate Resolution #2006-R-145, as shown on page _______, commending Betty
Brandl for her 19+ years of service to
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Ms. Brandl and her husband. Ms. Brandl addressed the Board to express her appreciation to the Board, Ms. Coto, Speed Thomas and Ken Roberts.
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Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Morris to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-146, as shown on page _______, commending Dale R. Stevens for his heroic efforts to save his neighbor, Terri Hoag, after a lightning strike.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Mr. Stevens.
Terri Hoag addressed the Board to advise not only did Mr. Stevens save her life but that of her young son who she was holding. She presented Mr. Stevens with a medal made by her older son which read, “Thank you for saving my mom’s life”.
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Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-149, as shown on page _______, commending Libby Harper for her role in supporting the Friends of the Seminole County Library System for the last 30+ years.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The Resolution was presented to Ms. Harper and her family.
Ms. Harper addressed the Board to express her thanks.
Commissioner Carey stated she will be leaving the meeting today at 2:30 p.m. in order to attend a FAC Conference. Therefore, she requested that Items #50, #51, and #52 be moved up on the agenda and heard first. The Board voiced no objections to same.
Commissioner Dallari requested Item #18, W.O. #2 to PS-0381, be pulled for a separate vote.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Morris to approve and authorize the following:
Community Assistance
5. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the First Amendment, as
shown on page _______, to the SHIP/HOME Program Community Housing Development
Organization Subrecipient Agreement among
Grants
14. Approval to submit a grant
application to the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Grant program; and authorize the
Purchasing
15. Award CC-0835-06/BLH Contract,
as shown on page _______, for Snow Hill Road Bridge Erosion Control Project to R.J.P. Enterprises, Inc. of
16. Award CC-0952-06/TRJ Contract,
as shown on page _______, for Fire Station #27 Concrete Slab Replacement to LAS
Contracting, Corp. of
17. Approve the ranking, authorize
negotiations and award PS-0722-06/BHJ Contract, as shown on page _______, for
Chapman Road Final Design Services to Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
19. Approve Amendment #4 to
RFP-4140-01/BJC – Courier Services Agreement, with Coastal Courier, Inc.,
20. Approve Amendment #1 to
RFP-4264-05/BJC – Compensation and Benefits Study for
21. Approve Amendment #4 to
IFB-3072-03/JVP – Term Contract for Sodium Hypochlorite with Harcross
Chemicals, Inc.,
Library & Leisure Services
22. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Service Agreement, as shown on page _______, with Lyndel and Company to provide children’s programs at the branch libraries as part of the Summer Reading Program.
23. Approve and authorize Chairman
to execute a Lease Agreement, as shown on page _______, with Seminole Baseball,
Inc. for the rights to facilities at Soldier’s
24. Approve travel for Rita
Law-McCumber, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent to travel to
Planning & Development
Community Resources
25. Adoption of appropriate Resolution
#2006-R-154, as shown on page _______, renaming
26. Adoption of appropriate
Resolution #2006-R-155, as show on page _______, renaming
Development Review
27. Adoption of appropriate Resolution
#2006-R-156, as shown on page _______, accepting Quit Claim Deed, as shown on
page _______, and cancel property taxes for land donated as right-of-way on
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Discussion ensued with regard to Item #18, Work Order #2 to PS-0381-06/BLH, County Services Building Re-Roofing Project.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Acting Administrative Services Director, Speed Thomas, advised they will try to get a 20-year guarantee on the roof. He also advised that they will be looking at any type of energy conservation that is available and they will seek any rebates.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Ms. Coto advised staff has proposed, in the FY 06/07 budget, to hire a consultant to conduct an overall roof assessment on the fire stations.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Morris to approve Work Order #2, as shown on page _______, County Services Building Re-Roofing Project under PS-0381-06/BLH, Master Agreement for continuing architectural and engineering services for projects not exceeding $1,000,000 to Starmer Ranaldi Planning & Architecture, Inc., of Winter Springs.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the proposed negotiated settlement relating to Parcel Number 149 on the Bunnell Road improvement project, in the amount of $31,518, inclusive of all land value, severance damage, statutory interest, attorney’s fees, expert fees and cost reimbursements.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Carey to ratify the County’s appeal of the Rustling Oaks decision to the Fifth District Court of Appeals.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner Dallari advised the appellant of Item #54, Appeal against the BOA, John Kelly, has asked for a continuance.
At the request of Commissioner Dallari, Mr. McMillan gave a brief history of the appeal.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS’ CONSENT AGENDA
Clerk’s Report
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to approve and authorize the following:
37. Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page _______, dated May 30 & June 5, 2006; and Payroll Approval Lists, as shown on page _______, dated May 18 & June 1, 2006.
38. BCC Official Minutes dated May 23, 2006.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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The Board noted, for information only, the following Clerk’s “received & filed”:
1. Notice of Cancellation of Hearing & Prehearing from PSC RE: Sanlando Utilities Corp.
2. Petition for issuance of a storm recovery financing order by FP&L Co. from the PSC.
3. Memo from the County Attorney’s Office submitting the following, as shown on page _______: Warranty Deed & Title Insurance from Stephen Yost for Eden Park Ave.; Temporary Construction Easement from Fla. Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventist for Bunnell Road; Quit Claim Deed & Title Insurance from Fla. Central Railroad Co., Inc. for Bunnell Road; Warranty Deed & Title Insurance from Paul Carter for Lake Drive; and Title Insurance for Parcel #16-19-30-5AC-0000-0450 for Elder Creek/C-15 Ponds.
4. Memo
from
5. Proposed Budget, as shown on page _______, for FY 2006-07 for the Sheriff.
6. Memo
from
7. Letter of Credit, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $54,690 for Regal Pointe Park; Letter of Credit in the amount of $125,000 for Wilson Park; Letter of Credit in the amount of $111,143.02 for Estates at Wekiva Park Ph. II; Maintenance Bond in the amount of $1,303.75 for Slone Retail Center; Letter of Credit in the amount of $61,509.60 for Wilson Park; and Private Road Maintenance Bond in the amount of $15,559 for Talman Mews Ph. 1.
8. W.O. #34, as shown on page _______, to PS-5120-02.
9. W.O. #9, as shown on page _______, to PS-5175-04.
10. W.O. #1, as shown on page _______, to PS-0381-06.
11. W.O. #1, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4259-05.
12. W.O. #55, as shown on page ________, to PS-5130-02.
13. C.O. #3, as shown on page ________, to CC-1212-03.
14. W.O. Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to W.O. #1 to PS-5156-04.
15. Development Orders, as shown on page _______, for the following variances: Jeffrey Rosino; Naval & Vijayalaxmi Modani; Russell & Beverly Curry; Mary Jo Williams; Wendy Tumlin; Joyce & Tony Shultz; David & Angela Rybinski; Jorge Rodriguez; Neal Winnie, Michelle Winnie, & Williams Cluff; and Jesus Duran.
16. W.O. #4 and #5, as shown on page _______, to PS-5190-05.
17. Third Amendment, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4242-05.
18. W.O. Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to W.O. #4 to RFP-4240-05.
19. W.O. Amendment #3, as shown on page _______, to W.O. #6 to PS-5150-03.
20. Certificate of Final Completion, as shown on page _______, for CC-1222-TLR W.O. #11.
21. W.O. #13, as shown on page _______, to PS-5174-04.
22. W.O. Amendment #1, as shown on page _______, to W.O. #16 to RFP-4214-04.
23. First Amendment, as shown on page _______, to PS-0381-06.
24. C.O. #2, as shown on page _______, to CC-1262-05.
25. Contract, as shown on page _______, for IFB-600016-06.
26. W.O. #2, as shown on page _______, to PS-5183-05.
27. W.O. #31, as shown on page _______, to CC-1262-05.
28. C.O. #2, as shown on page _______, to CC-1262-05.
29. W.O. #32, as shown on page _______, to CC-1262-05.
30. M-0947-06, as shown on page _______, Basic Contract with The Grove Counseling Center.
31. W.O. #42, as shown on page _______, to PS-5165-04.
32. C.O. #1, as shown on page _______, to W.O. #49 to CC-1212-03.
33. Second Amendment, as shown on page ______, to M-437-04 Contract.
34. W.O. #54, as shown on page _______, to PS-5130-02.
35. C.O. #1, as shown on page _______, to CC-1270-05.
36. Term Contract, as shown on page _______, for IFB-6000160-06, Ten-8 Fire Equipment.
37. First Amendment, as shown on page _______, to IFB-3120-05 Contract.
38. W.O. #8, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4240-05.
39. Second Amendment, as shown on page _______, to RFP-4242-05 Contract.
40. Letter, as shown on page _______, accepting water & sewer systems for Shoppes @ Hunt Club/AmSouth Bank-Unicorp National Development.
41. Customer Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Reclaimed Water Rates for Ansara Heathrow Center Ph. 1.
42. Customer Agreement, as shown on page _______, for Reclaimed Water Rates for Ansara Heathrow Center Ph. 3.
43. Conditional Utility Agreement, as shown on page _______, for water & sewer services with Ansara Heathrow Center Ph. 3.
44. Conditional Utility Agreement, as shown on page _______, for water & sewer services for Beazer Homes for Dodd Road Townhomes.
45. Conditional Utility Agreement, as shown on page _______, for water & sewer service with Metropolis Homes, Inc., Inc., for Tesoro Townhomes.
46. Bill of Sale, as shown on page _______, for Shoppes @ Hunt Club/AmSouth Bank – Unicorp National Development.
47. Non-certified Tennis Pro Agreements, as shown on page _______, as follows: Lauren Wolken, Hayley Pratt, and Jenna Doerfler.
48. Certified Tennis Pro Agreement, as shown on page _______, with Virginia Reeter.
49. Bids as follows: #600033-06/BJC; CC-0952-06/TRJ; RFP-600004-06/GMG; RFP-600032-06/GMG; PS-0984-06/TLR; CC-0998-06/TLR and PS-095506.
Sheriff’s Office
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide to adopt appropriate Resolution #2006-R-160, as shown on page _______, in the amount of $894,355 for the Sheriff’s Office budget that represents the revenue to be received from July 1, 2006 thru September 30, 2007 from the Department of Children and Families, including one additional full-time position and one part-time position.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
REGULAR AGENDA
Meloney Lung, Administrative Services,
addressed the Board to present the request for land purchase of property
located at
Commissioner Carey expressed her concern with what the environmental study will find. Whereupon, Ms. Lung stated if it is anything major, staff would re-negotiate with Mr. Link for the cleanup.
Motion
by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract for
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner Morris discussed the memorial for law enforcement, public safety and veterans’ personnel. He said he would like staff to move forward with bringing back an RFP for the design of the memorial on the Five Points property. He said this should be a county-wide memorial and a reflective-type park. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Dallari to direct staff to develop the appropriate materials with respect to the design of an RFP to bring on the type of consultant to move in the direction of what was just discussed.
Under discussion and upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Director Penny Fleming, Sheriff’s Office, addressed the Board to advise the Sheriff’s Office has collected over $100,000 for a memorial. She said they have taken the lead on this and formed a committee in order to get it moving. The Committee consists of members from the Sheriff’s Office, Public Safety and Facilities Department. She also advised that Glatting Jackson & Associates has offered to do some work on the design.
Commissioner Carey stated she would like to see that committee continue, but would like to add a member from Veteran Services to it. She said she and Commissioner Morris can work with the committee to come up with the final design and attend the next committee meeting in July.
Commissioner Morris requested that in the
future when County staff is meeting with other constitutional officers on
matters germane to the BCC, that the Commission be notified of such
meetings. He said the discovery that the
Sheriff is working on something with the BCC staff is a little
disconcerting. He said they have talked
about putting a flag and memorial marker up in front of the
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Assistant Planning Manager, April Boswell,
addressed the Board to request direction with regard to Code Enforcement Lien,
Case #04-43-CEB, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company/Emma & Colin Burley,
Attorney Larry Shendell, representing Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, addressed the Board to advise that the bank accepts the proposed settlement recommended by staff.
Motion
by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Morris to approve a reduction
to the Code Enforcement Board Lien from $60,800 to $2,640 for processing Case
#04-43-CEB, and for
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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The Chairman recessed the meeting at 10:25 a.m., reconvening it at 10:40 a.m., this same date.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon inquiry by Chairman Henley, the Board voiced no objections to continuing Item #54, Appeal against the BOA, John Kelly, as requested by the appellant.
REGULAR AGENDA, CONTINUED
DCM, Don Fisher, presented for
consideration staff’s recommendation with regard to the Willow Grove
Subdivision Wall Contribution which fell during Hurricane Charley. He gave a history of the brick wall, advising
there are 12 different property owners with 12 different lots on which the wall
sits. There is no easement and no right-of-entry
onto the properties for either the residents of the subdivision or the
County. Also, a waiver was granted to
the developer of
Mr. Fisher said the
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Fisher advised that between 15% to 20% of the wall is still standing.
Mr. Tolliver,
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Tolliver advised that some of the homeowners did collect insurance money after Hurricane Charley; but some of them did not.
Commissioner Carey stated she believes the entire wall needs to be demolished. Discussion ensued.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Fisher advised the waiver for a split-rail fence with hedge still stands.
Commissioner Van Der Weide questioned that if the County approves a reimbursement of a certain percentage, are the 12 private property owners going to have the money to fund the wall or are they going to want the County to fund the wall upfront.
Commissioner Dallari stated he believes a solid wall should be erected. He questioned Mr. Tolliver if he believes he can get consensus of the 12 property owners to demolish what is left of the old wall and build a new wall. Whereupon, Mr. Tolliver answered yes.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari to authorize a County contribution of up to 70% for the replacement of a masonry wall for the Willow Grove Subdivision.
The Chairman called for a second to the motion three times without response, whereupon, the motion died for the lack of same.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Morris to authorize a County contribution of up to 50% for the replacement of a masonry wall for the Willow Grove Subdivision.
Under discussion and upon inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Commissioner Dallari stated he wants the entire wall replaced.
District 1 voted AYE.
Commissioners Morris, Van Der Weide, Henley and Carey voted NAY, whereupon, the motion failed for the lack of a majority vote.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Morris to authorize the County Attorney to work with the homeowners at Willow Grove Subdivision to demolish and rebuild the subdivision wall, with the County contributing up to $75,000 for the cost of same, subject to the wall actually being built.
Under discussion, Commissioner Dallari pointed out that the County did go on private property to work which did something to the foundation. He also pointed out that the wall began falling prior to Hurricane Charley.
Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he feels the County is responsible for something; but he is worried about how the process will work. He added that he hopes the wall will get built prior to the County disbursing any money.
Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner Dallari voted NAY.
Director of Library & Leisure Services, Suzy Goldman, addressed the Board to remind the Board that staff was directed to pursue talks with FDOT regarding a transfer to the County of land adjacent to the County’s Upsala landfill site; and to report back on potential contamination at the site. She advised that in May, a Phase I/II environmental assessment was completed on the DOT property and no contamination was found. She said FDOT has indicated a willingness to transfer the property to the County at no cost. She further advised PBS&J was selected to prepare a preliminary assessment of the feasibility of converting the landfill and FDOT property into a park.
Commissioner Dallari recommended moving forward with acquiring the FDOT property.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Morris to authorize staff to work with FDOT to obtain the ownership of the five-acre parcel located adjacent to the County’s Upsala landfill property.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Director of Library & Leisure Services, Suzy Goldman, stated in February, the BCC approved the conceptual site plan for the development of the Jetta Point property to include both multipurpose and softball fields. She said direction was given to explore a partnership with Central Florida United Soccer Club, Inc. (CFU) to operate the four multipurpose fields. She advised the soccer club was established in 1977 and annual participation averages 2,300 players. She requested Board direction as to whether or not to continue discussions with CFU.
Commissioner Carey expressed her concern with giving exclusive use to one organization.
Commissioner Dallari stated he has spoken with Mr. Bill Christy (President of CFU) and he has indicated to him that they would not have exclusive use of the fields.
Ms. Goldman advised this agreement would be
similar with what the County has now with Seminole Baseball at Soldier’s
Bill Christy addressed the Board to explain that they would run the program and maintain the fields. He said they would not have exclusive use; but would be responsible for scheduling other groups to use the fields. He also said they would like to put an office near the concession stand.
Commissioner Morris voiced his concern with the County paying $4.3 million on a park that will benefit only 2,300 people. He said this is not what he anticipated staff was going to bring back to the Board; and certainly not something he would have negotiated in terms of use.
Commissioner Carey stated she would like to have an opportunity to look at this a little more in depth.
Commissioner Dallari said the County should have a non-exclusive use agreement and figure out how all parties can use this facility.
Chairman Henley stated that the Board wants to see a proposed schedule of usage as part of the information staff brings back.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Carey to continue until July 25, 2006 consideration of proposal to operate the Jetta Point Multipurpose Fields.
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner Carey commented the Board may need to do an RFP.
Ms. Coto agreed that an RFP should be done; and stated staff will bring back to the Board the cost of running the park should the County elect to do so.
Commissioner Van Der Weide left the meeting at this time.
Chairman Henley stated he will work with Ms. Coto to come up with some options.
Commissioner Van Der Weide re-entered the meeting at this time.
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Director of Library & Leisure Services,
Suzy Goldman, gave a PowerPoint overview (copy of presentation was received
& filed) of the proposal for a joint use library between SCC, UCF,
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Ms. Goldman advised she does not believe the college has done any space planning yet.
Commissioner Morris commented that the only way to do this would be to go to the voters and do a bond issue. He questioned if an alternative of keeping some of their libraries, building a couple new ones, and packaging with this would work. Discussion ensued.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Ms. Goldman advised staff would need a couple of months if the Board wanted them to come back with some type of revenue proposal for just libraries.
Commissioner Carey stated the college’s master plan is what is best for SCC; and she is not sure the general public would want to fight through a campus to get to the library. She asked if the college would consider locating it on the fringe of their campus.
Ms. Goldman stated that this is a building that they have planned on their campus and this is where they were planning on having their library, which is at the center of the campus.
Commissioner Van Der Weide stated he thinks they would be remiss in putting a public library in the middle of a college campus where, everyone knows, there is no place to park.
Chairman Henley requested staff obtain the answer to Commissioner Carey’s question.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Ms. Goldman advised the college’s deadline to finalize this is the end of next January.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. McMillan advised it seems like it would be a pretty tight schedule to get a bond referendum done to go to the voters by November.
The Chairman stated staff will do additional research and bring this back to the Board at a later date.
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The Chairman recessed the meeting at 12:16
p.m., reconvening at 1:32
p.m., with all Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of
Deputy Clerk Sandy McCann, who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Carylon Cohen, who
were present at the Opening Session.
Chairman
Henley advised the Board has two items left over from this morning’s agenda and
they are ones that might elicit a considerable amount of discussion by the
Board and staff. In view of the fact
that one of the Commissioners (Commissioner Carey) will be leaving and she has
three items, the Board will take up the two left-over items at the end of the
agenda. He will proceed along the order
suggested by Commissioner Carey this morning.
Commissioner
Dallari requested the Board continue Item 49, Request to rezone 10+/- acres
located on the west side of Brooks Lane approximately 0.42 miles south of Red
Bug Lake Road, from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-1AA (Single-Family Dwelling), Jay
Barfield. He said he has spoken with the
applicant and he did not have an issue with that. Chairman Henley advised he had several
members of the community as well to state they would rather have a full Board
for the hearing.
Mr.
McMillan also advised he would like the Board to consider the continuance of
Item #54, Appeal BOA’s decision to deny a special exception to establish an
alcoholic beverage establishment (package liquor store) located on the
northwest corner of the intersection of
PROOFS
OF PUBLICATIONS
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide,
seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to authorize the filing of the proofs of
publications for today’s scheduled public hearings into the Official Record.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
REZONE FROM A-1 TO
R-1AA/
JAY BARFIELD,
Continued
Continuation
of a public hearing from June 13, 2006, to consider request to rezone 10+/-
acres located on the west side of Brooks Lane approximately 0.42 miles south of
Red Bug Lake Road, from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-1AA (Single-Family Dwelling); as
described in the proof of publication, Jay Barfield.
Commissioner
Dallari stated he thinks this is of an issue that they should have the full
Board in attendance. He did speak to the
applicant and he would like to continue this item to the next regularly
scheduled meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari,
seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to continue to July 25, 2006, the
request to rezone 10+/- acres located on the west side of Brooks Lane
approximately 0.42 miles south of Red Bug Lake Road, from A-1 (Agriculture) to
R-1AA (Single-Family Dwelling); as described in the proof of publication, Jay
Barfield.
Chairman
Henley noted that he had several from the community also requesting a hearing
before a full Board.
August
Bugge,
No
one else spoke in support or in opposition.
Speaker
Request and Written Request Forms were received and filed.
Copies
of letters and petitions of support were submitted to the Record.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Mr.
McMillan noted the continuance will be to July 25, 2006, at 1:30 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as possible.
APPEAL
BOA/JOHN KELLY
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider the appeal of the Board of Adjustment’s decision to deny a special
exception to establish an alcoholic beverage establishment (package liquor
store) located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Red Bug Lake Road
and Oviedo Crossing Terrace, John Kelly, received and filed.
Chairman
Henley stated there is a request (copy of letter received and filed) from the
applicant for a continuance of this item.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari, to continue the public hearing request to appeal the
Board of Adjustment’s decision to deny a special exception to establish an
alcoholic beverage establishment (package liquor store) located on the
northwest corner of the intersection of Red Bug Lake Road and Oviedo Crossing Terrace;
as described in the proof of publication, John Kelly.
Under
discussion, John Bennett, on behalf of the Petitioners, addressed the Board to
state they would appreciate it if the Board would grant the continuance.
Mr.
McMillan advised that would be a continuance to July 25, 2006, and
Commissioners Carey and Dallari agreed.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
ORDINANCE TO REZONE
FROM A-1 TO PUD/C&G REAL
ESTATE GROUP, LLC.
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider enacting an Ordinance to rezone 78.41+/- acres from A-1 (Agriculture)
to PUD (Planned Unit Development District), located on the southwest corner of
the intersection of Markham Road and Longwood Markham Road, 1.5 miles south of
W. SR 46, C&G Real Estate Group, LLC, received and filed.
Michael
Rumer, Senior Planner, addressed the Board to present the request, stating the
Preliminary Master Plan is more of a detailed plan, and the final master plan
will incorporate a signed and sealed boundary survey indicating all wetlands
that are verified by the St. Johns River Water Management District and
Mr.
Rumer advised he received one e-mail (copy received and filed) today in support
of the request.
Under
discussion with Commissioner Carey, Mr. Rumer said the staff approval is for a
maximum of 38 net buildable acres. He
also advised that the applicant did agree to the limitation of one dock, as
reflected in the Development Order.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Rumer said all the lots would have access
to the dock.
Commissioner
Carey stated she discussed yesterday with the applicant the possibility of
having access from their project to get to the trail and they would help the
County finalize that by doing improvements jointly with the County to finish
the overlook area. She said she would
like staff to explore that with the applicant during the final engineering
process.
Chad
Moorehead, Madden Engineer, representing the applicant, addressed the Board to
state they agree with all the staff recommendations. He stated if they were not using the
clustering option for retention and open space, they would have approximately
four acres of retention and open space.
Using the clustering option, they will have approximately ten acres of
retention and open space.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey about the fencing around the wet retention along
the trail, Mr. Moorehead stated they would make it safe along the trail,
whether with a wrought iron fence or an extended buffer.
Commissioner
Carey noted she would not want to see a chain link fence.
Kelly
Sevec,
Commissioner
Carey pointed out to Ms. Sevec that the proposed plan has a conservation area
of approximately 550 feet along the river that would be dedicated to Seminole
County, so the County is protecting that; whereas, River Crest goes all the way
down to the water. These homes will be
hooked up to sanitary sewer, so there will be no septic tanks.
Commissioner
Morris advised this applicant meets the ability for the County to protect more
of the land in a contiguous fashion so they can actually have animals
traversing the property. He said under
the property rights, all they can do is try to make the development the best
they can.
Carol
Brewster,
Commissioner
Carey advised the engineer is going to address the entranceway. She gave the example of
Ms.
Brewster questioned what would be allowed on the river--just canoes, jet skis,
or motorized boats. She advised that
none of the River Crest residents knew about the meeting, and she personally
notified them.
Commissioner
Carey had Mr. McMillan explain the notification process.
Ms.
Brewster asked what is being done to protect the trees having fill dirt put
around them.
Chairman
Henley explained all those type things will be looked at by the engineering
staff before allowing anything to be done on the property. Commissioner Carey added that there is a
process to protect the trees.
Shahrzad
Shamsaee,
Chairman
Henley explained that the protected area does not mean they are prohibited from
building, but the conditions are spelled out that have to be met in order to do
that. He said some of the same arguments
were advanced when River Crest was going through the permitting process. He further explained that the property owners
have rights under the law in order to be able to utilize their land. Otherwise, everyone else in
Commissioner
Carey stated River Crest is on well and septic tank, and this development will
be on County water and sewer and reclaimed water for irrigation; whereas River
Crest is pumping out of the Aquifer. She
said this development is a better scenario.
Also, she advised that the idea of clustering started with
Connie
Hogshead,
She referred to Florida Statutes
2660105. She said they are not prepared,
therefore, she would like to request a re-hearing.
Chairman
Henley explained what the County did to give public notice of the hearing and
that at the appropriate time and steps, the permitting will be handled.
Upon
request of Commissioner Carey, Mr. McMillan advised Ms. Hogshead of the legal
issue of having a court reporter.
Commissioner
Morris further advised that anyone can obtain a DVD recording of the meeting.
Mr.
Rumer stated the River Crest Board was aware in April of this public hearing.
No
one else spoke in support or in opposition.
Speaker
Request and Written Comment Forms were received and filed.
District
Commissioner Carey advised she received correspondence from Robert Gonzalez and
Jeff Gillett (copies submitted with the staff report). She also asked County Engineer Jerry McCollum
to review the intersection and bring back a possible recommendation on the
entrance.
Mr.
McCollum stated he would recommend, but it is up to the final site engineering,
making the entrance a conventional “T” intersection and have a three-way
stop. That will slow people down, and
they may have some traffic calming devices coming up to the intersection. Also, he has looked to limiting the number of
trucks coming through. He said these are
things he looked at on a preliminary basis, but something needs to be done.
Commissioner
Carey said some other things she discussed with Mr. McCollum yesterday was to
have Lake Markham Road, as well as Longwood Markham Road, posted for local
truck deliveries only and to try to take the cut-through traffic from SR46 and
force it onto International Parkway.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded
by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to approve the request and adopt Ordinance
#2006-42, as shown on page _______, rezoning 78.41+/- acres from A-1
(Agriculture) to PUD (Planned Unit Development District), located on the
southwest corner of the intersection of Markham Road and Longwood Markham Road,
1.5 miles south of W. SR 46; as described in the proof of publication, C&G
Real Estate Group, LLC, subject to the Preliminary Master Plan and approved
Development Order, as shown on page _______, which would allow for a maximum of
38 units, maybe less depending on the final engineering and staff findings.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
REZONE
FROM A-1 TO R-1A/DAVID COGGIN
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider an ordinance rezoning 10+/- acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-1A
(Single-Family Dwelling) for property located on the east side of Orange
Boulevard, 1500 feet north of W. SR 46, David Coggin, received and filed.
Mr.
Rumer presented the request, stating the analysis supports a rezoning of
R-1AA. Staff has reviewed the rezoning
request, reviewed the trend of development and agrees with the result of the
lot compatibility analysis. Therefore,
staff does not support the request to rezone to R-1A. The P&Z Board voted unanimously to
recommend approval, based on two voluntary commitments that lots adjacent to
Jessica
Lucision, Burkett Engineering, on behalf of Sandhill Homes, addressed the Board
to state the P&Z on May 3 recommended approval mainly because they worked
with staff and voluntarily committed to provide the lots along
James
Gause,
No
one else spoke in support or in opposition.
Speaker
Request Form was received and filed.
District
Commissioner Carey stated she could not support the R-1A zoning being requested
by the applicant. However, she said she
could support the R-1AA with the agreement for the wall to be built on the
south. She would not recommend the wall
being built before construction, but she is sure site screening would be put up
as part of the process.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded
by Commissioner Morris, to approve enacting Ordinance #2006-43, as shown on
page _______, rezoning from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-1AA 10+/- acres located on
the east side of Orange Boulevard, 1500 feet north of W. SR 46; as described in
the proof of publication, David Coggin, based on staff findings and with the
conditions stated above.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
MAJOR AMENDMENT TO
PHASE III,
PCD/HOWARD SCHIEFERDECKER
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider enacting an Ordinance to approve the requested Major Amendment to the
Monroe Commerce Center, Phase III, Planned Commercial Development (PCD), a
6.3+/- acre site located on the east side of Elder Road and south of School
Street, Howard Schieferdecker, received and filed.
Jeff
Hopper, Senior Planner, addressed the Board to present the request, stating the
amendment is to approve a total floor area of 73,650 square feet, an increase
of 14,250 square feet over the original plan.
He said staff recommends approval, subject to the conditions as listed
in the staff report and Development Order.
Howard
Schieferdecker, applicant, addressed the Board to state he agrees with all the
staff recommendations.
No
one else spoke in support or in opposition.
Under
discussion, District Commissioner Carey asked about any Code requirement for
mesh screening for the chain link fence.
Mr. Hopper stated the Code is not that specific about the fence, but
there is no reason that it could not be included in Development Order.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari, to approve enacting Ordinance #2006-44, as shown on
page _______, approving the requested Major Amendment to the Monroe Commerce
Center, Phase III, Planned Commercial Development (PCD), a 6.3+/- acre site
located on the east side of Elder Road and south of School Street (School
Road), subject to the Preliminary Master Plan and Development Order, as shown
on page _______,; as described in the proof of publication Howard
Schieferdecker, based on staff findings and the condition related to Item (e)
of the Development Order that any chain link fencing would have some type of
mesh screening to screen from outdoor storage.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner
Carey wished all the Commissioners and citizens a Happy 4th of
July. She announced that the city of
Commissioner
Carey left the meeting at this time.
REZONE FROM A-1 AND
R-3A TO R-3A/TONY
CIPPARONE/LEGACY
INVESTMENTS, LLC.
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider enacting an Ordinance rezoning 7.03+/- acres located on the west side
of Howell Branch Road, 0.18+/- miles north of Aloma Avenue, from A-1
(Agriculture) and R-3A (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R-3A (Multiple Family
Dwelling); Tony Cipparone/Legacy Investments, LLC., received and filed.
Tina
Williamson, Principal Coordinator, addressed the Board to present the request,
stating the staff recommends approval to R-3A based on the staff findings. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval subject to the Development Plan and
Development Order, and based on the staff findings.
Bob
Horian, Suncor Properties,
Upon
inquiry by District Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Horian said the 2,250 square feet
does include the garage. He stated the
largest home is 1,670 square feet. The
largest living area, air conditioned, is 2,000 square feet. He also stated the wall on
Commissioner
Dallari said he did not have a problem with granting that request, if there are
no objections from the Board.
Commissioner
Morris discussed that a fence might not be required for the retention
pond. He said if Mr. Horian would like
to amenitize the pond, they could put in a fountain and the County would be
happy to turn over the maintenance (in terms of mowing) of the pond to
him. The County would be responsible for
the proper functioning of the pond.
Mr.
Horian stated he could not acknowledge mowing of the five acre pond, but he
would be happy that it gets included in the landscaping plan.
Mr.
Horian stated again for the Record that the square footage of the homes is
1,250 to 2,000 square feet for four models.
Pam
Berry,
No
one else spoke in support or in opposition.
Speaker
Request Form for Ms.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari,
seconded by Commissioner Van Der Weide, to approve enacting Ordinance #2006-45,
as shown on page _______, rezoning 7.03+/- acres, located on the west side of
Howell Branch Road, 0.18+/- miles north of Aloma Avenue, from A-1 (Agriculture)
and R-3A (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R-3A (Multiple Family Dwelling); as
described in the proof of publication, Tony Cipparone/Legacy Investments, LLC.,
subject to the Development Plan and approved Development Order, as shown on
page _______, based on staff findings and that the living square footage of the
townhomes will be from 1,250 square feet to 2,000 square feet; the wall along
Howell Branch Road will be a brick wall; and removal of the wall requirement
along the retention pond.
Under
discussion, Commissioner Morris said the retention pond can be addressed at a
later time.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 4 voted AYE.
REZONE
FROM RD TO RP/CHRISTOPHER PEARSON
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider enacting an Ordinance to rezone 0.26+/- acres located on the west side
of East Lake Brantley Drive north of SR 434, from RP (Residential Professional)
to RP (Residential Professional), Christopher Pearson, received and filed.
Benjamin
Dunn, Senior Planner, addressed the Board to present the request, stating staff
recommends approval to rezone to RP, Residential Professional, subject to the
site plan and Development Order. He said
the Planning & Zoning Board did vote unanimously to approve the rezoning.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Mr. Dunn stated there would be adequate
parking provided.
No
one spoke in support or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide,
seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to enact Ordinance #2006-46, as shown on page
_______, rezoning 0.26 +/- acres located on the west side of East Lake Brantley
Drive, north of SR 434, from RP (Residential Professional) to RP (Residential
Professional); as described in the proof of publication, Christopher Pearson,
subject to the site plan and Development Order, as shown on page _______, based
on staff findings.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 4 voted AYE.
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Chairman
Henley recessed the meeting at 2:47 p.m. and reconvened it at 2:58 p.m. Deputy County Attorney Ann Colby replaced
County Attorney Robert McMillan.
COUNTY
MANAGER’S BRIEFING, Continued
Ms.
Goldman requested Board direction on a partnership offer for the operation of
Commissioner
Dallari stated he would like to see about shortening the schedule of construction. Ms. Goldman said the discussion staff is
having with the city of
Commissioner
Morris discussed the development and operating options by NAMCO. He stated he doesn’t think it is wise for the
County to not have the personal responsibility for the baseball fields and
other site improvements.
Chairman
Henley said he personally did not give any thought to that either. He said he would not turn that over to any
group.
Commissioner
Morris also said if NAMCO does the landscaping and grounds maintenance, because
the County would build the asset, there should be some kind of performance
clause that if NAMCO is not maintaining the landscaping, the contract would
become void.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide said this is a tremendous investment and the County should
protect it with some sort of performance clause.
Chairman
Henley said he spent time yesterday with Ms. Goldman and Mr. Gasparini talking
about the proposals and what should or should not happen. He said he is not in favor of throwing this
out and starting all over. He thinks
they all feel the schedule is unrealistic and can be improved upon. He suggested to staff the potential for the
Board to instruct staff to negotiate terms and conditions of a contract with
NAMCO, the only proposal received. Once
the Board has had an opportunity to review the terms and conditions, if the
schedule has not been resolved, they could enter into a letter of intent to
contract. They will not officially
initiate the contract until they get ready to open the park. The letter of intent would bind the
County. The advantage would be that work
could begin to build the league. It
would allow NAMCO to begin negotiating for tournament dates and, at the same
time, give them the opportunity to go out and negotiate insurance; to send out
bids for league uniforms, equipment and things of that nature; to negotiate for
concession stands; and obtain volunteers.
He stated this is not something that can be done in two or three
months. He said this would not be an
exclusive contract, but the same as done with softball. He also feels that with the investment the
County has at
Commissioner
Van Der Weide said he is wondering if they have the expertise needed on staff
to handle some of the sporting issues.
Chairman
Henley said he doesn’t know if this is the appropriate time for the Board to
give some consideration as to where they want to go in the future as it
pertains to sports. He thinks they do
all realize that is a very viable area from the standpoint of value to the
children who participate to the families, as well as the potential of
generating revenue if they get heavily into the tournament phase. If they go completely sports-minded, it may
be well to consider a position of Coordinator of Sports or Activities and
separate it from the parks.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he thinks to get the product the Board and community wants
and is expecting, they may have to go that way.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari, to authorize staff to negotiate with the National
Association Management Company for the operation of
Under
discussion, Chairman Henley affirmed that this would be a non-exclusive
contract. Staff will negotiate terms and
conditions and it would be from the standpoint of a per game usage approach
similar to what the County has with softball.
This would be a priority use agreement.
Chairman
Henley added he is not in favor of putting a hard line on this first go-around
of saying they have to have “x” number of teams by a certain date. He thinks they need to make NAMCO conscious
of the fact that the County wants to review where they are (that is, how
successful they have been in doing the things that need to be done to make the
league successful) before they go into a final contract agreement.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Chairman Henley said he thinks the Board
will know more about the time line after DCM Don Fisher meets with the city of
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 4 voted AYE.
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Ms.
Goldman requested Board direction on the Cultural Facilities Grant proposal for
the proposed
Rick
Mellon, ZHA, addressed the Board to review the project budget for the
Ms.
Goldman said the County’s grant consultant also concurred with Mr. Mellon’s
conclusion.
Discussion
ensued by Chairman Henley on the success of the grant application and deadline
date.
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide,
seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute a Resolution #2006-R-161, as shown on page _______, supporting
participation in the Cultural Facilities Grant Program and establishing a
commitment to provide for matching funds of $1.5 million for the proposed
Museum of Seminole History - Education Multi-purpose Building.
Under
discussion, Chairman Henley reminded the Board that this is almost $5 million
they are already committing out of next year’s budget. He cautioned them on taking on too many
projects between now and budget review.
Ms.
Coto advised that during the workshops, they will be discussing a number of
issues trying to get some indication as to where they are on the priority list.
She said there are many items not
presently in the budget. They are at
this time only looking at about $150,000 in next year’s budget until after
July, 2007. They have that amount in the
Contingency Fund and, depending upon the outcome of the grant, staff would
bring that back to the Board to make a determination as to where the funds may
come from. Staff may establish a reserve
account for future capital outlay and place the monies in there, pending the
grant outcome.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 4 voted AYE.
LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE
DCM
Sally Grant addressed the Board to state she just received word from Bobby
Brantley, County lobbyist, that the Governor did veto the $2 car rental
surcharge tax bill. This would have
enabled a local referendum for the voters to decide on the additional $2.
Chairman
Henley said he thinks the veto was a disservice to the citizens of
COMMUNICATIONS
AND/OR REPORTS
The
following Communications and/or Reports were received and filed:
1. Letter
dated
2. Letter
dated
3. Memorandum
dated
4. Copy
of memorandum dated
5. Copy
of letter dated
6. Copy
of letter dated
7. Memorandum
dated
8. Copy
of memorandum dated
9. Copy
of letter dated
10. Copy of memorandum dated
11. 2005 Annual Report from the
12. Letter dated
13. Notice and agenda for the
14. Contracts, as shown on page _______, for
services between Seminole Co. Government and the following: Lisa Pierce (Softball umpire) and David
Schnelle (Softball umpire).
15. Copy of letter dated
16. Copy of letter dated
17. Memorandum dated
18. Copy of letter dated
19. Letter dated
20. Memorandum dated
21 Memorandum dated
22. Copy of identical letters dated
23. Memorandum dated
24. Letter dated
25. Memorandum dated
26. Copy of letter dated
27. Letter dated
DISTRICT
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner
Morris discussed the customer service lines and said the staff knows where
customer complaints are going, but the Commissioners don’t know. He said there is no reporting and,
consequently, information is being fed directly to the public from the various
departments and the Commissioners do not know the volume of the complaints or
service requests. By the time the
complaint gets back to the District Commissioner, it’s been bouncing around the
system and they have a very upset person.
Many times, the answer given is that the Commissioners did not fund
something or didn’t do something. He
said it seems to him that there should be a management report for each one of
the customer service lines, and that report should be shared with the District
Commissioners.
Mr.
Fisher advised he has spoken to the
Commissioner
Van Der Weide shared that in his case, it is more specific to certain
departments that the public feel they are not getting a response or when they
do, it takes forever.
Commissioner
Morris said it seems to him that there should be a reporting system and a time
line for when a complaint came in and when it was responded to.
Ms.
Coto suggested, based on the information Mr. Fisher gave the Board, that staff
put together some information for the Board with respect to what they will
report and a time line and present that to determine whether or not it is
sufficient.
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Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he would like to have the
Commissioner
Van Der Weide said he has confirmation that the Sabal Point Golf Course and the
Winter Springs Golf Course have been sold.
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Commissioner
Henley stated he spoke briefly with Mr. McCollum yesterday regarding a campus
in the
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Commissioner
Henley reported that at the last two meetings of Lynx, there were
Ms.
Coto reported that in the proposed budget, they have included funding for
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Commissioner
Dallari reported the Girl Scouts of Central Florida Citrus Council had a
luncheon last Tuesday and recognized
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Commissioner
Dallari stated he attended the Oviedo City Council meeting last week and they
made note about some funding for a trail from Shane Kelly Park to the State
forest. That is for an equestrian
trail. He said he would like to have in
the agreement for the budget line item a time line of when the equestrian
facility will be completed and what that will consist of. He said there is no sense in the County putting
in an equestrian trail if there is no equestrian facility.
Mr.
McCollum said staff can request that or address it separately from the
agreement.
Commissioner
Dallari said he would not be supporting that unless there is a time line and
commitment from the City.
Ms.
Coto said this is on her list for discussion with the Oviedo City Manager.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Mr. McCollum said there is $335,000 total
allocated a couple years ago to Shane Kelly Park for design and construction of
dirt areas for the horse trailers to go in and to make a tie-in from Shane
Kelly over to the Flagler Trail. There
is no money for construction of buildings, but only for site and the parking
area. He said it is a stabilized dirt
area for the equestrian trailers to go in.
Commissioner
Morris said he thinks there is a misunderstanding about what the money is for
that has been allocated by the County.
He thinks staff needs to clarify that.
In his discussion with some
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Commissioner
Morris asked Mr. McCollum if a countdown light on
Ms.
Coto said she forwarded to the Board a memo from Mr. Johnson, Public Works
Director, that they were diverting the countdown timers purchased by the State
for
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Chairman
Henley asked how many Commissioners received a copy of the invitation the city
of
Tony
Walter advised a staff person did attend the meeting last night and a second
meeting is planned for Thursday night at the same location, 7:00 p.m. He said the area the City is looking at is
primarily the Woodlands and surrounding subareas. It would affect about 500 people. The City was anticipating an income of about
$239,000. The main issues discussed were
response times and service on fire and police.
They also talked a little about solid waste containers. The City said they would reduce the response
times and staff will be checking that to see where the City got their
numbers.
Chairman
Henley stated he received a phone call today from a citizen who attended the
meeting and reported that there is no existing first response anymore with
Longwood and there won’t be. The comment
was the City will not sign an agreement because the County is trying to cram it
down their throat.
Mr.
Walter said he understands there was a discussion like that, but he believes
the response was that there is a first response agreement now but that doesn’t
necessarily mean the City would continue to participate in that agreement in
the future.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Ms. Coto advised there is a gentleman’s
agreement with all the cities for first response and staff is negotiating those
agreements. She said the intent is to
continue those agreements.
Mr.
Walter said the second meeting is to allow additional people to attend, as the
first notice went out on a short time frame.
He said it appeared that the majority present at the first meeting were
not in favor of moving toward the City.
He advised Chairman Henley that about 620 notices from the County were
sent out giving the other side of the story.
Ms.
Coto stated the Board allocated $15,000 for the Charter Review Committee and at
this time, they have over expended their budget. Their attorney bills through April total
$19,445.50 plus the advertising is costing about $400 per public hearing. She requested an additional $15,000. She said she doesn’t know how much more it
will take.
Chairman
Commissioner
Morris asked if the Committee had been informed of the over expenditures. Ms. Coto advised the Chairman has been, but
she doesn’t believe it has been discussed at any of the public hearings. Whereupon, Commissioner Morris asked wouldn’t
it be wise to inform the Committee that they are over budget and their
attorney, who is really an advocate versus an advisor, is exceeding her
estimated budget. He said the Board
can’t pay her if it is not what has been authorized.
Chairman
Henley said he thinks under the Charter they are required to provide whatever
the Committee requests. He suggested the
CRC Chairman needs to discuss this with the Committee and forward a request to
the BCC of what they think they will need.
Ms.
Coto said staff will hold the bills now pending.
Commissioner
Dallari asked if this could be done by a vote of the Committee instead of just
one person.
Commissioner
Morris said he thinks the scope of work is far greater than the attorney
thought she was committing to and the Committee seems to be looking at a lot of
legal ramifications of Constitutional issues versus charter, so he’s sure the
attorney is earning every penny.
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There
being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the
meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m., this same date.
ATTEST: _____________________Clerk ___________________Chairman
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