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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AUGUST 23, 2005
The
following is a non-verbatim transcript of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
held at 9:32 a.m., on Tuesday, August 23, 2005, in the SEMINOLE COUNTY
SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD,
FLORIDA, the usual place of
meeting of said Board.
Present:
Chairman Carlton Henley
(District 4)
Vice Chairman Brenda
Carey (District 5)
Commissioner Bob
Dallari (District 1)
Commissioner Randy
Morris (District 2)(late)
Commissioner Dick Van
Der Weide (District 3)
County Manager Kevin
Grace
County Attorney Robert
McMillan
Deputy Clerk Eva Roach
The
Invocation was given by Pastor Chris Akers, Community United Methodist Church, Casselberry.
Robert
McMillan, County Attorney, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Chairman
Henley advised that Commissioner Morris’ father passed away last evening and he
will not be here. He asked that
everyone remember him and his family in their prayers.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to adopt appropriate Resolution #2005-R-144, as shown on
page ________, acknowledging the recipients of the 2005 Seminole County
Industry Recognition Award; to be presented
at the “2005 Industry Recognition Luncheon”
to be held on September 7, 2005.
Districts
1, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The
Board presented the Resolution to Bill McDermott, Economic Development
Director.
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Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by
Commissioner Dallari to adopt appropriate Resolution #2005-R-145, as shown on
page ________, proclaiming September 17 - 23, 2005 as Constitution Week.
Districts
1, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner
Carey stated Catherine Haines, Daughters of American Revolution, will be
accepting the Resolution, but is not in attendance.
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Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by
Commissioner Van Der Weide to adopt appropriate Resolution #2005-R-146, as
shown on page _______, acknowledging Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
(CFHLA) Spirit of 9-11 Remembrance Community Luncheon on September 9, 2005.
Districts
1, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The
Board presented the Resolution to members of the CFHLA, who expressed their
appreciation and invited the Board to attend their luncheon.
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The
Chairman recessed the meeting at 9:44 a.m., in order to convene the meeting of
the U.S. 17-92 CRA Board.
Commissioner
Morris entered the meeting at this time.
The
Chairman reconvened the meeting of the BCC at 9:47 a.m.
COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
Kevin
Grace, County Manager, addressed the Board to advise that Item #7, BAR #05-056
$399,656, has been pulled from the agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to approve and authorize the following:
4. Approve and
authorize Chairman to execute Master Agreement, as shown on page ________, for
services to be provided by the Economic Development Commission of Mid-Florida
for a time period of four years (October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2009)
and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement, as shown on page _________,
authorizing Economic Development Commission of Mid-Florida to act as the
County’s Industrial Development Authority for a time period of four years
(October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2009).
MSBU
9. Adopt
appropriate Resolution #2005-R-149, as shown on page _________, establishing
annual maintenance assessments for two aquatic weed control MSBUs (Lake Pickett
and Howell Creek) and one landscape maintenance MSBU (Cedar Ridge).
10. Accept and authorize Chairman to execute the Certificate of
Final Completion for CC-1233-04/DRS, as shown on page ________, Three Florida
National Scenic Trail Bridges, with Cathcart Contracting Co., Oviedo.
11. Award RFP-4253-05/RPS, as shown on page _______, Performance Work Statement for
Countywide Landscape Maintenance Services, to Hinton Enterprise, Inc., Deltona
(Term Contract); and authorize County Manager to execute.
12. Award RFP-4254-05/JVP, as shown on page _______, Seminole County Pet License Program
Operation and Maintenance Agreement for Public Safety/Animal Control, to
PetData, Irving, Texas (Basic Fee of $3.65 per license); and authorize County
Manager to execute.
20. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Caretaker
Agreement, as shown on page ________, with Michael Showalter for the caretaker
at the Chuluota Wilderness area.
21. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Satisfactions, as
shown on page ________, of Second Mortgage for the following households
assisted under the SHIP Home Ownership Assistance Program and the Emergency
Repair Housing Program: Sandra
Young; Essie Smith; Dorothy Nelson; Fred C. Rice, Jr.; Dominick J. &
Jennifer M. Cerce; Karment R. & Gerald A. Goad; Juan T. & Jessica
Serrano; Franklin E. & Elizabeth L. Hershner; Harry & Teresa Nieves;
Jerry & Cynthia Garrett; Jennifer L. Milligan; Christopher M. & Monica
M. Ward; Andrea J. Elbery; Malissie Reese; Fabian & Nancy Velez; Mario K.
& Latrina Perkins; and Regina Renay White.
22. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Agreement, as shown
on page ________, with HUD for provisions of the Shelter+Care Program in Seminole
County.
23. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Resolution
#2005-R-150, as shown on page _______, and County Deed, as shown on page
________, and Restrictive Use Covenant to transfer ownership of a County-owned
lot to Habitat for Humanity in Seminole County (“Habitat”) for construction of
an affordable single family home, and pay the fee for a lot size variance on Habitat’s
behalf.
24. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Restated HOME
CHDO Subrecipient Agreement, as shown on page _________, with the Center for
Affordable Housing, Inc., for the provision of at least one additional housing
unit for a very low income household.
Development Review
25. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Final Plat for
Alaqua Lakes Unit 8 subdivision, located on the west side of Markham Woods Road
at Alaqua Drive (Charles Ayers).
26. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute a Final Plat for C&C
Plaza, a two-lot minor plat located on the north side of S.R. 46 east of Orange
Boulevard (Young Bok Kim).
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
COUNTY ATTORNEY’S CONSENT AGENDA
Robert
McMillan, County Attorney, addressed the Board to advise that Item #36 is the
resolution recodifying the Administrative Code. He stated he wanted to re-emphasize that they took the
existing policies the Board adopted formally by resolution and those that were
not adopted by resolution, but should have, and included them in there. The specific direction the County was
operating under was that they were not going to review them to change them,
modify them because they wanted to get them in one place first to set the base
line. Once that has been adopted,
then any changes or modifications will need to be brought back to the
Board.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. McMillan advised every department has been
bringing in their own policies. He
stated his office has set up a process where anyone wanting to make a policy
change will do that by resolution.
Changes or recommendations need to be forwarded to the County Manager’s
office. He stated his office will
be the keeper of the document and they will be reviewing the format to make
sure it is done by resolution.
Chairman
Henley stated he is hoping the Board could have a work session on this and then
a meeting will be scheduled for adoption with the recommended changes.
Mr.
McMillan stated he would like to acknowledge the following working group that
was put together in reviewing all of the documents: Lola Pfeil, Meloney Lung, Stephanie Kobrin and Kim
Patterson. He also acknowledged Kent
Cichon.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by
Commissioner Dallari to approve and authorize the following:
Property Acquisition
32. Approve and execute Right-of-Entry Agreement, as shown on page
_________, relating to Brantley Terrace Condominium Association, Inc. on the Bunnell
Road road improvement project.
Litigation
33. Authorize the
Issuance of Offers of Judgment for
Parcel Numbers 213A/713/813, 213B and 213C, Takvorian property on the East Lake
Mary Boulevard Phase IIB road project in the amounts of $66,020.00, $95,142.00
and $10,418.00 respectively.
34. Authorize the Issuance of Offer of Judgment for Parcel Numbers 112/712, Veigle property
in the amount of $623,875.00 relating to the Lake Drive road improvement
project.
35. Approve proposed negotiated settlement relating to Parcel
Number 16-19-30-5AB-0200-0050, Faircloth property, on the Lockhart Smith Canal Project in the
amount of $10,000.00 for attorney’s fees and costs with estimated construction
plan changes at $40,000.00 in lieu of monetary full compensation for the
easement acquired.
Administrative Code
36. Adopt appropriate Resolution #2005-R-151, as shown on page
__________, adopting the revised and reformatted Seminole County Administrative
Code, as presented.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by
Commissioner Dallari to authorize and approve the following:
Clerk’s Report
37. Approval of Expenditure Approval Lists, as shown on page
_________, dated July 25 & August 1, 2005 and Payroll Approval List, as shown
on page _________, dated July 28, 2005.
38. Approval to destroy filmed and non-filmed records, as
identified.
39. Approval of BCC Minutes dated July 26,
2005.
40. Noted, for information only, the
following Clerk’s
“received
and filed”.
1. Memorandum to Jerry McCollum, County Engineer, from Henry Brown, Assistant County Attorney, relating to Direct Pay Request for Expert Witness Procurement, Seminole County v. Veigle, et. al.
2. Letter to Maryanne Morse, Clerk of Circuit Court, from William Monroe, Auditor General, submitting a copy of Report No. 2006-007, Performance Audit of County Value Adjustment Boards, July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
3. Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant, as shown on page ________, for Jetta Point Park, as approved by the BCC on 10/26/04.
4. Eighth Amendment, as shown on page ________, to Bid-260-01, HVAC Maintenance and Repair Agreement.
5. Certificate of Final Completion, as shown on page _________, for Work Order #5 to CC-1252-04.
6. Change Order #ES 001, as shown on page _________, to CC-1249-04.
7. M-500-05 Contract, as shown on page _________, ARFT’s Electric, Inc.
8. Work Order #21, as shown on page _________, to PS-5165-04.
9. Work Order #3. as shown on page ________, to RFP-4241-05.
10. Change Order #1, as shown on page ________, to CC-1252-04.
11. Work Order #40, as shown on page ________, to PS-5129-02.
12. Change Order #1, as shown on page ________, to Work Order #1 to CC-1252-04.
13. First Amendment, as shown on page ________, to RFQ-0190-05, All Fusion Painting.
14. IFB-3059-02 Mutual Termination of Term Contract, as shown on page ________, for Purchase of FDOT 911 Limerock, Bedrock Resources.
15. M-493-05 Contract, as shown on page _________, Sunshine Building & Development.
16. Work Order #12, as shown on page _________, to RFP-4123-01.
17. Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #17 to PS-585-01.
18. Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to Work Order #11 to PS-561-00.
19. Work Orders #1 & #2, as shown on page _________, to PS-5175-04.
20. Notice of Hearing from Florida Public Service Commission to FPL, Florida Industrial Power Users Group, The Commercial Group, Florida Executive Agencies, Florida Retail Federation, AARP, Office of Public Counsel, South Florida Hospital & Healthcare Association and All Other Interested Persons, relating to Docket Nos. 050045-EI and 050188-EI.
21. Notice of Application for a Transfer of Majority Organizational Control Legal Notice of Utilities, Inc. to Hydro Star LLC.
22. Work Order #20, as shown on page _________, to RFP-4173-02.
23. Work Order #35, as shown on page _________, to CC-1220-03.
24. Work Order #42, as shown on page _________, to CC-1212-03.
25. Change Order #2 (Final), as shown on page __________, to CC-1241-04.
26. Memorandum to Kevin Grace, County Manager, from Ray Hooper, Purchasing Manager, relating to PS-5171-04 and Amendment #3 to IFB-3059.
27. First Amendment, as shown on page __________, to RFP-4243-05.
28. Certificate of Substantial Completion, as shown on page _________, for Work Order #5 to CC-1222-03.
29. Conditional Utility Agreements, as shown on page __________, for water and sewer with Jornat Properties for the project known as Jornat Properties Ph 3.
30. Assignment of Conditional Utility Agreements, as shown on page __________, for water and sewer service with WMC Management, LLC and Anh Van Dang and Amy Van Dang, Trustees for the 57-59 & 61 Vine Street Realty Trust for the project known as Aloma Square.
31. Bill of Sale, as shown on page _________, accepting water and sewer system within the project known as Lake Mary Professional Campus.
32. Development Orders, as shown on page _________, as follows: Paul Brock Variance; Jaime Maisonet Variance; Denny & Nichole Voyles Variance; Tawana & Jean Metts Special Exception; Rosy Rios Variance; Andy & Anna Racz Variances; Madalyn Henricks Variance; and Daniel Aponte Variance.
33. Work Order #43, as shown on page _________, to CC-1212-03.
34. Work Order #24, as shown on page _________, to PS-5120-02.
35. Certificate of Final Inspection, as shown on page _________, to CC-1222-03, Work Order #18.
36. Work Order #25, as shown on page _________, to PS-5120-02.
37. Change Order #2, as shown on page __________, to CC-1233-04.
38. Work Orders #38 & #39, as shown on page _________, to PS-5129-02.
39. Amendment #1, as shown on page __________, to Work Order #56 to PS-556-00.
40. Work Order #9, as shown on page __________, to PS-5135-02.
41. Work Order #44, as shown on page _________, to CC-1212-03.
42. Work Order #62, as shown on page __________, to PS-556-00.
43. Work Order #1, as shown on page __________, to RFP-4240-05.
44. Work Order #13, as shown on page __________, to RFP-4214-04.
45. Work Order #34, as shown on page __________, to CC-1220-03.
46. Memorandum to BCC from Kevin Grace, County Manager, relating to Capital Project Fund Transfer for CR 46A Ph II.
47. Amendment #1, as shown on page _________, to M-467-04.
48. Second Amendment, as shown on page _________, to IFB-3096-04.
49. Work Orders #36, #37 & #38, as shown on page ___________, to CC-1220-03.
50. Certificate of Final Completion, as shown on page __________, for CC-1252-04.
51. Bids as follows: CC-1268-05; 2120-05; IFB-3125-05; RFP-4259-05; RFP-4258-05; and PS-5191-05.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
No Report.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
REGULAR AGENDA
Meloney Lung, Support Services, addressed the
Board to seek authorization to negotiate for land located near the Five Points
area (Parcel #22-20-30-300-0060-0000) for future expansion. She stated the property is currently
under contract and Michael Harrison, General Growth Management, has until
November 24, 2005 to close on the property. Staff has contacted him and he has offered to assign that
contract for a fee of $150,000. It
will cost the County $1.65 million to purchase the property to date.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Ms. Lung advised the property owner went under
contract on July 24, 2005.
Chairman
Henley stated he doesn’t have a problem authorizing negotiations but may have a
problem with the $150,000 additional payment. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner
Morris stated he feels the Board should know every detail.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by
Commissioner Morris to authorize staff to negotiate with General Growth
Management for land located near the Five Points area (Parcel
#22-20-30-300-0060-0000) for future expansion.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Mr. Grace advised the automobile dealership is
the property that they have been discussing over the last couple of
months. He stated there are monies
programmed in the budget for land acquisition for the upcoming year.
Commissioner
Morris stated he finds it curious that the County has had discussions with the
property owner and then he goes under contract with someone else.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. McMillan advised there is no way the Board
can discuss acquisition of properties outside of a Sunshine meeting.
Commissioner
Morris stated the same situation happened on the Courthouse citing location and
the price went up. He stated if
the County feels an acquisition is negotiable, they need a first-right refusal
contract.
Mr.
McMillan left the meeting at this time.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Grace advised he has not had any
conversations with the property owner, but he believes Ms. Croteau and Ms. Lung
have had discussions with him.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated if the intent of the Board is to research other
properties, he doesn’t believe they need to wait until next year’s budget
because there are reserves.
Mr.
Grace stated staff is pursuing, per Board’s direction, to purchase those
properties. There is enough money in
the budget to purchase one of the properties, but they will have to come up
with more money to pursue the other property.
Mr.
McMillan reentered the meeting at this time.
Commissioner
Morris stated the Board is desirous on one piece of property and staff is
desirous for the other property and they moved forward on that one but not this
one. He asked for a report at the
next meeting of all discussions relating to the other property owners.
The
Chairman recessed the meeting at 10:05 a.m., reconvening at 10:13 a.m., with
all Commissioners present.
COUNTY MANAGER’S BRIEFING
Mr.
Grace stated he is seeking Board direction on a number of budget-related
items. He stated the first item is
a Summary of Budget Changes which focuses on the General Fund and the Transportation
and Stormwater Funds. He added he
doesn’t need any action today from the Board.
Mr.
Grace explained for Commissioner Dallari the Five-Points Master Plan was
eliminated from the 2006 Budget because it is in the current year budget.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Grace advised the Public Safety building
security system was delayed for one year.
It will be in the 2007 budget year.
Mr.
Grace stated the Midway Safe Harbor is asking for $50,000 to help support that
program. A letter from Dede
Schaffner, Midway Safe Harbor Advocate, requesting support was received and
filed.
Chairman
Henley stated he spoke to Ms. Schaffner about this and it is a tremendous
addition to the community and it is more successful than anticipated. He stated he would like the Board to
have an opportunity to hear and see what is happening in that community with
the partnership between the School Board and the County. He added he feels a presentation from Midway
Safe Harbor is appropriate.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to approve $50,000 to help support the Midway Safe Harbor;
and to allow Safe Harbor to update the Board on same.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr. Grace advised the Seminole Soil &
Water Conservation District is requesting funds in the amount of $48,700 for FY
2005/2006 and $55,000 in 2006/2007 and he would like to know if the Board would
like to add that to next year’s budget.
Letter from Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District was received
and filed.
Commissioner
Dallari stated he doesn’t have a problem with putting it in.
Chairman
Henley stated he has a problem with the amount that is being requested. He stated this is a new organization
and he doesn’t want to create another organization that is dependent on the
County for funds. He said he
supports $25,000 but he doesn’t see the necessity for the increase.
Commissioner
Carey stated she thinks the organization is doing a good job and they are getting
funds from a lot of different sources.
She added that they are much more active now than they were in the past.
Chairman
Henley stated he recognizes that and that is why he supports $25,000.
Commissioner
Dallari asked in order for the Board to get a better feel for keeping their
nose to the grindstone, would they have any objections to hearing a
presentation from them.
Commissioner
Morris stated he understands Chairman Henley’s concerns, but he feels this
organization has done a remarkable turnaround. He suggested approving $48,700 for the first year and then
have them report back.
Chairman
Henley stated there have been a number of organizations that started out doing
well until they started getting government funds and then they stopped going to
the community for support.
Commissioner
Carey stated she is willing to support the funding, but she would like to have
an annual report.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by
Commissioner Morris to approve the first year funding amount of $48,700 to the
Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District.
Districts
1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner
Henley voted NAY.
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Mr.
Grace reviewed the Sheriff Stabilization Reserve Fund as outlined in the agenda
memorandum. He stated he and
Sheriff Eslinger agreed that the reserve level should not exceed $3 million in
any given year.
Commissioner
Morris stated he recognizes the good work the Sheriff has done. He stated he would like to see an estimate
of what capital programs he may have that are upcoming.
Chairman
Henley stated there are other needs out there. The Board is going to look at the potential of raising the
utility tax by 4% and $2 million has been set aside for the jail expansion. The reason the $1.6 million was set
aside was because of the agreement the County Manager made with the Sheriff’s
Office that his budget wouldn’t go beyond the increase in revenue. The Sheriff’s budget has increased 7.8%
and he asked for the rest of it to be set aside for stabilization. If the Board is in agreement to that,
then they will face the same thing next year. He stated it is hard for him to increase taxes by 4% when
they have $1.6 million not being used but may be used in the future. He said he doesn’t think this is the
responsible way to go about it when they have needs in this community. He added the County Manager made that
agreement with the Sheriff without authorization from the Board.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he remembers authorizing the County Manager to deal with
the Sheriff relative to working out something so the Board could have a better
handle on the escalation of the Public Safety budget in general. He stated the Sheriff could have used
that whole figure but he would like some of it set aside for future needs.
Commissioner
Morris stated the County’s tax rate is the 10th lowest of the 67 counties in
the State of Florida. This County
specializes in not spending money, but the issue is the infrastructure is
needed. He stated he believes Mr.
Grace did explain to this Board what the negotiations were going to be with the
Sheriff. This Board may not have
made a proactive vote, but they did not object. The issue needs to be defined and he made a stab at defining
it. The Board needs to have a
better plan going into year two.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated there are a tremendous amount of people in the County that
would appreciate a tax break.
There are certain things that need to be funded and the Board will fund
them as they have in the past.
Chairman
Henley stated Mr. Grace did what he agreed to do. He stated he expressed himself to Mr. Grace about how he
felt. He said he wants the public
to understand what the Board is trying to do relative to setting aside monies
for future needs. There are needs
from other communities as well.
Commissioner
Carey stated the County has not seen a 12.8% revenue increase in a number of
years. The County will probably
have another windfall next year, but they are already starting to see a slow
down. Stormwater is a major issue
in her district and they need to be prepared for that as well. They need to use the funds they have to
fix some of those problems instead of adding another tax.
Commissioner
Morris stated the one thing they need to keep in mind is when they talk about
an increase in revenue that the vast majority of the taxpayers are under the
“Save our Homes” Act of 3%. The
County has had prudent physical management, good growth, and managed growth,
and if they keep up with the infrastructure they will be doing better than a
decade ago.
Mr.
Grace explained for Commissioner Morris how they increased the budget growth
and dedicated funding source built in the fund.
Commissioner
Morris stated if the Board completed the budget, it would look substantially
different than what the County Manager provided. If the growth in revenue is 12% next year, then 1% would go
directly into this fund.
Commissioner
Dallari stated it is important the County goes into the existing communities to
retrofit them.
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Mr.
Grace reviewed the Salary Adjustment Program for Employees. He stated he outlined a few options for
the Board to consider.
Commissioner
Dallari stated he doesn’t have a problem with the total amount of money, but he
has a problem with the allocation.
Mr.
Grace explained for Commissioner Dallari how they address salaries and hourly
rates. He stated the one thing the
Board could do is go with what the Sheriff has done (per dollar amount per
employee as their increase).
Chairman
Henley stated the one thing that he has harped on for years is the way they
allocated the funds based upon the merit system. He stated he doesn’t know if they can do anything drastic
right now, but it is something they need to undertake. One of the ways to try to see the gap
not go any broader is something that deserves more attention.
Mr.
Grace recommended that the Board go with one of these four options so it can be
implemented on time for October 1, 2005, and then use the compensation class
study to address the salary adjustment program.
Commissioner
Carey stated she is interested in seeing a true-merit system. She stated she doesn’t support a 3%
across-the-board increase as it is not fair for those that are working hard and
being an outstanding employee.
Commissioner
Morris stated the Board has had extended debates every year on the issue of
true-merit pay. He stated it was
always too late to implement it and a study was going to be done. There is a thinking process with government
that says you can’t do it a different way.
Mr.
Grace stated he feels they should look toward mid-year to have this study
completed.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Mr. McMillan advised bonuses are
excluded from compensation. He stated
the main issue for bonuses previously was that they were illegal. He said the County had bonuses at one
point and that was with Fleet. It
was based on performance measures of the amount of trucks serviced.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by
Commissioner Morris to utilize Option #3, an approach similar to the Sheriff
(fixed dollar amount raise), excluding department heads and above.
Under
discussion, Chairman Henley stated the intent is not bonuses but be added to
the base salary.
Mr.
Grace stated the division managers and department directors have contracts with
the County Manager and they are at-will employees. He stated he would suggest not excluding management from
that.
Mr.
McMillan stated all of his staff members are at-will employees.
Commissioner
Dallari stated for Directors making over $60,000 a year, the percentage for
them will be more than those employees making $20,000 to $30,000 a year.
Mr.
McMillan stated there are a lot of professional employees who are not management
employees but are at high- salary levels and those are sometimes the hardest to
recruit.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he would hate to see this Board start making rules and
policies on the fly without a lot of background or study done. He stated he is not in favor of
upsetting the apple cart without thinking it through, but he would be in favor
of having a study to see where their employees are.
Commissioner
Morris stated he would have to agree with Commissioner Van Der Weide. He stated the only thing they should do
is to set a policy based upon how the system works.
Commissioner
Dallari stated he will withdraw
his motion.
Commissioner
Morris withdrew his second.
Chairman
Henley stated he would prefer implementing what they did last year at this time
with the study to be brought back to the Board for further consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by
Commissioner Morris to approve the County Manager’s recommendation, Option 2,
of reinstituting the program authorized by the Board for FY 05, which is also
an overall 4% budget level.
Under
discussion, Commissioner Carey stated she doesn’t have a problem supporting the
motion. However, she stated she
wants this item to come back to the Board.
Commissioner
Dallari stated he will not be supporting the motion as he feels they should
take some action now to try to address the lower rank and file. He stated he feels that 2.5% is
something more for those getting more pay than those who are not. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he feels the Board should move forward with the motion on
the floor. He stated he doesn’t
have a problem with Commissioners Carey and Dallari coming up with something
else that makes sense.
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by
Commissioner Morris to call the question.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
The
Board voted upon the main motion
with Districts 2, 3, 4 voting AYE.
Commissioners Dallari and Carey voted NAY.
Chairman
Henley stated the only comment he has regarding salaries is the County has more
money this year than other years.
He stated other jurisdictions are giving sizeable raises, but that is a
result of not doing anything for several years. The County has some good people who work for them and they
need to recognize them. He said he
is not sure if the County is rewarding their employees monetarily and
expressing enough appreciation for the effort they are putting forth. He hopes the Board could stay in a
competitive mode and continue to motivate their employees to perform at the
highest level.
Commissioner
Carey stated she feels it is critical to have a study and she would like to
find out a more equitable way to reward those who are really performing.
Chairman
Henley stated he hopes the Board will have an opportunity to review the study
before it goes out so they can have an idea of what is being studied.
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Don
Fisher, Deputy County Manager, reviewed a summary of the Information
Technology’s Budget Changes (Reductions and Additions). He stated staff met with Microsoft and
they provided preliminary cost estimates.
Microsoft has indicated that they can accomplish a complete migration to
Outlook in about four months and the high-end cost would be $760,000. Staff is recommending that, since they
have not been able to provide all of the information to Microsoft, the Board
not take any action and staff will come back during the first meeting in
September for some type of a final consensus.
Commissioner
Morris stated Microsoft said that if the County can figure how they do things,
they would probably be able to use more efficiently with what they currently
have. He stated the problem was
the short time frame of the Board requiring staff to come back with a
presentation. If the County would
take their version of a conservative estimate for half of the original
projection, they will do this work within four to six months. The County has a vendor who wants to
work closely with them and maybe they can invite them instead of bringing in
third party consultants. The issue
is the Board is being asked to reject staff’s original proposal and then have
staff work over the next few weeks to obtain all the information they need to
enter into a contract. Lastly,
then commence that contract by October 1 so that the migration is accomplished
by March.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by
Commissioner Van Der Weide to abandon the proposal that is before the Board for
migration to Outlook and instruct staff to move towards a negotiated contract
to accomplish the goal with Microsoft.
Under
discussion, Commissioner Morris stated staff may need the flexibility of
obtaining other vendors that have done this at a lower rate.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Mr.
Fisher reviewed the New Roadway Landscaping Program as outlined in the agenda
memorandum. He reviewed the
criteria of defining a Gateway Corridor, the criteria for defining a Landscaped
Corridor (Non-Gateway), those roads that would be Gateway Corridors and those
roads that would be Landscaped Corridor.
Mr.
Fisher explained for Commissioner Dallari why they are removing all of the
limerock.
Commissioner
Carey addressed concerns relative to irrigation.
Mr.
Fisher stated he will have those answers when they bring it back to the Board
for the final proposal.
Commissioner
Morris stated staff is contemplating someone being recruited from outside who
is capable of handling this and they don’t have to be a horticulturist.
Mr.
Fisher stated staff hasn’t decided whether it will be someone being recruited
from the outside or it may be an internal candidate. He stated staff will bring the information back at the
Budget’s final adoption.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Mr. Fisher advised staff is anticipating
beginning this program now if they get consensus from the Board.
Commissioner
Morris stated most of the work had been done by private contractors and some of
them were not being held accountable when they did not maintain the area. If they recruit someone from outside
the County, he hopes they will put that person in a department that will
function properly.
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Mr.
Grace reviewed the Stormwater/Public Service Utility Tax as outlined in the
agenda memorandum. He stated if
the Board wants to go with this, staff will bring the implementing ordinance
back for consideration next month.
Commissioner
Carey stated she would not be in favor of an additional tax unless it was
revenue neutral. She stated she
would like to look at a Regional Stormwater Authority working with the cities.
Mr.
Grace stated at some point the Board is going have to address an unincorporated
revenue source for stormwater. He
stated if the Board does it to the degree of countywide dollars, they are going
to have double taxation issues.
Chairman
Henley stated he would like to suggest that they delay any action on this
request so they can allow the Joint City/County Committee take an opportunity
to review this further. He stated
the joint staff members from each jurisdiction came out with a matrix and they
have requested other information that is going to be quite revealing as to the
amount of tax dollars in trying to solve this problem.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Van Der Weide, Chairman Henley stated he is recommending
that the Board delay action on this at this time to give the Joint City/County
Committee more time to review.
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by
Commissioner Morris to delay action on the Stormwater/Public Service Utility
Tax issue.
Under
discussion, Commissioner Morris stated the Board will probably see this issue
back in October. He stated Mr.
Fisher is coordinating the efforts of the Joint Subcommittee and they were
instructed at the last meeting to go back and seek additional information,
develop more concepts, and expand their vision on the recommendations that is
to be brought back to the full Committee.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Mr.
Fisher reviewed the Wilson’s Landing Retreat Renovation and Expansion Project. He gave an overview of the existing
space and additional amenities of Option 1 and Option 2. He stated if the Board decides to move
forward with renovating the building on site, he would recommend a new master
plan be done and that staff get in touch with the community and the Natural
Lands Committee to obtain feedback on the new conceptual plan.
Commissioner
Carey stated she did an extensive tour with staff and the consultants of Wilson’s
Landing and of Cypress Grove in Orange County. This is a place where people could have meetings and family
reunions, etc. She stated based on
the scenario that this could be a eco-friendly facility, it could be expanded
to be a location where they would have something for the citizens. There is money available in the Natural
Lands Fund and that could be used to do the renovation. She added this is a beautiful location
and with the expansion, she would support Option 2.
Mr.
Fisher stated if the Board agreed to pursue the facility, staff would
recommend, depending on the final uses, that they split the funding from the Natural
Lands and some portion from the General Fund.
Commissioner
Dallari left the meeting at this time.
Commissioner
Carey stated she feels that this project would be a park that the entire County
could enjoy.
Commissioner
Morris stated he sees a need and some of the advantages to it, but he cannot
support it. He stated the County
had a list of properties that they were going to buy, and they had a driven
policy to buy everything in the rural areas and not preserve any natural lands
in the more urban areas. The Board
changed that direction because the State was acquiring the areas along the
Wekiva, St. Johns, and the Econ River.
The County was spending local money when they were not leveraging their
monies properly with the State and Federal authorities. They have a list of projects that have
sat to where nothing has occurred at all and they can’t spend the money. He stated he does not think this
project is the source of funds for something like this. He said he feels that the grant
mechanisms should be reviewed.
Chairman
Henley stated he feels this is a beautiful piece of property and that was one
of the things that led them into buying it. The Board has had extensive discussions about the amount of
use that should be allowed on this property. There was talk about putting in launching/landing sites and
concession stands and the Board did not approve it. He stated he cannot support using Natural Lands money to
develop this site. He said he has
great reservations changing the process on these lands that they buy and then
they start developing them. He
added that he would like to see the Board take care of needs before wants.
Commissioner
Carey stated this is not in a rural area but in a developed area. This park shares an entrance with a
subdivision. It is high and dry
land and it happens to be on the Wekiva River. The County has already spent money building a facility such
as a dock and bathrooms. There is
no reason why people would go to this park because they cannot do anything when
they get there. The Natural Lands
Committee felt that it would be wonderful to turn this facility into something
that the citizens can use.
Chairman
Henley stated the one reason the County bought this park was to keep it from
being developed. The County has
been trying to purchase all of the properties abutting the river so they can
control and protect the Wekiva River.
Commissioner
Dallari stated he feels the Natural Lands fund should be used for buying land
and not for developing it.
Commissioner
Morris stated this is not a high traffic area. This type of project is ultimately something that could or
should be done. However, he feels
it should be brought forward that uses the full bank of resources.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he would suggest that the Board direct staff to pursue the
project on this property. He
stated he believes he is hearing that some people do not want natural lands
developed with natural lands money.
Commissioner
Carey stated she would hope staff would be able to find where the funding
sources will come from. She stated
she would like consensus from the Board to keep this as a project and direct
staff to come up with other funds to accommodate it.
Commissioner
Morris stated he feels it would be helpful for them to see the park needs issue
and then run down the long list of active parks.
Commissioner
Carey stated other rural lands have been developed natural lands monies. She stated she feels that staff can figure
out where to find the money. She
added she would like to keep this project moving forward.
Chairman
Henley stated he would need consensus from the Board to move toward building
this type of thing. If so, they
need to direct staff to look for the funds.
Commissioner
Carey stated the Board can direct staff to come up with some funding of what
may be available.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he has no problem going along with that.
Chairman
Henley stated he doesn’t believe this is a high enough priority to put this
type of facility out there when there are other needs in the community.
Commissioner
Morris stated when the County acquired some of the properties, they held them
in trust until such time they worked through a priority list and then did them.
Commissioner
Carey stated the Board didn’t have a problem putting the community swimming
pool in the budget.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide stated he believes there is consensus to direct staff to look
into finding monies for this project.
Commissioner
Dallari stated it is a good idea but there are other needs in the County. He stated if the Board is asking to put
this on the priority list, he will support it. If it comes to the top they will fund it.
Commissioner
Morris stated he will support that.
The Board had no objections
to placing this on the priority list for review.
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The
Chairman recessed the meeting at 12:15 p.m., reconvening at 1:30 p.m., with all
Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of Deputy Clerk Eva Roach,
who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Sandy McCann, who were present at the Opening
Session.
NATIONAL ART PROGRAM AWARDS
Kathryn
Townsend, Tourism Development, addressed the Board to advise the National Art
Program is an art contest for government employees and their families. She said this was the first year of the
contest and along with Seminole County, the cities of Casselberry and Longwood
participated. She presented the
awards as follows: Youth Under
12/3rd Place - January Miller (Seminole County), 2nd Place - Alexis Devlin
(Casselberry) and 1st Place - January Miller (Seminole County); Youth 12-18/3rd
Place - Debra Sneed (Seminole County), 2nd Place - Kelin Maciejewski (Seminole
County) and 1st Place - Anna Marie Moore (Casselberry); Adult Amateur/3rd Place
- Cheryl Turner (Seminole County), 2nd Place - Julie Brown (Casselberry) and
1st Place - Sandra Smith (Casselberry); Adult Intermediate/3rd Place - Scott
Clark (Casselberry), 2nd Place - Diane Ledford (Seminole County) and 1st Place
- Tom Wood (Casselberry); Adult Professional/3rd Place - Linda Moore
(Casselberry), 2nd Place - Alma Echevarria (Casselberry) and 1st Place - Erin
Maciejewski (Seminole County). The
Best of Show was presented to Erin Maciejewski (Seminole County).
Ms.
Townsend advised that Youth category 3rd place winners receive $25; 2nd Place
winners receive $50; and 1st Place winners receive $75. In the Adult category 3rd Place winners
receive $100; 2nd Place winners receive $200; and 1st Place winners receive
$300. The Best of Show receives
$300.
Chairman
Henley stated he attended the show last week and was very impressed with the
art displayed.
Commissioner
Dallari said it was a magnificent show.
Ms.
Townsend advised their goal for next year is to have all the cities
participate.
Commissioner
Morris suggested the winners be put on the County’s web site and that the press
be notified. Ms. Townsend advised
that the winners have already been placed on the internet.
PROOFS OF PUBLICATION
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to authorize the filing of the proofs of publication for
this meeting’s scheduled public hearings.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
PORT
AUTHORITY BUDGET
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider the Seminole County Port Authority proposed budget for FY 2005/2006,
received and filed.
Executive
Director of the Port Authority, Dennis Dolgner, addressed the Board to present
and review the FY 2005/2006 proposed budget (copy was received & filed) for
the Port. He advised the proposed
budget is in the amount of $2,675,274; and although this is an increase over
last year’s budget, the majority is in reserve capital which is to be used for
debt retirement during this year.
He stated that the Port has an occupancy rate of 99.4% and has a waiting
list of 14 small businesses who cannot find suitable space in the local market. He further advised the sixth and final
phase of the small business park will allow up to 15 businesses and represent
the build-out of the Port. He
reported that in Section 5 of the budget a transfer of $300,000 to the County
is projected in January 2006. He
said the Board of Directors is asking that the BCC consider using $150,000 of
that transfer to fund activities of small business development and the other
$150,000 for the Jobs Growth Trust Fund.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide congratulated Mr. Dolgner on the great job he has done at the
Port. He said the BCC appreciates
the $300,000; and in talking with Mr. Dolgner, he is proposing a shift with an
additional $50,000 going to the Small Business Development Center. He further said more good news is that
Mr. Dolgner is projecting increasing the $300,000 transfer for next year to at
least $500,000.
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by
Commissioner Morris to approve the FY 05/06 Seminole County Port Authority
Budget, as presented and described in the proof of publication.
Under
discussion, Commissioner Carey stated she had the opportunity to serve on the
Port Authority Board for 10 years and believes Mr. Dolgner is doing a great
job.
Mr.
Dolgner advised that after three hurricanes last year, the Port received less
than $10,000 in damage so they have been able to meet their goals and
objectives.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
CONSIDERATION
OF REZONE FROM
A-1
TO C-2, JAVIER OMANA
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider a request to rezone the Valentine Commercial Center from A-1
(Agriculture) to C-2 (Retail Commercial District) for 1.7 acres located on the
east side of Monroe Road, 0.1 miles north of Orange Boulevard, Javier Omana,
received and filed.
Planner,
Jeff Hopper, addressed the Board to present the request, advising the property
is within a Commercial future land use as designated on the future land use map
of the Vision 2020 Plan. Despite
this designation, the entire site is shown within the Conservation Overlay. This indicates the presence of wetland
area. Environmental constraints
could substantially limit development of the property for commercial use;
however, these issues will be addressed during site plan review. He further advised staff recommends
approval of the rezoning.
Dana
Boyd, representing the property owner and applicant, addressed the Board to
advise they concur with the staff report.
No
one else spoke in support or in opposition.
Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Morris, Ms. Boyd advised the applicant intends to put a
used car lot on the property.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by
Commissioner Van Der Weide to adopt Ordinance #2005-34, as shown on page
_______, approving rezoning from A-1 (Agriculture) to C-2 (Retail Commercial District)
for 1.7 acres located on the east side of Monroe Road, 0.1 miles north of
Orange Boulevard, as described in the proof of publication, Javier Omana, per
the staff’s report.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
CONSIDERATION
OF REZONE FROM A-1
TO
C-3, ROBERT E. MIKE & DWAYNE RACKARD
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider a request to rezone 9442 and 9436 Albermarle Road from A-1
(Agriculture) to C-3 (General Commercial & Wholesale) for 2.94 acres
located on the west side of Albermarle Road, 350 feet south of Arletta Street,
Robert E. Mike & Dwayne Rackard, received and filed.
Planner,
Jeff Hopper, presented the request, advising the rezoning is for adjoining
properties that have an Industrial future land use designation. The subject property includes two
existing residences and could be sold for commercial development upon approval
of the rezoning. He said the site
is not in a designated water or sewer service area of Seminole County. It is, however, adjacent to the
established service areas of Utilities, Inc. and Altamonte Springs. Prior to
approval of any development requiring such service, the applicant must obtain
documentation from one of these providers indicating the availability of
service. He further advised the
staff recommends approval of the request.
Commissioner
Carey pointed out that the City of Altamonte Springs does not have a zoning
that mirrors the County’s C-3 zoning category.
Earl
Mike, representing his father, addressed the Board to state they appreciate the
opportunity to move this rezoning forward.
Dwayne
Rackard, co-applicant, addressed the Board to state his mother, who lives on
one of the properties, has terrible water and sewer. He said they have spoken to the City of Altamonte Springs
and they have refused to give them water & sewer.
DCM
Don Fisher advised the property is within the Altamonte Springs’ service
area.
Mr.
Mike commented that whoever purchases the property will be able to deal with
the City at that point.
No
one else spoke in support or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Van Der Weide, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to adopt Ordinance #2005-35, as shown on page _______,
approving rezoning from A-1 (Agriculture) to C-3 (General Commercial &
Wholesale) for 2.94 acres located on the west side of Albermarle Road, 350 feet
south of Arletta Street, 9442 and 9436 Albermarle Road, as described in the
proof of publication, Robert E. Mike & Dwayne Rackard, per the staff
report.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
CONSIDERATION
OF REQUEST FOR LARGE SCALE
LAND
USE AMENDMENT, MICHAEL HOLBROOK
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider a Large Scale Land Use Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to
Medium Density Residential (MDR) for Reserve at Slavia, 23.48 acres located on
the north side of Slavia Road, 0.3 miles east of Red Bug Lake Road, Michael
Holbrook, received and filed.
Chairman
Henley advised of a request to continue this item until the next meeting.
No
one spoke in support or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by
Commissioner Van Der Weide to continue until September 13, 2005 consideration
of request for a Large Scale Land Use Amendment from Low Density Residential
(LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) for Reserve at Slavia, 23.48 acres
located on the north side of Slavia Road, 0.3 miles east of Red Bug Lake Road,
as described in the proof of publication, Michael Holbrook.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
CONSIDERATION
OF TEXT AMENDMENTS
FOR
WEKIVA PARKWAY & PROTECTION ACT
Proof
of publication, as shown on page _______, calling for a public hearing to
consider Text Amendments to the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan to implement
the requirements of the Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act, received and
filed.
Planner,
Tony Matthews, addressed the Board to present the request, advising the Wekiva
Parkway & Protection Act requires the affected local governments to make
changes to their comprehensive plans.
He further advised the staff recommends transmittal of the proposed text
amendments to the Conservation, Future Land Use, and Recreation and Open Space
Elements of the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan.
No
one spoke in support or in opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to transmit to the Department of Community Affairs for
review and comment, the proposed Text Amendments to the Conservation, Future
Land Use, and Recreation and Open Space Elements of the Seminole County
Comprehensive Plan, which will implement the requirements of the Wekiva Parkway
and Protection Act, as described in the proof of publication, with staff findings.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman
Henley referred to a copy of the Executive Summary of SWOP (Seminole Work
Opportunity Program) requesting $1 million to pay off the current mortgage on
their existing property and to provide an interest-free loan in order to expand
the current facility. Copy of
Executive Summary was received and filed.
Mr.
Grace stated this request is coming late in the budgeting cycle. He suggested working with them over the
next year and putting together a multi-year funding plan. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner
Morris commented that this is a great county-wide program. He suggested having the Chairman and
the County Manager negotiate with SWOP to review their proposal is.
Commissioner
Van Der Weide agreed that SWOP does a wonderful job.
Commissioner
Morris also suggested seeing if CDBG money could be used.
The
Board, by consensus,
agreed that the Chairman and the County Manager will work with SWOP and the
cities with regard to SWOP’s funding request.
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Chairman
Henley advised of a Resolution (copy received & filed) received from the
City of Winter Springs asking that the City be allowed to participate in the
Joint Planning Agreement process for establishing common boundaries between the
Cities of Winter Springs and Oviedo.
He said this request comes at the “eleventh hour” when the County and Oviedo
are wrapping up their negotiations; therefore, he suggested not taking any
positive action on this.
Commissioner
Morris stated he believes giving a briefing to Winter Springs would be helpful;
but he does agree with the Chairman that the extensive negotiations with Oviedo
are now only down to one or two issues.
The
Board, by consensus, agreed
that Commissioner Morris will contact Winter Springs Mayor John Bush and bring
a report back to the BCC on same.
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner
Dallari expressed his and the South Seminole North Orange County Wastewater
Transmission Authority’s appreciation to the Environmental Services staff for
the job well done at Eagle Circle.
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Commissioner
Dallari wished Assistant County Attorney Steve Lee a happy birthday.
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Commissioner
Morris requested staff provide each Commissioner with a list of action items
discussed by the Joint City/County Committee.
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Commissioner
Morris expressed his thanks to everyone for their thoughts and condolences upon
the death of his father.
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Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to appoint Sidney Miller (City of Lake Mary) to the Charter
Review Commission.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner
Henley nominated the following to the Charter Review Commission: Earl McMullen (City of Casselberry),
Jimmy Ross, and Larry Furlong.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by
Commissioner Morris to appoint the following to the Charter Review
Commission: Earl McMullen, Jimmy
Ross and Larry Furlong.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Commissioner
Carey thanked Director of Public Works, Gary Johnson, and his staff for meeting
with the homeowners in the Lake Sylvan area with regard to their drainage
issues.
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Commissioner
Carey reported that she attended the Golden Lyre Awards on August 20 at the
Helen Stairs Theatre. She
congratulated County employee, David Santiago, for his nominations for best
actor and best singer.
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Commissioner
Carey also reported that she participated in the St. Johns/Lake Monroe Clean-up
with the Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District. She expressed appreciation to Andrew
Cordona of SGTV for his work on the project.
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Commissioner
Morris advised that the City of Lake Mary officials expressed their thankfulness
relative to the BCC’s approval of the two new bridges on Lake Mary Boulevard.
COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT
Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by
Commissioner Van Der Weide to authorize the Chairman to execute the Hazards
Analysis Grant, as shown on page _______, with the Florida Department of
Community Affairs.
Districts
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 voted AYE.
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Mr.
Grace requested Board direction on the meeting schedule during the upcoming
holidays.
The
Board, by consensus,
agreed that there will be one BCC meeting in November (November 15, 2005) and
one meeting in December (December 13, 2005).
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Upon
inquiry by Commissioner Carey, Mr. Grace advised he and Attorney McMillan will
contact the members of the Charter Review Commission and will be scheduling the
first meeting of same.
Attorney
McMillan advised the Commission must, by statute, meet within 30 days of
appointment (appointments effective September 1, 2005).
Commissioner
Van Der Weide left the meeting at this time.
The following Communications and/or Reports
were received and filed:
1. Letter dated
8/5/05 to Chairman (with attached Ordinance 05-1166) from Thelma McPherson,
Casselberry City Clerk, re: Annexation of property. (cc: BCC, Co.
Manager, Deputy Co. Managers, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser,
Planning & Development Director)
2. Letter dated
8/5/05 to Chairman (with attached Ordinance #05-1163) from Thelma McPherson,
Casselberry City Clerk, re: Annexation of property. (cc: BCC, Co.
Manager, Deputy Co. Managers, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser,
Planning & Development Director)
3. Letter dated
8/5/05 to Chairman (with attached Ordinance 05-1167) from Thelma McPherson,
Casselberry City Clerk, re: Annexation of property. (cc: BCC, Co.
Manager, Deputy Co. Managers, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser,
Planning & Development Director)
4. Memorandum
dated 8/15/05 to BCC, Kevin Grace, Co. Manager, Don Fisher, Deputy Co. Manager
(with attachment) from Meloney Lung, Manager-Support Services, re: County Owned
Lease Property inventory.
5. Notice and
agenda for Historical Commission monthly meeting July 21, 2005.
6. Letter dated
7/27/05 to BCC from Gloria Wade, The Animal Welfare Alliance of Central
Florida, re: Suggested improvements for Animal Services.
7. Copy of letter
dated 8/1/05 to Suzy Goldman, Director-Library & Leisure Services, from
Beth Gerber re: Appreciation for improvement to the tennis court conditions at Sanlando
Park. (cc: BCC, Deputy Co. Managers)
8. Notice and
agenda for Historical Commission monthly meeting August 18, 2005.
9. Copy of
memorandum dated 8/4/05 to Sandy McCann, Supervisor, Co. Commission Records
Office, from Becky Noggle, Sr. Coordinator-Environmental Services Dept. re:
Submission into Co. records.
10. Copy of memorandum dated 8/12/05 to Sandy McCann, Supervisor,
Co. Commission Records Office, from Becky Noggle, Sr. Coordinator, Environmental
Services Dept., re: Submission into Co. records.
11. Letter dated 8/16/05 to BCC from Diane Pickett Culpepper,
Bright House, re: Upcoming
Free Preview.
12. Contracts, as shown on page _______, between Seminole County
Government and the following:
Isaac Blocker, Jr. (Umpire ASA Tournament), Ramon Candelario (Umpire ASA
Tournament), Jacqueline Garcia (Score Keeper ASA Tournament), Sandra L. Field
(Score Keeper ASA Tournament), Ryan Patrick Leahey (Score Keeper ASA
Tournament), Martin Koller (Umpire ASA Tournament), Robert John Lefrancois
(Score Keeper ASA Tournament), Gerald Meter (Umpire ASA Tournament), Jason
Allen Smith (Umpire ASA Tournament), Peter Paul Velasquez (Umpire ASA
Tournament), Larry Dee Sprick (Umpire ASA Tournament), Patrick Eugene Houghton
(Umpire ASA Tournament), Jeffrey Jay Wiley (Umpire ASA Tournament), and John
Wiley (Umpire ASA Tournament).
COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT, CONTINUED
Attorney
McMillan advised that he and Sheriff Eslinger have completed the draft of the Sexual
Predator Ordinance which has been forwarded to the Cities for their
response. He added he will provide
each Commissioner with a copy of same.
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There
being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the
meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m., this same date.
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