BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
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, September
22, 2015, in Room 1028 of the SEMINOLE
COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING at SANFORD,
FLORIDA, the usual place of meeting of said Board.
Present:
Chairman
Brenda Carey (District 5)
Vice
Chairman John Horan (District 2)
Commissioner Robert Dallari (District 1)
Commissioner
Lee Constantine (District 3)
Clerk of Court and Comptroller Maryanne
Morse (late)
County Manager Nicole Guillet
County Attorney Bryant Applegate
Deputy Clerk Terri Porter
Absent:
Commissioner Carlton Henley (District 4)
Dr. Brenda Frei, Central Florida
Freethought Community, Oviedo, gave the Invocation. Commissioner Dallari led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Maryanne Morse entered the meeting at this
time.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The
Business Spotlight video for Dominica Recreation Products was presented. Chairman Carey thanked Rob Dominica,
President of the company, for providing the park at Red Bug Lake in honor of
his father, and she asked that he convey the Board’s heartfelt appreciation to
his family. Mr. Dominica recognized the PARC’S
Foundation, a non-profit Seminole County organization, and stated they want to
build more of these playgrounds.
Commissioner Horan advised that some of the PARC’S board members are in
attendance today: Charley Sloan, Bob
Steenson, Barbara Whittier, and Matt Criswell.
He thanked them and others for forming a 501(c)(3), which is separate from
the County, for the purposes of advancing philanthropy for Seminole County
natural lands, parks and recreation. He stated
that there are opportunities to contribute to this wonderful foundation.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Agenda Item #1 – A-1297-15
Motion by
Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt appropriate
Resolution #2015-R-155 recognizing Larry Dale, upon his retirement as President
and CEO of Orlando Sanford International Airport, for his dedication, exemplary
service and contributions to the Airport, and all who use it, the City of
Sanford, and Seminole County.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
Mr. Dale addressed the Board to
express his appreciation. Commissioner
Dallari stated Mr. Dale will not be forgotten and will be almost impossible to
replace. He added he knows that Diane
Crews will do a phenomenal job. Chairman
Carey recognized and congratulated Ms. Crews and stated she will be the new
President of the Sanford Airport and commented that she is the first woman to
ever serve in that position.
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Agenda Item #2 – 2015-170
Motion
by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to adopt appropriate
Resolution #2015-R-152 recognizing Jennifer Lawrence for 35 years of service
and dedication to Seminole County Government and its citizens, upon her
retirement from the Department of Community Services, Community Assistance
Division, on September 30, 2015.
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
Ms. Lawrence addressed the Board to express
her gratitude.
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Agenda
Item 3 – 2015-192
Motion by
Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt appropriate
Resolution #2015-R-154 recognizing the following nine companies as award
recipients at the upcoming Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Industry Recognition Luncheon on October 15, 2015, and for their capital
investment and job creation within Seminole County: Bentley Architects + Engineers, Inc.;
Convergys; Deloitte Consulting LLP; Dixon Ticonderoga Company; FARO
Technologies, Inc.; Genesis10; Greenway Health; HCA Inc.; and Hernon
Manufacturing.
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5
voted AYE.
State Representative Jason
Brodeur, Chamber President & CEO, addressed the Board to thank them on
behalf of the Chamber, all of the recipients for the industry recognition
luncheon, and all the businesses that are partners in the Chamber. He stated these companies that will be
recognized this year have made significant capital investments and/or created
jobs over the last year.
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Agenda
Item 4 – A-1292-15
Bob Burke,
Chairman of Kids House of Seminole, Inc., addressed the Board and stated that
several of their board members and almost all of the staff are in attendance
today. He added that these are the people
that work unbelievable hours to take care of the needs of young people within
the County, and the BCC does a lot to support that. He invited those that have not done so to
tour the facility because he said “it will tear one’s heart out” and show why
staff does what they do, and why they have the support of the Kids House board
members.
Mr. Burke
stated that almost nine years ago, they opened the doors to the facility and
they were able to meet the needs, but now, nine years later, they have
additional needs. He added they
recognized this a few years ago so they looked at the property adjacent to the
east of the Kids House property. He
added they are currently leasing the Kids House property from the County and
they are halfway through their lease. He
stated they will come back to talk about extending the lease before they get too
close to the end of that term.
Mr. Burke
advised they were able to procure two lots to the east of the Kids House site due
to the financial support of the BCC and the Wayne Densch Charitable
Foundation. They now have a master
plan.
Mr. Burke
displayed aerial photos of the Kids House property (not received and
filed). He stated they expect to be in
construction for another month and he advised the construction is being managed
by Wharton-Smith and the design was done by CPH, Inc. He mentioned that representatives from both
firms, who are also on the Kids House board, are in attendance today. He added that their board is community-based and
they have a lot of support.
Mr. Burke
said he is here today with a very sincere thank you to the Board for their
support because those at Kids House really believe that the Seminole County BCC
really cares about the health and welfare of its young citizens and it supports
Kids House in a way that they desperately need to continue. But most of all, he said, they respect and
thank this Board for the privilege of being in partnership to take care of very
sincere needs within the County and that is to deal with young people and
families who are subjected to abuse that never seems to go away. Their mission is to eliminate abuse and
continue to counsel people to have a wholesome life.
Chairman
Carey stated that Kids House plays a vital role in the community working with
law enforcement regarding abuse of children.
She encouraged anyone who has not already done so to take the tour and she
then relayed a story of a philanthropic friend who took the tour and quickly
made a very generous donation. She
thanked them for all the good work they do.
Commissioner
Dallari asked Mr. Burke to describe the expansion of Kids House, the actual
services. Mr. Burke explained there is a
unique service that is planned for what they call the Hester House and that is
a nurturing family program to actually bring young people and their families
together to start to think and act as a family unit in a different way than
they have in the past. This house, once
it is renovated which is the next phase, is to provide a facility for cooking,
eating and fellowship and family units or collective families in different
sizes. It is something that happens now
at Kids House in a fractured way -- in a way the building was not intended to
be used. This house will give a setting
for that to happen better. Beyond that,
the safety of the access and egress to the site is now accomplished; they now have
a connection to Hester Avenue and they can get to the intersection at Ronald
Reagan Boulevard. He stated they are now
poised for the development across the street which puts them in a great
location.
Commissioner
Dallari stated Kids House does a phenomenal job but it plays more defense than
offense. This is really the first time
they will be actually playing offense in trying to stop child abuse before it
even happens. He said they should all be
commended for that. He wanted to make
sure that was clear and that that is the next page in the chapter for Kids
House.
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Agenda
Item 5 – A-1295-15
Chairman Carey announced that the Purchasing Division, Ray
Hooper and his team, have received the 2015 Annual Achievement of Excellence in
Procurement Award which is presented by the National Procurement
Institute. The award was then presented
by the Board to Mr. Hooper and his staff.
Ray Hooper, Purchasing & Contracts Manager, addressed the
Board to state that this award is based upon measured procurement functions in
the areas of productivity of staff, staff performance, measurements, policies
and procedures, and management and leadership of the procurement operation. He thanked the Purchasing & Contracts
team and said they are highly trained, motivated and professional. He also thanked the senior management team,
the County Manager, and the Resource Management Director Mr. Bass, for their
leadership and their support. He further
thanked the County Attorney’s Office for their legal support and the Clerk of
the Court for their audit support. He
explained that audits are extremely important for this award especially in the
areas of continuous improvement.
Finally, Mr. Hooper stated he would like to thank the Board of
County Commissioners for their support in adopting a solid, transparent
procurement code, administrative code, and those policies and procedures that
support the code. He added that this
award and the many other awards that they have received would not be possible
if the entire team did not work together in providing the best value, compliant
procurement services to the taxpayers.
Chairman Carey thanked them for a job well done.
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Chairman
Carey recessed the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at 10:10 a.m.,
and convened as the U.S. Highway 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
U.S. HIGHWAY 17-92 CRA
Agenda Item #6 – A-1180-15
Sonia Fonseca, U.S.
17-92 CRA Program Manager, addressed the Board to present the U.S. 17-92 CRA
budget for fiscal year 2015/16. She
stated that staff is asking the Board to consider a resolution adopting this
budget pursuant to Chapter 189.016, Florida Statutes. She added that this is the process they
follow each year. As part of the review of
the 2015/16 fiscal year, staff conducted briefings to explain the numbers to
each member of the Board. She stated the
total budget is $10,488,823.
Chairman Carey
confirmed with Ms. Fonseca in regard to the $1.6 million that was approved
already by the Board for the Sanford project that those numbers are in the reserve
under the Capital Improvements line.
Chairman Carey
questioned in regard to the reserve for development grants for private
organizations whether they are commitments that have already been made. Ms. Fonseca explained the $588,000 is actually
designated in the capital improvement plan for government aid and when the
budget was prepared, the label that was placed on that contingency reflected
private organizations, but it is for government aid. Chairman Carey stated that in their workshop,
the Board discussed that they were going to stop issuing grants and look at
focusing on the master planning of the stormwater and some fixes for that,
which they think would be more beneficial to the CRA district than an
individual grant here and there.
Nicole Guillet, County
Manager, suggested that if it is simply mislabeled that they just make that
correction in the record and when they bring forward the budget at the public
hearing this evening, they can have that corrected if that is the wish of the
Board. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Horan,
Ms. Guillet stated it would stay in contingency; they would just change it from
private aid to public. They designate
those funds in reserve and as the Board approves projects, they typically do a
budget amendment that designates those funds for whatever project that is. So whether it’s identified as private or public
really is inconsequential because there is not a specific project tied to those
dollars. She added if the Board is more
comfortable with it and they want to inform the public through the budget that
their intention is to put the money aside to have it available for public
grants, then they can fix that.
Commissioner Horan stated
it goes back to the basis of Chairman Carey’s questions which was whether this
is for things they have already approved and it is not; it is totally a reserve,
and if in fact they are going to budget it properly, it probably just needs to
be re-designated. Ms. Guillet stated
they can fix that before the second public hearing tonight.
Chairman Carey added
they have said to stop taking applications so she does not want the public to
look at this and think there is money out there for private grants, which is
why she brought it up.
Ms. Guillet stated in
regard to the $1.6 million for the Sanford project that Chairman Carey had
mentioned, it has not officially been approved and she did not want to give anyone
the impression that it had been. She
advised the Board had asked that it be earmarked because they knew the project
was coming back. She added the Board
will actually consider that formally next month. Chairman Carey commented that the money has
been earmarked for quite some time, and she said she just wanted to confirm for
the public where it is because she has had that question.
Chairman Carey stated to
be sure they give staff direction, she wanted to confirm that it is still the
intent of the Board to focus these dollars on stormwater and not on private
aid. The Board voiced no objections.
Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded by
Commissioner Dallari, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2015-R-156 establishing
the annual U.S. Hwy 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency budget for fiscal year
2015/16.
David Leavitt, 1000
Ridge Point Cove, addressed the Board to thank them for not giving away
taxpayer money to things that are not owned by taxpayers. He added it is a good use for the money.
With regard to public
participation, no one else in the audience spoke in support or in opposition
and public input was closed.
Speaker Request Form
was not received and filed.
Commissioner Dallari clarified the motion by stating in
regard to the $588,214 in reserves, the item will be relabeled to be focused on
stormwater projects and not on development grants for private
organizations. The Motioner agreed.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5
voted AYE.
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Agenda
Item #7 – A-1173-15
Ms.
Fonseca presented the request to consider approval of the Third Amendment to
the CRA Redevelopment and Construction Grant Agreement between Seminole Sir Vac
& Sew Vacuum Village and the U.S. 17-92 CRA. She stated that this is the third extension
being requested by this grant recipient and explained that Sir Vac & Sew
was one of the businesses that were impacted by the flyover and they have
struggled to build their new building.
She advised they are about complete; their expiration would have been at
the end of this month and instead they are asking for a couple of extra months
because they just concluded litigation over a faulty roof installation. She added the Redevelopment Agency also
supported the extension for the several months to allow them to complete their
project.
Chairman
Carey questioned whether staff is confident that the December 31 date will be
sufficient time for them to get their C.O.
Ms. Fonseca advised they originally requested the extension for only
thirty days, but staff added two months to be safe.
With
regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or in
opposition and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari,
seconded by Commissioner Horan, to approve the Third Amendment to the CRA
Redevelopment and Construction Grant Agreement between Seminole Sir Vac &
Sew Vacuum Village and the U.S. 17-92 CRA, for the property located at 700
North Street, Fern Park, extending the completion date from September 30, 2015
to December 31, 2015.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
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Chairman Carey
adjourned the meeting of the U.S. Highway 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency
at 10:20 a.m., and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.
COUNTY
MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
Ms.
Guillet advised there are two add-on items:
Item #31A regarding a sidewalk easement along a portion of Hillview
Drive and Item 48A, Work Order #4 to PS-0009-15 for the Southwest Road ditch
drainage improvement project.
With
regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or in
opposition to Items #8 through #49 and public input was closed.
Motion by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to authorize and approve
the following:
Community
Services
Business
Office
8. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to
execute appropriate Resolution #2015-R-157 amending certain fees set forth in
Section 20.26 of the Seminole County Administrative Code pertaining to fees and
charges for services provided by the Seminole County Health Department. (A-1241-15)
9. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute the Health Council of East Central Florida Medical System of Care
Agreement which provides outpatient medical health treatment services to
uninsured and underinsured residents of Seminole County for either free or at a
reduced-cost basis. (A-1242-15)
10. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute Satisfactions of Mortgage for households
assisted under the County's SHIP Home Ownership Assistance Program, the
Rehabilitation Assistance Program or the Reconstruction Assistance Program as
follows: Stephanie Cassis, Roxana Diaz,
Antonia Pagan, Lisa M. Pelaez, Jan Phet & Vixay Sisounthone, and Norisha
Quinones. (A-1264-15)
11. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute the contract between Seminole County and the State
of Florida Department of Health for operation of the Seminole County Health Department
contract year 2015/16 in an amount not to exceed $807,970. (A-1247-15)
Community
Assistance Division
12. Approve and authorize
the Chairman to execute the Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement for the 2015/16
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Award between the State of Florida,
Department of Economic Opportunity, and Seminole County in the amount of
$275,479. (A-1250-15)
Community
Development Division
13. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute
the Seminole County and Goldsboro Front Porch Council, Inc. Subrecipient
Agreement, program year 2014/15, for provision of public services. (A-1243-15)
14. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to the Seminole
County/Community Based Care of Central Florida, Inc. Emergency Solutions Grant
Subrecipient Agreement for Program Year 2014/15 to extend the original Agreement
through March 31, 2016. (A-1270-15)
15. Approve and
accept the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) monthly snapshot/report and
properties acquired by Seminole County Government. (A-1246-15)
16. Approve and
authorize the County Manager to execute the Florida Housing Finance Corporation
forms required for funding at the state level as follows: (1) Ashford Pointe, (2) Bristol Manor, (3)
Bromley Square, (4) Monroe Place, (5) Park Hill Apartments, (6) Regal Club
Apartments, and (7) Sandhill Crossings. (A-1249-15)
P.A.Y.
Division
17. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Community Based Care of Central Florida Agreement
(Year Six Children's Mental Health Grant) to reflect the annual award of $1
million as well as carryover un-obligated funds from year five to year six for
continued planning and implementation activities. (A-1245-15)
Development
Services
Planning
& Development Division
18. Approve the
replat for Acuera Lot 1 on 0.72 acres zoned PD (Markham Road - Longwood Markham
Road Planned Development), located on the southeast side of the intersection of
Markham Road and Hawksbill Lane; Joe Jenkins. (A-1096-15)
19. Approve the plat
for the Aloma Trails subdivision containing 70 lots on 7.8 acres zoned PD
(Planned Development), located on the west side of Old Howell Branch Road, north
of Aloma Avenue; JTD Land at Aloma Trails, LLC. (A-0960-15)
Environmental
Services
Business
Office
20. Adopt appropriate
Resolution #2015-R-158 amending Seminole County Administrative Code Section
20.45 with updates addressing the Water and Wastewater Service Capacity
Guidelines. (A-1183-15)
21. Approve the Release of the original Cash
Maintenance Bonds with Escrow Agreements:
Central Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, $496.49; Gabriella
Lane Water Main Extension (John Bocchicchio), $3,909.00; Northview Student
Housing (Northview Knights), $1,996.60; and Pep Boys (Alafaya & Carrigan),
$1,180.19. (A-1207-15)
Solid
Waste Management Division
22. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity for GES Waste, LLC effective from October 1, 2015 through September
30, 2016. (A-1174-15)
23. Approve the
semi-annual fuel index adjustments (CPI-F) for residential solid waste collection
services, as set forth in Section 13(e) of the Residential Franchise
Agreements, with new rates to become effective on October 1, 2015. (A-1074-15)
24. Renewal of
Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreements for Commercial Solid Waste Collection
Service from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 for the following: (1) Advance Disposal Services Solid Waste
Southeast, (2) Container Rental Company, (3) Progressive Waste Solutions of
Florida, (4) Waste Management of Florida, and (5) Waste Pro of Florida. (A-1218-15)
25. Renewal of
Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Commercial Solid Waste Collection Service
with Republic Services, from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. (A-1260-15)
Leisure
Services
Library
Services Division
26. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement between the State of
Florida, Department of State, and Seminole County for and on behalf of Seminole
County Public Library System in anticipated acceptance of monies in state aid
to library funds for library-related operating expenses. (A-1229-15)
Parks
& Recreation Division
27. Approve and adopt
appropriate Resolution #2015-R-159 accepting the donation of a fully-installed
playground at Red Bug Lake Park from Dominica Recreation Products, Inc. and
Gametime/Playcore through Friends of Seminole County Parks and Preservation
Foundation, Inc.
(A-1286-15)
Public
Works
Engineering
Division
28. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement between Jennifer E.
Fowlkes and Seminole County for early acquisition of property needed for the Dean
Road Widening Project. (A-1193-15)
29. Approve and
authorize staff to proceed with Wymore Road safety improvements (Alternatives 3
or 3a) from Orange County Line to Spring Valley Road. (A-1203-15)
30. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement between Wavie Alloway
and Seminole County for property necessary for the construction and maintenance
of a stormwater retention pond on the east side of Southwest Road at 20th
Street. (A-1290-15)
31. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement between Clay E. Knight
and Seminole County for property necessary for the construction and maintenance
of a sidewalk along a portion of Station Street. (A-1168-15)
31A. Approve delegation of authority to the County
Manager to accept the Sidewalk Easement between Hattaway Holdings, LLC and
Seminole County for property necessary for the construction and maintenance of
a sidewalk along a portion of Hillview Drive after the owner has made necessary
corrections to this document, with the further authority to delegate this
acceptance authority to the appropriate County staff. (No
file number.)
Fleet/Facilities
Division
32. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Reflections of Hidden
Lake Community Services Department Lease. (A-1184-15)
Resource
Management
Business
Office
33. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with the Florida Division
of Emergency Management in acceptance of $6,499 through the Hazards Analysis
Program. (A-1216-15)
34. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with the Florida Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services in acceptance of up to $31,540 through
their Arthropod (Mosquito) Control Program.
(A-1261-15)
35. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Notice of Award in acceptance of the
terms and conditions for the Adult Drug Treatment Court Enhancement Grant in
the amount of $324,996 for FY 2015/16 from the Department of Health and Human
Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (A-1289-15)
Budget
and Fiscal Management Division
36. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2015-R-161 implementing
Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #15-111 through the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund in the amount of $20,050 to reallocate budget for the purchase of payment
processing software for utility payments. (A-1219-15)
37. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2015-R-162 implementing
Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #15-112 through the General Fund in the amount
of $9,000 to re-allocate operating budget for the construction of a new
sentinel chicken coop for the Mosquito Control Program. (A-1220-15)
38. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2015-R-163 implementing
Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #15-113 through the Public Works Interlocal Fund
in the amount of $76,560 to establish funding provided by Orange County for the
Lake Pickett Nutrient Study. (A-1206-15)
39. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2015-R-164 implementing
Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #15-114 through the 2001 Infrastructure Sales
Tax Fund to increase funding for the SR 46 Gateway Sidewalk project in the
amount of $308,000 from Project Contingency. (A-1222-15)
40. Approve and
authorize the Chairman to execute appropriate Resolution #2015-R-165 implementing
Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #15-116 through the General Fund to appropriate budget
of $25,410 for one-time payments to Property Appraiser employees. (A-1248-15)
Purchasing
& Contracts Division
41. Award
RFP-0336-15/RTB, Master Services Agreement for Security Repairs, Maintenance
and Upgrades, to Site Secure, a Miller Electric Company, Altamonte Springs; and
authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute one (1) Master
Services Agreement. Estimated Annual Usage $500,000. (A-1194-15)
42. Award
IFB-602311-15/GCM, Term Contract for Pressure Washing Services of Water
Treatment Facilities and Equipment, to Clean Spray Corporation, Casselberry;
and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the Agreement.
Estimated annual usage $15,000. (A-1224-15)
43. Award
CC-0381-15/AMM, Interconnects Phase 3 – Druid Hills, in the amount of
$313,626.20 to Affordable Development, a Division of Driveways, Inc.,
Titusville; and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute
the Agreement. (A-1226-15)
44. Award RFP-601666-13/TLR, Preferred Vendor
Listing for Park Concessions, to Firehouse Hot Dogs
LLC, Maitland, (revenue generating agreement user fee at 3%); and authorize the
Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. (A-1185-15)
45. Assignment of
RFP-601666-13/TLR, Concessionaire Services at Seminole County Parks, from Clint
Miller d/b/a Hot Dog Beach to Michael Dublin; and authorize the Purchasing &
Contracts Division to execute the documents. (A-1251-15)
46. Approve Change
Order #3 to CC-9327-14/JVP, SR 426 and Mitchell Hammock Turn Lane, with
Atlantic Civil Constructors Corporation of Orlando in the amount of $45,798.84;
add an additional twenty (20) calendar days to Substantial Completion; and
authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the Change Order. (A-1200-15)
47. Approve Work
Order #1, Five Points Complex Connector Roadway under PS-0009-15/RTB (Master
Services Agreement for Design Services for Minor Projects with Construction
Costs Less Than $2,000,000) with Pegasus Engineering, Inc. of Winter Springs,
in the amount of $158,988.59; and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts
Division to execute the Work Order. (A-1215-15)
48. Approve Amendment
#1 to RFP-601526-12/BJC, Program Coordinator Services Agreement - Seminole Education,
Restoration & Volunteer (SERV) Coordinator, with Elizabeth Lauren Stephens,
Orlando (not to exceed $55,000 annually); and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts
Division to execute the Amendment. (A-1221-15)
48A. Approve Work
Order #4, Southwest Road Ditch Drainage Improvements Phase 2 under
PS-0009-15/RTB, (Design of Minor Projects with Construction Cost Less than $2,000,000)
with Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc., Oviedo, in the amount of $174,458.10;
and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the Work Order. (A-1301-15)
49. Approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute appropriate Resolution #2015-R-166 deleting Section 4.37, Procurement
Committee, of the Seminole County Administrative Code. (A-1204-15)
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
CONSTITUTIONAL
OFFICERS’ CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to approve the following:
Clerk’s
Office
50. Approve
Expenditure Approval Lists dated August 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2015; Payroll
Approval Lists dated August 13 and 27, 2015; and the BCC Official Minutes dated
August 11, 2015; (A-1262-15)
The Board noted, for information only, the following Clerk’s
“Received and Filed”:
1. Seminole County Animal Control Board’s
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order dated July 26, 2015 regarding
July 14, 2015 Appeal of Dangerous Dog Declaration FL SC DD 17000103, “Lady,” Mrs.
Karen Heriot, Owner.
2. Parks Contract for Services for Billy Bauer.
3. Approval Development Orders for Alcoholic
Beverage Licenses as follows:
#15-275000027, Rey’s Cuban Restaurant, 7800 South U.S. Hwy 17-92, Suite
194; #15-275000028, New Image of CJ, Inc. a/k/a Kangaroo Express, 2095 N.
Ronald Reagan Boulevard; #15-275000029, Zoe’s Kitchen, 5930 Red Bug Lake Road;
and #15-275000030, Shaan Indian Restaurant, 3821 Lake Emma Road.
4. Board of Adjustment Approval Development
Orders as follows: #15-30000034, Variance,
Dolores M. Mitchell, 4399 Weeping Willow Circle; #15-30000044, Variance, Ivan
and Sandra Ferrer, 1911 Hobson Street; #15-30000045, Variance, Michael D. &
Anne J. Howard, 6071 Linneal Beach Drive; #15-30000046, Variance, Christopher
& Lisa Surmacz, 6075 Twin Lakes Drive; #15-30000047, Variance, Katherine
Sabatino, Lot 191-192 Atlantic Avenue; #15-30000048, Variance, Theresa M.
Grode-Kennon, 320 Green Oak Court; #15-30000049, Variance, Adam & Billie Jo
Piverotto, 764 Tomlinson Terrace; #15-30000050, Variance, Ismael R. Lizardi,
531 First Avenue; #15-30000051, Variance, Edwin M. & Judy J. Peterson, 3161
Orleans Way South; #15-30000052, Variance, Ali Azaad, 1841 S. Ronald Reagan
Boulevard; #15-30000053, Variance, Michael T. Henson, 2470 Island Drive; #15-30000055,
Variance, Jeffrey B. Stonebreaker, 2546 Morning Star Place; #15-32000008,
Special Exception, Lutheran Haven, 2041 W. SR 426; #15-32000009, Special
Exception, B-1 Property Management, LLLP, 801 Oviedo Mall Boulevard; and
#15-32000010, Special Exception, Crossings Community Church, Inc., 514 Walden
View Drive.
5. Addendum #1 to the Westlake Center PD
Developer’s Commitment Agreement, #15-20500025.
6. Pet Rescue Cooperative Service Agreement with
Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida.
7. Work Order #70 to RFP-5465-10; Site Secure,
LLC.
8. First Amendment to RFP-601420-12; Advanced
Data Processing, Inc. d/b/a Intermedix.
9. Work Order #2 to PS-9622-14; England-Thims
and Miller, Inc.
10. Amendment #2 to Work Order #14 to PS-8148-12;
Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.
11. Amendment #2 to Work Order #5 to PS-8148-12;
Keith & Schnars, PA.
12. Work Order #19 to CC-9192-13; Linton
Enterprises, Inc.
13. Second Amendment to PS-7643-12; AMEC Foster
Wheeler Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
14. Second Amendment to IFB-601796-13; Butler Animal
Health Supply, LLC d/b/a Henry Schein Animal Health.
15. Work Order #28 to PS-8148-12; Keith &
Schnars, PA.
16. Change Order #1 to Work Order #28 to
CC-8199-12; C.E. James, Inc.
17. Change Order #1 to Work Order #2 to
RFQ-9093-13; Wharton-Smith, Inc.
18. IFB-602318-15; Term Contract with American
Fire Co.
19. Amendment #1 to Work Order #14 to PS-8286-13;
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
20. Amendment #3 to Work Order #32 to PS-5190-05;
CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.
21. Fifth Amendment to RFP-600006-06; Ott
Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
22. Tenth Amendment to RFP-600006-06; Cato
Environmental Services.
23. Amendment #4 to Work Order #5 to PS-8286-13;
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
24. Amendment #2 to Work Order #9 to PS-8286-13;
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
25. Amendment #3 to Work Order #8 to PS-8286-13;
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
26. Work Order #18 to PS-8286-13; Kittelson &
Associates, Inc.
27. Work Order #16 to PS-7643-12; Southeastern
Surveying and Mapping Corp.
28. Work Order #33 to PS-5190-05; CH2M Hill
Engineers, Inc.
29. Change Order #1 to CC-9859-14; Gibbs &
Register, Inc.
30. Eleventh Amendment to RFP-601461-12; Florida
Cleaning Systems, Inc.
31. Second Amendment to IFB-601893-13; LaFleur
Nurseries and Garden Center, LLC.
32. Amendment #1 to Work Order #23 to PS-8148-12;
Parson Brinckerhoff, Inc.
33. Amendment #1 to Work Order #8 to PS-0219-05;
Singhofen & Associates, Inc.
34. First Amendment to IFB-601852-13; HPI
Products, Inc. d/b/a AllPro Vector Group.
35. Eighth Amendment to IFB-601448-12; WCA of
Florida, LLC.
36. Work Order #24 to RFP-5706-10; Connect
Consulting, Inc.
37. Amendment #3 to Work Order #22 to
RFP-5706-10; Connect Consulting.
38. Amendment #2 to Work Order #21 to
RFP-5706-10; Connect Consulting, Inc.
39. Amendment #2 to Work Order #18 to
RFP-5706-10; Connect Consulting, Inc.
40. Work Orders #3 and #4 to PS-9738-14; E
Sciences, Inc.
41. M-602370-15; Miscellaneous Contract with
Tri-Data, LLC.
42. Work Order #18 to PS-8286-13; Kittelson &
Associates, Inc.
43. Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Notice of Proposed Agency Action Order Approving Duke Energy Florida, Inc.’s
Demand-Side Management Plan and Order Approving Tariff; Docket #150083-EG;
Order #PSC-15-0332-PAA-EG issued on August 20, 2015.
44. Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Order Approving Revisions to Commercial Natural Gas Vehicle Service Programs;
Docket #150139-GU; Order #PSC-15-0319-TRF-GU issued on August 10, 2015.
45. First Amendment to PS-9742-14; CH2M Hill
Engineers, Inc.
46. Change Order #1 to Work Order #29 to
CC-8199-12; C.E. James, Inc.
47. Work Orders #19 and #20 to PS-8286-13; Kittelson
& Associates.
48. Sidewalk Easement between J.A.B. Shopping
Center II, LLC and City of Casselberry for Parcel ID #21-21-30-300-003N-0000.
49. Warranty Deed between Deana Pilot and
Seminole County for Parcel ID #18-21-30-507-0000-0130,
50. Bids as follows:
IFB-602311-15 from Awnclean USA, Inc.; Clean Spray
Corporation; Liberty Services; Silva’s Painting & General Services;
RFQ-602321-15 from Fromuth Tennis; Pyramid School
Products; Head Penn Racquet Sports;
IFB-602281-15 from 1st American Fire Services;
American Compliance and Safety Training; Fire One; FirehoseCARE, Inc.;
BID-602342-15 from EPG Companies, Inc.; Pumpone
Environmental, LLC;
RFP-602250-15 from Major Display Scoreboards; The
Superlative Group; and
CC-0381-15 from All Terrain Tractor Service, Inc.; TB
Landmark Construction; Central Florida Environmental Corp; Crossroads Site
Development, LLC; Affordable Development.
Districts
1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
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Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari, to approve the following:
Sheriff’s
Office
51.
Approve expenditure of $25,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund
for a contribution to Recovery House of Central Florida, Inc., a non-profit
organization providing transitional housing and substance abuse programs. (A-1228-15)
52.
Approve
expenditure of $2,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for a contribution to
the J. Douglas Williams YMCA Family Center to provide funding in support of
their Scholarship Campaign. (A-1230-15)
Districts
1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
REGULAR
AGENDA
Agenda
Item #53 – A-1192-15
Pamela Lynch, Business
Development Manager with Economic Development, addressed the Board to present a
request for approval of a Resolution recommending that Jeunesse, LLC be
approved as a Qualified Target Industry (QTI) business, and approval of the
County’s required local financial support of $75,000 over FY 2016/17 to
2021/22, as local participation in the QTI tax refund program.
Ms. Lynch stated that
as a reminder, the QTI program is administered by the State of Florida. The QTI program is implemented in partnership
with the State of Florida and requires 20% local financial support. She added that this incentive is paid out after
the jobs are created and all monitoring activities are performed by the
State.
Ms. Lynch advised that
Jeunesse, LLC is a multi-level marketing company with a worldwide footprint
that sells skin care and healthcare products.
She reviewed the detailed information outlined in the agenda
memorandum. She explained that
Jeunesse’s expansion needs are location neutral and these new positions could
be absorbed at their facility in Utah or at the City of Lake Mary
location. She added that as part of
their global headquarters, Jeunesse intends to hold extensive training at their
Lake Mary facility which will create significant room nights at area
hotels. She advised that the required
local financial support would be $150,000 paid out over a six-year period.
Ms. Lynch stated that
the City of Lake Mary approved their equal participation in the amount of
$75,000 at their August 20th city commission meeting. Therefore, she is seeking approval of a
resolution recommending that Jeunesse, LLC be approved as a Qualified Target
Industry business and to approve the County’s required local financial support
of $75,000 over fiscal year 2015/16 to fiscal year 2021/22.
Ms. Lynch advised that
Robert Dawson, Principal and Chief Legal Officer with Jeunesse, LLC; Barb Pelloni
with Pelloni Development; and Tracy Turk, Orlando Economic Development
Commission, are present.
Commissioner
Constantine questioned since Jeunesse is already in Altamonte Springs, whether any
of those jobs being moved to Lake Mary were added to the “jobs-created” list. Ms. Lynch advised that those jobs are not
calculated in the new jobs that would be at the Lake Mary facility. Chairman Carey stated it is her understanding
that the Altamonte Springs facility will still remain there. Ms. Lynch responded that she is correct; they
have a small footprint there. They
needed additional space and the space exceeds 8,000 square feet in Altamonte
and the new proposed space is 136,000 square feet.
David Leavitt, 1000
Ridge Pointe Cove, readdressed the Board to state he is fervently against
dishing out other people’s money to other people, corporations especially. He knows the Board is compelled to give away
this money and he feels it is a shame.
He stated that maybe they could start having dialogue and speaking out
as to why it is not right. He added that
he knows there is a state statute that allows this kind of activity to happen
in the municipalities and in the state.
He said that Florida is a pretty nice place to live and work and
companies like Jeunesse know that and they come here because it is a great
state and this is a great county. They
don’t have to bribe them and they don’t have to give them their money. He stated he is pretty sure the company
already bought the property in Lake Mary, so they are going to hire the people
anyway. So, the economic impact they are
talking about will happen anyway, whether the County gives them the money or
not. He reiterated it is something to
consider in these future things that come up and he knows this will get passed,
like they always do, but he would really like to get a dialogue going that will
help prevent this kind of thing. He said
they have other needs for their money.
Chairman Carey reminded
Mr. Leavitt that they have asked Ms. Guillet to slate some time for the Board
to talk about, big picture-wise, their CRAs, the incentive programs, and all of
the different things that they have.
Right now, they are continuing to work with the State to try to bring
jobs here to Seminole County.
Commissioner Constantine
stated that for all of these items he has asked for certain criteria, at least
to address it to see how many have been met.
He said he has the same concerns as Mr. Leavitt going forward and he is
glad that the rest of the Commission is also concerned about looking at this as
well as the 17-92 CRA. But in this case,
it seems they have met every one of the criteria he has been concerned about.
Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded by
Commissioner Constantine, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2015-R-167
recommending that Jeunesse, LLC be approved as a Qualified Target Industry
(QTI) business, and approval of the County’s required local financial support
of $75,000 over FY 2016/17 to FY 2021/22, as local participation in the QTI tax
refund program.
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5
voted AYE.
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Agenda Item #54 – A-1153-15
Tony Matthews, Planning
& Development, addressed the Board to present a request for approval of a
Special Event Permit for the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Greek Fest 2015
Special Event located at 1217 Trinity Woods Lane. He advised the event this year will be held
November 6 through November 8 and will as usual include food and music. The estimated attendance is between 1,500 and
3,000. There will be some off-premise parking
in Maitland with a shuttle bus this year to accommodate all of the
attendees. Also, the Seminole County
Sheriff’s Office will provide security.
Mr. Matthews advised
that staff recommends approval of the special event permit based on the
findings of the staff report and the special event permit that is included in
the agenda memorandum.
With regard to public
participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or in opposition and
public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded
by Commissioner Horan, to approve a Special Event Permit for the Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church, Greek Fest 2015 Special Event, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, November
6 through November 8, 2015, including staff findings as presented, and as
listed in the Special Event Permit.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and
5 voted AYE.
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Agenda
Item #55 – A-0526-15
Chairman Carey stated
she noticed that Russ Gibson from the City of Sanford has entered the
meeting. She thanked Mr. Gibson and Mr.
Wharton for working diligently and the rest of the planning staff to bring this
to a final vote. She added this was
approved by the City of Sanford on September 14. She advised they have been working on this
for almost two years and she is glad to see that it is before the Board. She added that the lines have kind of changed
so now Commissioner Horan has part of this district as well.
Bill Wharton, Planning
& Development Division, addressed the Board to state that this item is
asking the Board for approval of the Joint Planning Agreement between Seminole
County and the City of Sanford. The
agreement was entered into between the County and the City in 2010 and it
addressed a menu of planning issues. The
JPA also recognizes possible changes in development conditions and community
vision over time and allows for the agreement to be amended in order to remain
effective. The County and City staff
have worked together to amend the agreement to reflect current conditions and
address expected future development and planning area.
Mr. Wharton reiterated
that the City held their meeting on September 14 to approve this item. At that meeting, Mr. McIntyre, a resident and
property owner in the area, asked for one edit to the agreement, and he
indicated with that he would be in favor of it.
Mr. Wharton stated the Commission should have received a memorandum (received
and filed) from staff addressing that change to Exhibit C, Planning Area 2,
which basically removes language referring to mixed-use land use at the
intersection of SR 415 and Celery Avenue.
He advised that the agreement that the City Commission voted on included
that amendment and staff recommends that the County Commission approve the
same.
Russ Gibson, Director
of Planning & Development Services for the City of Sanford, addressed the
Board to acknowledge the Chairman’s comments with regard to the collaboration
between the City and the County. He
stated in his almost 25 years with the City of Sanford, they have had a great
working relationship with the County and this is another opportunity for them
to ensure that the great working relationship continues in the future. He also said he wanted to acknowledge
Chairman Carey’s diligence in terms of getting them together to update this
planning agreement that was long overdue for attention and also her time and
diligence to ensure that they got to this point to get it approved as well.
Mr. Gibson added that
it has been a pleasure working with such a professional staff and that Mr.
Wharton has made it possible to get to this point today as well.
With regard to public
participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or in opposition and
public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Carey, seconded by
Commissioner Dallari, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the 2015
Seminole County/City of Sanford Joint Planning Agreement.
Commissioner Horan
suggested they add the amendment to the motion.
Chairman Carey agreed to amend
the motion to include the edit distributed by staff in connection with
Sub-Planning Area 2, which includes the proposed Cameron Heights development,
removing language that addresses Mixed Use at the corner of SR 415 and Celery
Avenue.
The Seconder agreed.
Commissioner Horan thanked
the City of Sanford for their cooperation and attention to this particular
matter and stated hopefully it will serve as a template for other types of
arrangements that are important to managing land planning and important issues.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and
5 voted AYE.
COUNTY MANAGER AND STAFF BRIEFINGS
Agenda Item #56 – A-1296-15
Robin “Shorty” Robbins, Parks &
Recreation Manager, addressed the Board to state she will give a little review
on “The Senator,” the next steps, and where they are going with “The Senator”
artwork. She displayed a PowerPoint
presentation (received and filed) entitled “Commemorating The Senator – The
Legacy Lives On!”
Ms. Robbins reviewed Museum Art Display
stating the exhibit opened in July and runs through next week, although since
there is not another incoming exhibit, a large portion will stay at the museum
through November. She advised they are
seeking direction from the Commission for some of the art to be retained as a
permanent exhibit and to have some go to other agencies and institutions.
Ms. Robbins reviewed Art Display &
Distribution. She explained regarding
the Exhibit Overview slide that they refer to their circular as the Seminole
County “Stonehenge” because The Senator started as a seedling right about the
same time that Stonehenge was created.
She then displayed two slides showing some of the Commemorative Art that
is in the exhibit.
Ms. Robbins covered “next steps” under
Staff Direction and then Staff Recommendations.
She displayed and discussed Permanent Exhibit and Travelling
Exhibit. She stated they were at the
Florida Association of Museums trade show in St. Petersburg, and they had a
wonderful response from a number of small and large museums. The Museum of Science and History in
Jacksonville is one that is very interested.
Also, the Florida State Fair would like to exhibit items in February of
2017 for the three-month period at the fair; they have an agreement with the
Forestry Association for forest-related exhibits.
Finally, Ms. Robbins reviewed the Public
Display, Ceremonial Gifts, and Auction slides.
She advised the auction date is set for Tuesday, September 29 from 5:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and they have earmarked any funds raised to be utilized for
the development of the traveling exhibit.
She advised that a professional auctioneer from H&H Auction House
has donated his time and is also advertising on his website. She displayed a slide showing the pieces that
staff is recommending for the auction.
Ms. Guillet stated that because of the
timeliness of the auction, they are asking today that the Board approve the
list of auction items that has been proposed.
They are still sifting through the items proposed for the traveling
exhibit and the permanent exhibit and to go on loan, so they are not asking
that the Board approve any of those today.
Additionally, the funds from the auction will be used to underwrite the cost
associated with the traveling exhibits.
She said they will see what sort of money will be raised through the
auction and then come back and get their authorization for whatever they
ultimately determine to use that for.
Chairman Carey confirmed with Ms. Robbins
that the cost to the museums is $2,500 for three months. Upon further inquiry regarding bidding
online, Ms. Robbins explained the auctioneer is ready to put it on his site and
they can do proxy bids; there will not be active bidding online during the
auction, but there are collectors from all over the country that are interested
and they can do a “no-greater-than” proxy bid.
They also will be able to accept credit cards through the Historical Society’s
PayPal account. She advised the minimum
bids will be posted this afternoon or tomorrow.
Ms. Guillet added that those are established in consultation with the
auctioneer. Chairman Carey commented they
hopefully consulted with the artists also.
Chairman Carey stated in regard to the
items recommended for auction that one of them is one of the slabs that makes
up the Stonehenge piece, so she has concerns with selling off one of
those. And because there is so much
interest in the guitar and they only have one of them, the Chairman questioned
whether that is something they really want to auction or whether they want to
keep that on display.
Ms. Robbins advised there are three other
large slabs with carvings on them, so they would be able to substitute one of
those if they did sell one of the large slabs.
Commissioner Horan suggested that if there
is a doubt, they should keep it and he believes that would be the safe way to
go. He questioned if the online bid is
established and someone does not get to the online bid amount, whether the
online bid would get the item. Ms.
Robbins stated he is correct; the auctioneer has a proxy capability of upping
it as bids go until they get to the limit.
Chairman Carey stated there are people from
all over the world who are interested in this story with “The Senator” being
the oldest Cypress tree. She added the
guitar is one of those things that would make younger people want to go see the
exhibit. Commissioners Dallari and Horan
agreed that they should hold the guitar.
Commissioner Horan informed the Board that
he sent the list around to some contacts at United Arts for some advice
concerning what may or may not be curator quality.
Commissioner Horan expressed his appreciation
to Leisure Services and stated they have done a great job in getting this
entire program together and executing it without a lot of direction from anyone
that has done anything like this before.
Chairman Carey questioned whether a piece was
sent to the Florida State Museum and also to the Smithsonian because that was something
they had talked about early on. Ms.
Robbins responded that legacy pieces of the tree were sent but no artwork.
Commissioners Dallari and Horan wanted to
be sure they will hold back the guitar and large slab from the auction.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Constantine,
Ms. Robbins advised the artists were given equal amounts with half to be made
into art and returned to the County and the other half to keep. The County has all the artwork; the artists
still have some wood. Commissioner
Constantine wondered if the artist has enough to make another guitar; he added
he is not sure how it sounds. Ms.
Robbins commented that it does sound amazing.
Chairman Carey added that the guitar was being played at the reception
they had. Ms. Robbins advised that a
professional played it at the museum during the first reception and then the
artist himself played it during “Meet the Artist.”
Chairman Carey stated that today they are
being asked to only approve the list of artwork recommended for auction. She will continue to work with the County
Manager to make sure that they get this finalized on what the policy will be
for providing pens or letter openers to dignitaries or others and also
finalizing the documents regarding these items going out on loan and the items that
will go along with the traveling exhibit.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded
by Commissioner Horan, to approve the proposed Senator Art Exhibit list,
the auction items only, excluding the guitar and large slab as discussed.
Upon Commissioner Horan’s
suggestion, Commissioner Dallari amended
the motion to include the caveat that the County Manager has the authority
to pull any item from the auction list after today’s approval if deemed
appropriate. The Seconder agreed.
Commissioner Dallari commended Ms. Robbins
and Joe Abel, Leisure Services Director, and his staff and stated when this
tragedy first happened, there was no advice because something like this had
never happened before. He also commended
the volunteers and artists and anyone associated with this. He added that Jim Duby, Natural Lands Division,
is in attendance and he did a phenomenal job as well. Commissioner Dallari wondered if staff had
documented this because he thought it would be good to have a playbook.
Chairman Carey requested that each of the
county commissioners, through whatever social media they choose, get the
information out about the auction to their constituents that it will be held on
the September 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and to include information
regarding a link for people to bid online via proxy. She asked Ms. Robbins to email the BCC with
the link for the online bidding information.
Commissioner Dallari requested that they
inform the public that if the minimum bid is not met, the item will not go for
less. Chairman Carey stated she believes
there will be an auction sheet where the minimum bid will be listed and it
should state that very clearly. Ms.
Robbins advised that people will be given a bid number and an auction
catalog.
Commissioner Constantine requested that Ms.
Robbins provide the list of items with minimum bids to the commissioners as
soon as possible.
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.
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The
Board recessed the meeting at 11:02 a.m., reconvening at 1:30 p.m., with all
Commissioners and all other Officials, with the exception of County Attorney
Bryant Applegate, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Maryanne Morse,
and Deputy Clerk Terri Porter, who was replaced by Deputy Clerk Erin Leben, who
were present at the Opening Session.
PROOFS
OF PUBLICATION
Motion by
Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Horan, to authorize the filing
of the proofs of publication for this meeting's scheduled public hearings into
the Official Record.
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
EVERGREEN PROPERTY SMALL SCALE FUTURE
LAND USE
AMENDMENT & REZONE, David Evans
Agenda Item #57 – PH-2015-181
Proof of publication calling for a
public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance enacting a Small Scale
Future Land Use Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Planned
Development (PD) for approximately 2.5 acres; and adoption of an Ordinance
enacting the Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to PD (Planned Development) district
for an office and single-family, mixed-use development on 29.2 acres for
property located on the south side of Ronald Reagan Boulevard, approximately
600 feet east of County Home Road, David Evans, received and filed.
Brian Walker, Planning & Development, addressed the Board to
state the Applicant is requesting a Small Scale Future Land Use Amendment from
Low Density Residential to Planned Development for approximately 2.5 acres of
the project area and a Rezone from A-1 to PD, Planned Development, for the entire
project area containing 29.2 acres on the south side of Ronald Reagan
Boulevard, approximately 600 feet east of County Home Road. The Applicant is proposing to develop
approximately 2.5 acres of the site as an office. The maximum floor area ratio proposed is 0.35
with a maximum building size of 25,840 square feet. He stated approximately 27.5 acres is
proposed for use as a 99-lot, single-family subdivision with a proposed maximum
density of 3.99 dwelling units per net buildable acre. The minimum lot size proposed is 6,000 square
feet with a minimum width at the building line of 50 feet. The lot sizes will be smaller on the west and
will gradually get larger as they move east.
The required open space is a minimum of 15% of the property for the
residential portion of the Planned Development and a minimum of 25% of the
property for the office portion of the Planned Development. He discussed the project’s consistency with
requirements of the Land Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Walker noted on September 2, 2015 the Planning & Zoning
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request with the
condition that the homes on the larger 75-foot-wide lots be increased to at
least 1,500 square feet, and the Applicant has done that. He added that staff is recommending
approval.
Regarding the buffers on the west side of the property,
Commissioner Horan noted on a different development in that area some property
owners had buffers that may have been larger or differently conditioned and he
noticed the buffers on this project are 15 feet. He asked Mr. Walker to address that issue and
how they are differentiating between the buffers. Mr. Walker displayed a map entitled Evergreen
(received and filed) and stated he believes Commissioner Horan is referring to
the Reagan Center, which is east of the proposed development. He indicated the location of the Reagan
Center and advised that the townhome portion is approved for eight dwelling
units per net buildable acre for a total of 66 units. He explained that this particular townhome
development is a much larger piece that is more intense than the smaller
2.5-acre piece for one office building, so the buffers around the townhome
development are 25 feet and the buffers for the office building on the east
side are 15 feet. Mr. Walker confirmed
for Commissioner Horan the difference in the buffers relates to the land use of
the proposed development.
At the request of Chairman Carey, Mr. Walker displayed an aerial
map (received and filed). She stated she
did not see anything in the Development Order about right- or left-turn lanes
being required. She added there is a
left-turn lane going into Flea World and with the redevelopment of Flea World,
she does not know they will use that.
She commented that staff is talking to the developers about trying to
align a road that would possibly hook up with Hester Avenue. Chairman Carey explained she has concerns if
there is not a median opening in front of this development and no provision for
either a right- or left-turn lane. Also,
even though the speed limit there is posted at 45 miles an hour, traffic
travels at a much faster speed than that.
Brett Blackadar, County Engineer, addressed the Board to state
they have not had any final engineering discussions on the project at this
point, but the last discussions on Reagan Center have that median opening
moving towards the middle of the property and the median opening that lines up
with Thomas Stable Road will be moved to the east. He noted obviously they do not want to have
two full median openings very close together.
Chairman Carey advised if Reagan Center is going to realign with
Thomas Stable Road just to the east where the next median opening is, there
appears to be an opportunity to have a left-turn lane installed for westbound
traffic to turn into this development rather than having a lot of U-turn
activity. She stated she wants to make
sure that gets addressed and they may want to require that a turn lane be
constructed as part of this. Mr.
Blackadar stated he does not believe they have seen any traffic analysis but
when they get those numbers, they can sit down with them and decide what the
best action is.
Bryant Applegate, County Attorney, entered the meeting at this
time.
David
Evans, with Evans Engineering on behalf of the Applicant, addressed the Board
to state he would like to address some of the requests and issues they heard at
the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting in order to understand exactly
what they are dealing with. One request
was that the minimum lot sizes on the east side be increased to be consistent
with the wider lots, which they did and he advised that should be reflected in
the revised Development Order. He stated
that basically, the layout of the subdivision and the orientation of the
subdivision relative to the two uses, which plays nicely into a planned
development with multiple uses, were done through the process of working
through the Planning Office with County staff.
He added they know about the Reagan Center and the Planned Development
that was developed on that side and they are working directly with them to work
out a configuration of the turn lanes.
They also know the entire area will act together, so they want to be
consistent and are working with them on the intersection design as well as the
ingress and egress of that property.
Mr. Evans
stated one of the adjacent homeowners, Thomas Bledsoe, came to a previous
meeting and discussed some issues relative to drainage. He added Mr. Bledsoe knows about the water
retention in the area and there has been a lot of rain recently, so they have
some real studies to do. They have
looked into some of the drainage in relationship to the Master Development
Plan. They intend to review those issues
even more and present some additional data to the Board as well as some studies
they are doing, but they have looked at the overall patterns of drainage to
come up with the preliminary subdivision plan.
They have implemented some drainage structures as well as some ponds
indicated on the Master Development Plan and they have looked into how all of
that will integrate and how that will work.
He added they met with Mr. Bledsoe yesterday to go over some of those
issues and explain them so that he was clear.
Mr. Evans advised they discussed the buffers on the west side,
east and south sides with staff. He
stated the Land Development Code requires buffering even when residential uses
abut residential uses, so they have provided those on the east side, west side
and the south side on the residential portion to stay consistent with the Land
Development Code.
Shannon Driscoll, 4980 Thomas Stable Road, addressed the Board
to state her acre and a half directly backs up to the proposed development and
they are not against the rezone. She
stated they are really pleased with the way the compromises were made with the
townhome development and they are hoping to get something else like that set
up. She advised she and the neighbors
had a meeting scheduled with Mr. Evans through Tom Bledsoe on three occasions
but he had to reschedule. Then the
neighbors were unable to make the meeting that was rescheduled for yesterday
afternoon.
Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Ms. Driscoll stated a lot of
their concerns have already been addressed and she appreciates that. She advised their big concern is with
flooding. She stated her property runs
naturally downhill and the rainwater is like a stream and it enters into a
naturally occurring pond on that property.
She stated if they build up even one foot, it is going to flood and it
is already really saturated. She commented
it was a working landfill back there for several years, so it is just nasty
mucky swamp.
Chairman Carey asked whether the stormwater from her property is
running off onto the land. Ms. Driscoll
replied it is whatever comes from the other side of her property where they are
going to put the townhomes. She stated
the stream goes across the road and she is afraid it is going to really mess up
their back yard. She stated they are
hoping for a 25-foot buffer like the Board agreed to for the townhomes and a
double-density landscape. The only thing
she has not heard be addressed was the fencing or divider. She noted the six-foot fence was the last
request but that was from all the neighbors and they were going to meet with
Mr. Evans.
Thomas Bledsoe, 5000 Thomas Stable Road, addressed the Board to
echo Ms. Driscoll’s comments regarding the neighbors’ concerns about the amount
of water that runs from off of Thomas Stable Road from the property east of
there where the Reagan townhome project is.
He commented it sheds back towards the pond where they are going to
redevelop the retention pond and they feel that it is just not adequate for the
amount of water and runoff to support that.
He stated they feel that if they put in any fill and develop that, it is
just going to hold water or push it back on their land and they are very concerned
about that.
Mr. Bledsoe mentioned that Cardinal Industries used that area as
a dumping ground for their debris and drywall and he did not know if anyone was
aware of that so he brought that up so that there could be research done on
that. He advised they do not feel that
the land is suitable to build on because it is not sound enough, there is not
enough support, there are a lot of holes in the area and it is just not stable
ground.
Mr. Bledsoe stated they are not clear on the type of development
this is going to be and the type of buffers and fencing that there will be, so
that is a concern of theirs. He stated
they are requesting the same type of buffer as was granted for the Reagan
townhome project.
At the request of Chairman Carey, Mr. Walker stated the
information regarding the actual soils will be required when they do their
preliminary subdivision plan. They also
have to go through final engineering.
Staff will have a stormwater engineer look at the water runoff, how the
water will be contained on their property, and what measures have to be taken
in order to prevent flooding on any other properties. He advised it will go through a thorough
review at the final engineering phase.
He added that at that phase they look more in depth at the soils and
whether or not they can support what they are looking to do. Chairman Carey asked if the stormwater design
is going to be based on the soil criteria.
Mr. Walker responded that is all taken into consideration.
Upon inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. Walker advised the Applicant
will have to get approval through the St. Johns Water River Management District
for stormwater as well, so they need permits from St. Johns and approval from
the County.
Upon further inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. Walker advised the
Applicant has not proposed any fencing at this point. They have proposed a 10-foot buffer on the
west side going around the entire perimeter of the property and a 15-foot
buffer on the east side where they have the commercial. There will also be a buffer going along the
rest of the property, going south along the east side as well. He added those will be vegetated
buffers. He explained that the way they
arrive at those buffers is through using the methodology in the Land
Development Code and looking at the intensities of the project itself and what
is around it. He stated that at this
point there is no fence or wall that is required or proposed.
Chairman Carey stated it did not sound like the people were
worried about the water coming off this site onto their properties, but more
that their water flows over to this site and how that will be addressed. She noted the law requires property owners to
keep their water on their own site but in natural occurring situations, they
need to be aware that it is occurring.
She commented that by not having a fence, if they have a swale system
out there, that could help solve some of this issue. She stated it needs to be in the back of
everybody's minds that there is some historical data on the drainage. Mr. Walker advised the final engineering
project will come to him and he will make sure that this is conveyed to their
stormwater engineer as well.
With regard to public participation, no one else in the audience
spoke in support or in opposition and public input was closed.
Speaker Request Forms were received and filed.
Written Comment Form for Virginia Thomas was received and filed.
Chairman Carey questioned whether the Applicant would like to
address any of the concerns expressed about the fencing, stormwater, or
geotechnical conditions. Mr. Evans
advised he has taken some good notes, and they have heard these issues before
and have looked into a lot of this. He
explained they look into the stormwater drainage more intensely during the
preliminary subdivision plan phase and that is ahead of the construction plan
phase. He reiterated Chairman Carey’s
comment that they have to go to the St. Johns River Water Management District
in order to gain a permit for stormwater drainage as well. Mr. Evans stated they look at on-site
drainage that comes onto the property as well as their own drainage so that
each one is taken care of separately but also together so the whole system
works. He added they have no intention
of doing anything that would inhibit drainage in its natural pattern that is
occurring now.
Mr. Evans stated they have a 15-foot buffer proposed on the east
side of the project, which is a pretty generous amount, and that is part of the
Land Development Code. Mr. Evans stated
they did talk about fencing on the east side and what they will probably do is
incorporate into some of the HOA documents that a certain type of fence would
be required if they elect to put one up so it is consistent and uniform
throughout that whole side of the property.
He advised they certainly do not have any problem proposing some ideas
during the construction plan process and when they are actually developing
those restrictions.
Mr. Evans confirmed for Commissioner Constantine that they are
not proposing to put a fence up.
Commissioner Constantine stated so that as each individual builds in the
HOA, there would be a certain type of fence they could put up but it would not
be required. Mr. Evans stated that would
be in addition to the 15-foot buffer that is required on that side, so there
would be fencing and a landscaping buffer.
Regarding the concerns on buffering, fencing and compatibility,
Commissioner Horan advised it would appear that the Land Development Code does
not require a buffer larger than the ones already proposed by the developer in
this case. He stated one of his concerns
with buffers and fences being required in a Development Order is when dealing
with land use changes, they have not gone through engineering or final site
plans yet. He commented they might find
that a fence may be in the way of a swale within the vegetated area, and he
would like the developer to be concerned about that during the site plan
process and also the final engineering.
He opined that the concerns of the contiguous land owners can be
addressed in an appropriate and meaningful way through that process. He thinks the 10-foot and the 15-foot
vegetated buffers right now would be sufficient, and they will find out what
happens in terms of final engineering and the site plan.
Motion by Commissioner Horan,
seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt Ordinance #2015-R-21 enacting a
Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to
Planned Development (PD) for approximately 2.5 acres; adopt Ordinance
#2015-R-22 enacting a Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to PD (Planned
Development); and approve the associated Development Order and Master
Development Plan for 29.2 acres located on the south side of Ronald Reagan
Boulevard, approximately 600 feet east of County Home Road, as described in the
proof of publication, David Evans.
Commissioner Horan advised he had ex parte communications with
Tracy Driscoll by phone regarding a similar issue.
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
SANCHEZ REZONE
FROM R-3
TO R-1B,
Victor Sanchez
Agenda Item
#58 – PH-2015-180
Proof of publication calling for a public hearing to consider a
Rezone from R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R-1B (Single Family Dwelling) for
0.24 acres, located on the west side of South CR 419, approximately 200 feet
south of 8th Street, Victor Sanchez, received and filed.
Joy Giles,
Planning & Development, addressed the Board to present the request for a
Rezone from R-3 Multi-Family Dwelling to R-1B Single-Family Dwelling on 0.24
acres in order to construct a single-family residence on the subject site. The existing R-3 zoning classification
permits apartment buildings, townhomes, and condominiums; however, does not
allow for single-family residential. The
requested R-1B zoning district is less intense than the surrounding R-2 and R-3
zoning classifications and is consistent with the existing high-density
residential Future Land Use designation.
Ms. Giles
advised on August 5, 2015 the Planning & Zoning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval of the request and added staff is
recommending approval.
Victor
Sanchez, Applicant, addressed the Board to offer to answer any questions or
concerns the Board may have.
With
regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or in
opposition and public input was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari,
seconded by Commissioner Horan, to adopt Ordinance #2015-23 enacting a Rezone
from R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) to R-1B (Single Family Dwelling) for 0.24
acres, located on the west side of South CR 419, approximately 200 feet south
of 8th Street, as described in the proof of publication, Victor
Sanchez.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
CREEKSIDE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT MAJOR
AMENDMENT & REZONE,
Kemco Properties
Agenda Item #59 –
PH-2015-179
Proof of
publication calling for a public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance
enacting a Rezone from Planned Development to Planned Development for light
industrial uses on 19.82 acres, located on the west side of Sanford Avenue,
south of E. Lake Mary Boulevard, Kemco Properties, received and filed.
Joy Giles,
Planning & Development, advised the Applicant is requesting a Major
Amendment and Rezone from Planned Development to Planned Development on 19.82
acres. In 1987 the Board of County
Commissioners approved the Creekside PD on 155 acres consisting of
single-family, multi-family, commercial, and light industrial uses. The subject property, known as Tract E, was
designated in 1989 for light industrial uses and further amended in 1992 to be
utilized as a borrow pit during the construction of SR 417. The Applicant is requesting a Major Amendment
in order to construct a 20,000-square-foot warehouse allowing for those uses
listed under the M1A (Very Light Industrial) zoning classification. Staff finds the request to be consistent and
compatible with the trend of development in the area. Industrial and commercial uses have been
established along Sanford Avenue since the early 1990s.
Ms. Giles
noted on August 5, 2015 the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously
to recommend approval of the request and added staff is also recommending
approval.
John
Frith, Frith & Associates, addressed the Board to introduce himself as the
engineer on the project and Ty Kracht, the property owner, and offered to
answer any questions the Board may have.
Upon
inquiry by Chairman Carey as to whether this property is in any way being used
as stormwater for SR 417, Mr. Frith confirmed it is not and it is totally
separate. Regarding the 25-foot asphalt
retaining wall around the exterior of the building proposed in the site plan,
Chairman Carey questioned that if this is going to be light warehouse, whether
there will be adequate space for semis to be able to maneuver. Mr. Frith confirmed there will be.
With
regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or in
opposition and public input was closed.
Speaker
Request Form for John Frith was received and filed.
Copy of
Site Plan was received and filed.
Motion by Commissioner Horan, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt Ordinance #2015-24 enacting a Rezone from
Planned Development to Planned Development; and approve the associated Master
Development Plan and revised Development Order for 19.82 acres, located on the
west side of Sanford Avenue, south of E. Lake Mary Boulevard, as described in
the proof of publication, Kemco Properties.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
LEGACY POINTE LARGE SCALE
FUTURE LAND
USE AMENDMENT AND REZONE,
George Kramer
Agenda Item #60 –
PH-2015-172
Proof of
publication calling for a public hearing to consider transmittal of a Large
Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Low Density Residential and Higher
Intensity Planned Development – Transitional to Planned Development; and the
associated Rezone from Single Family Dwelling District (R-1A) and Agriculture
(A-1) to Planned Development (PD), to the State Land Planning Agency for 59.28
acres located on the southwest corner of Nak Nak Run and Old Lockwood Road,
George Kramer, received and filed.
Jeff
Hopper, Planning & Development Division, addressed the Board to present the
request as outlined in the Agenda Memorandum.
He advised the Applicant is proposing a continuing care retirement
facility for seniors along with support services such as medical offices and
health services, skilled nursing and memory care. The project will consist of 298 multi-family
units in the central area and 40 detached single-family villas along the south
end of the site. A future development
phase at the north end of the site would provide an option for 54 non-age
restricted units developed under R-1A standards as a single-family subdivision;
however, in that area some or all of the units could be converted to senior
restricted units at the rate of up to four senior units for each non-restricted
unit with a maximum of 216 units. He
then reviewed the traffic analysis of the site.
Mr. Hopper
advised staff has received two letters of opposition to the application which
are included in the Agenda Memorandum.
Staff recommends transmittal of this item to the State for review,
subject to the list of conditions presented in the draft Development
Order.
Chairman
Carey confirmed with Mr. Hopper that under the zoning allowable today, the
estimated trips would be 14,000 per day and what they are proposing would be
2,100 per day and 70 PM peak hour trips.
Aaron
Gorovitz, Lowndes Drosdick P.A. on behalf of the Applicant, addressed the Board
to display a PowerPoint presentation entitled Legacy Pointe (copy received
& filed). Mr. Gorovitz reviewed
Project Team and noted that UCF spent over a year doing a national search for
the best CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) company in America and
chose Greystone out of Dallas, who has really guided their planning. This is a project they have been working on
for years just to make sure they get it right and the input from Greystone was
important.
Mr.
Gorovitz displayed Projected 75+ Population – Florida and stated one of the
things that Greystone talked to them about is the population of seniors in this
area is increasing dramatically and that is true throughout the state. He indicated on the graph in the next five
years, the State of Florida will have a 35% increase in growth in the
population of people 75 and over, and an additional 34% increase the following
five years.
Mr.
Gorovitz displayed Projected 75+ Population – Seminole County and stated
Seminole County will have an even greater increase in the population of seniors
with 44% in the next five years and 39% in the following five years, which
tells them that as a matter of public policy, they will need to come up with a
solution to address the needs of the aging population. At the request of Commissioner Dallari, Mr.
Gorovitz confirmed the data contained in these two graphs was received in part
by the State of Florida and in part by economic development agencies.
Mr.
Gorovitz continued by displaying Legacy Pointe which listed the five primary
guiding principles. He reviewed Site
Plan and detailed the uses of the individual properties. He stated the design is carefully thought out
so that people will have views of greenery, views of nature, views of water,
and lots of opportunities to take walks within the neighborhood. He noted there is a lot of connectivity and a
tremendous amount of services such as 24-hour nursing, 24-hour assistance to
the nurses, and medical care. He stated
in this facility, the residents have one community and it is kind of a home for
the end of their lives where they can age in place, meet friends and stay
friendly with the same people as they move to different parts of the facility.
Mr.
Gorovitz discussed Tract 17 on the Site Plan and stated they are calling it the
future development tract. He stated it
has not changed at all and their application leaves it the way it is but it
adds the ability for them to convert what is Low Density Residential today to
an extension of the senior housing (CCRC) if it makes sense to do that in the
future.
Mr.
Gorovitz reviewed Compatible Design and advised their one concern from having a
building this tall was where they will put it and how to make sure that it will
be compatible with the neighborhood and that the design is compatible. He explained they have located it in a way
that no one can see it and it is hundreds of feet from the closest property
lines. He displayed Compatible Planning
and noted they were concerned with the adjacent community Ellingsworth. He stated they did a fair number of
line-of-sight drawings to make sure that it would be comfortable, and added he
thinks everybody at the community meeting felt good about that.
Mr.
Gorovitz displayed 15.61 acres of Open Space and Perimeter Buffers. He stated they meet the County’s requirement
of 15.61 acres of open space and in fact have a fair amount more.
Mr.
Gorovitz reviewed Potential Development.
Per the current approvals, they could have built 497 residential units
and 319,000 square feet of commercial and what they are proposing is 392 units
and zero square feet of commercial. He
noted that this PD includes support services that are about 221,000 square feet
which are internal to the CCRC and include libraries, card rooms, kitchens,
pool rooms, et cetera. Mr. Gorovitz
noted the 392 figure for residential units includes the 54 single-family homes
in the future development tract; 338 age-restricted units and those are
comprised of the 40 detached villas referenced on the Site Plan. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Mr.
Gorovitz stated the age restriction will be 62 and over.
Mr.
Gorovitz reviewed Public Facility Demands (Currently Permitted vs. Proposed)
and stated this is the critical part of this from an impacts perspective. He stated traffic will be reduced by 88%,
school impacts will be reduced about 75% and added it will be zero if the
future development tract is part of the CCRC.
He noted water and sewer and solid waste are materially reduced from an
impacts perspective between what is currently permitted and what they are
proposing. He commented this is a fairly
unusual circumstance in which they are coming in for a dramatic decrease in
public facility usage.
Mr.
Gorovitz concluded by reviewing Minimal Impacts. He remarked this is a high-end project and a
very low-impact project. He stated the
project is completely compatible and puts few cars and few students into the
community but provides a facility that is desperately needed.
Chairman
Carey commented that as somebody who has two family members in this type of
facility, she is very pleased when she sees age-restricted communities that go
from the independent living to assisted living to memory care. She discussed the benefits of these types of
facilities. She reiterated it is good to
see that there will be a few more facilities like this because there are not
many in the county.
With
regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or in
opposition and public input was closed.
Both
Chairman Carey and Commissioner Dallari submitted their ex parte communications
with Mr. Gorovitz into the record.
Commissioner
Constantine advised he had a meeting with the University of Central Florida’s
university relations group regarding the project.
Commissioner
Horan stated he also had a meeting with Mr. Gorovitz.
Commissioner
Dallari opined this is a good project and commended Mr. Gorovitz and his team
for reducing the school impacts, making it age restricted, reducing the
density, et cetera. He stated the only
issue he has is the traffic issue, but it is outside of their purview because it
is outside of Seminole County. He advised
he will be making two motions and thinks the second is just as important as the
first one because it needs to be said that Seminole County needs to be working
with their neighbors to the south.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari,
seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve transmittal of the proposed
Large Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Low Density Residential and
Higher Intensity Planned Development – Transitional to Planned Development, and
the associated Rezone from Single Family Dwelling District (R-1A) and
Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Development (PD), to the State Land Planning
Agency for 59.28 acres located on the southwest corner of Nak Nak Run and Old
Lockwood Road, as described in the proof of publication, George Kramer.
Under discussion,
Commissioner Constantine pointed out his concern with the additional acres left
for single family. He stated through
discussion, he believes the hope of the University of Central Florida
Foundation is that this is successful and will then turn into additional units
that are age restricted. He expressed
his concern with leaving the 54 units at four units per acre increasing school
and transportation impacts. He stated as
they bring this back from the State Land Planning Agency, he would like to have
more discussion about that as they go forward.
Mr.
Gorovitz clarified for Chairman Carey and Commissioner Dallari that the numbers
shown in the Minimal Impacts slide are “county met” as if it were full single
family.
Commissioner
Horan agreed that this is a compatible project.
He reiterated that the land uses that are required under the
Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map are much more intense than are
being proposed. He stated this is a
needed facility and commented that he is impressed by the fact that it appears
to be very high quality. He added this
has been replicated at a number of university communities throughout the
country. He commented that the people he
has known who have lived in these kinds of communities, in particular at the
University of Florida, rave about what a great asset they are to the community
themselves, not just to the people who live there, in terms of providing
resources for seniors to live and resources for the university community.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
Commissioner
Dallari advised the second motion he would like to make asks this Board to send
a letter to MetroPlan Orlando. He thinks
there are some regional transportation issues that cannot be addressed yet
because some of it is outside of Seminole County and it is definitely outside
of the envelope of the subject property in northeast Orange County and
southeast Seminole County. He stated he
would like to ask the Board, under the signature of the Chairman, to send a
letter to MetroPlan requesting they look at this and work with not just
Seminole County but Orange County and the neighbors to figure out what can be
done to increase the traffic flow in this area north/south so that people can
get to major arteries to relieve some traffic congestions, not just south of
Seminole County but around this area. He
stated there are some issues relating to this part of the county that need to
be addressed regionally, not locally.
Upon
inquiry by Chairman Carey, Commissioner Dallari advised he is purposely not
mentioning a road because he thinks it is important that the experts actually
look at the area to figure out what needs to be done.
Chairman
Carey requested staff indicate the area on a section map and attach it to the
letter to clarify what they are asking MetroPlan to study because this would be
a transportation study. Commissioner
Dallari stated he thinks it is important that the two counties come together as
well as the residents of that area.
Chairman Carey requested staff produce the map right away so they can
draft the letter to Mr. Barley at MetroPlan.
She added that Orange County should be copied on the letter.
Commissioner
Dallari stated the reason he feels it is important to send the letter to MetroPlan
is because they are one of the planning agencies for transportation.
Motion by Commissioner Dallari,
seconded by Commissioner Horan, to approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute a letter to MetroPlan Orlando, requesting they conduct a transportation
study of the area indicated on a location map provided by County staff and work
with Seminole and Orange Counties to see what can be done to increase traffic
flow in the area; and copy the letter to Orange County.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
ZDA AT MARKHAM ROAD SMALL
SCALE LAND
USE AMENDMENT AND
REZONE/Allan Goldberg
Agenda Item #61 –
PH-2015-171
Proof of
publication calling for a public hearing to consider a Small Scale Land Use
Amendment from Suburban Estates to Planned Development; and the associated
Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to PD (Planned Development) for a 17-lot,
single-family residential subdivision on 9.11 acres, located on the north side
of Markham Road, approximately ½ mile west of Orange Boulevard, Allan Goldberg,
received and filed.
Joy Giles,
Planning & Development, addressed the Board to present a request for a
Small Scale Land Use Amendment from Suburban Estates to Planned Development,
and a Rezone from A-1 Agriculture to PD Planned Development, on 9.11 acres in
order to develop a single-family residential subdivision, with a maximum of 2.5
dwelling units per net buildable acre for a total of 17 lots. She then cited the staff findings listed in
the Agenda Memorandum.
Ms. Giles
stated the Applicant has added an additional condition of approval in the
Development Order that all residents will be required to use bear-resistant
trash receptacles. She advised a
left-turn lane on Markham Road will be required and the design will be determined
at final engineering. She noted a
sidewalk along Markham Road will not be required.
Ms. Giles
noted on August 5, 2015 the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously
to recommend approval of the request and added staff is also recommending
approval.
Ms. Giles
confirmed for Chairman Carey that sidewalks will not be required along Markham
Road.
Charlie
Madden, Madden Moorhead & Glunt, Inc. on behalf of the Applicant, addressed
the Board to state they agree with staff and offered to answer any questions
the Board may have.
Chairman
Carey commented in her meeting with Chad Moorhead and Mr. Goldberg she inquired
about the bear-proof garbage cans, which is in the Development Order. In addition, she requested they look at the
Ordinance that Florida Fish & Wildlife (FWC) has recently adopted for
communities that are in the areas of known bear territory to make that part of
the HOA documents and requirements. Mr.
Madden responded they do not have a problem with that.
Chairman
Carey advised she thinks that they should look at making some requirements for
all developments that are coming through on the west side of I-4 where there is
a high bear population. She stated
Heathrow recently adopted that and can now fine their neighbors roughly $700 for
violations that would attract bears into the neighborhood. She commented this is an issue and as a
governmental agency, they are aware of it and need to do everything they can to
try to curtail it and get the bears to want to go back into their natural habitat. She requested Ms. Guillet make sure that
staff stays on top of that in bringing that forward with any proposed
recommendation as far as language goes for Development Orders on everything
west of I-4.
Commissioner
Constantine concurred with Chairman Carey’s comments. He stated he spoke with the development group
and County Manager before about this. He
noted the DRCs (Development Review Committees) are requesting people follow up
with this as they have with this one. He
advised he thinks that is something that the County should make a requirement
as they are putting developments in this area on the west side of I-4. Chairman Carey discussed the Board taking
action on landscape ordinances in order to protect the Wekiva River.
Steve
Thomas, 1060 Bloomsbury Run, addressed the Board to state their only objection
would have been if the plan had been altered from what Mr. Goldberg had
presented to them most recently. He
stated as a group of residents, neighbors of theirs in Heathrow had a number of
concerns but one of the biggest concerns was the possibility of Markham Road
being pushed further south up against the back wall of Heathrow and doing away
with the trees and the right-of-way they have on that side. He advised Mr. Goldberg has since proposed a
new engineering plan with a turn-lane and told them that it has been
preliminarily approved. He is not sure
what that means if there is still final engineering to be done.
Chairman
Carey confirmed that final engineering has still yet to be done. She explained that typically they do not
shift a whole road to accommodate a development. Mr. Thomas stated the original plan was that
the developers wanted to move the road further in their direction and they were
opposed to that.
Joseph
Linartas, 1454 Sky Eagle Cove, addressed the Board and stated his property is
across from the subject property. He
developed his property as five lots with each lot being over an acre. He checked out this proposal and one proposal
was a one-acre concept and the other was a cluster, which would be 17 lots
versus 8 lots. He remarked they have
phenomenal traffic on that road. He has
been there over 10 years and all the other developments that came around made
that road so dense that it is unreal. He
believes it would be conducive that the project as proposed has one-acre lots
and it would reduce many things like traffic, schools, et cetera. He added they would like to see what they
have across the street which is one-acre lots.
Mr.
Linartas stated all they ask is for an easement for them to reach the trail,
which is proposed. He commented they
enjoy the trail very much with their families, children and grandchildren. He added that the way it is proposed, the
driveway would not be directly across from their driveway, which would be very
important.
Upon
inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. Linartas advised he gets to the trail now by
going right across the property. They
cut through the woods on someone else’s property to get there because otherwise
it would be over half a mile in either direction to reach it.
Anthony
Pinto, 1450 Sky Eagle Cove, addressed the Board to state he has been there
since 1984. He said he enjoys the
beautiful area, but Markham Road is becoming very dangerous. He relayed a story about a fatal accident
that occurred on Markham Road. He stated
he has requested a sidewalk on the south side of Markham Road and talked to a
couple of the Commissioners and they said it is in the works. He reiterated Mr. Linartas’s request for a
way to reach the Wekiva Trail, instead of a sidewalk. He stated he is 73 years old and enjoys his
bicycle, but he cannot do it because it is too dangerous. He stated the gentlemen are proposing about
eight houses or eight lots, and they will go for that as long they've got their
trail.
Chairman
Carey noted there is no provision that the Board would be able to impose that
would make a private property owner grant an easement to somebody to the trail
when there are many access points to the trail.
At the
request of Chairman Carey, Mr. Blackadar advised there are no plans that he is
aware of for a sidewalk on Markham Road.
He stated there was a request that came in and they looked at this as in
a corridor that has the trail running east and west. He displayed the aerial map and indicated the
location of the Wekiva Trail and public access points. He indicated the location of the houses that
access Markham Road directly.
Mr.
Blackadar stated all the Heathrow houses there have no access to Markham Road
directly. The neighborhoods there are
gated and have access to the trail and would not need a sidewalk. He advised staff looked at this and with all
the requests they get countywide, this was not put as a high priority because
the existing location of the trail and the very limited amount of residents
that would use the sidewalk.
Upon
inquiry by Chairman Carey, Mr. Blackadar advised they have just turned the
signal on at Orange Boulevard and Markham Road and it is fully
operational. He indicated the location
of the trail crossing and added this is one of the locations they are going to
put one of the new RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons) for pedestrian
crossing.
Chairman
Carey summarized that the issue at the intersection of Markham Road and Orange
Boulevard has been resolved now by the installation of that traffic signal
which is a big help. She commented that
in the mornings most of the activity right there is coming down Markham Road
and making a right turn and then the left to get to I-4 or International Parkway.
With
regard to public participation, no one else in the audience spoke in support or
in opposition and public input was closed.
Speaker
Request Form for Steve Thomas was received and filed.
Chairman
Carey suggested to Mr. Madden that as a friendly neighbor, they could work with
the people across the street to give them some type of a code that could be
monitored to access the trail. She
stated she thinks they are planning to have access for the residents to be able
to go out onto the trail in the back so there will be some kind of pedestrian
gate there. Mr. Madden responded they
can talk to them about that. Chairman
Carey stated it would not be a requirement of the Development Order; she is
just requesting them to consider that as a good neighbor.
Commissioner
Constantine agreed with Chairman Carey’s suggestion to find some accommodation
for trail access as a good neighbor. He
noted that this is a heavily wooded piece of property and asked Mr. Madden what
kind of accommodations he is proposing to protect as many trees as they
can. Mr. Madden responded they are
required to save 50% or pay into a tree fund.
He stated those kinds of details will be worked out at final engineering
but it is part of the Development Order and they will be obligated to that.
Chairman
Carey remarked there is also an additional 40-foot setback because it is
classified as a canopy road so they have 40 feet before they can do anything
due to the canopy ordinance. Mr. Madden
stated their plan is obviously to leave the 40 feet natural and added it is
full of trees. Chairman Carey noted if
they build it as they have done their preliminary layout, then there will be
another 20 feet where you would not see anything because the road would be there.
Motion by Chairman Carey, seconded by
Commissioner Horan, to adopt Ordinance #2015-25 enacting a Small Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment from Suburban Estates to Planned Development; and adopt
Ordinance #2015-26 enacting a Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to PD (Planned
Development); and approve the associated Development Order and Master
Development Plan for a 17-lot, single-family residential subdivision on 9.11
acres, located on the north side of Markham Road, approximately ½ mile west of
Orange Boulevard, as described in the proof of publication, Allan Goldberg.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
BEVIER ROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATE, Steven Coover
Agenda Item
#62 – PH-2015-143
Proof of
publication calling for a public hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution
vacating and abandoning a public right-of-way known as Bevier Road, as recorded
in Plat Book 1, Page 55 in the Public Records of Seminole County for the
property located on the southeast corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
and SR 46, Steven Coover, received and filed.
Denny Gibbs,
Planning & Development, addressed the Board to request a continuance to
October 27th.
Chairman
Carey noted the request relates to the City of Sanford and some prior
dedications that need to be unwound so staff is working with them to do that on
Bevier Road.
With
regard to public participation, no one in the audience spoke in support or in
opposition to the continuance and public input was closed.
Motion by Chairman Carey, seconded by
Commissioner Dallari, to continue to October 27th at 1:30 p.m., or
as soon thereafter as possible, the request to adopt a Resolution vacating and
abandoning a public right-of-way known as Bevier Road, as recorded in Plat Book
1, Page 55 in the Public Records of Seminole County for property located on the
southeast corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and SR 46, as described
in the proof of publication, Steven Coover.
Districts
1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
CHAIRMAN’S
REPORT
Motion by Chairman Carey, seconded
by Commissioner Dallari, to approve appropriate Resolution #2015-R-153, in
appreciation of Dr. Robert Moja for his service on the Seminole County Animal
Control Board.
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voted AYE.
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Chairman Carey reported the SunRail Customer Advisory Committee
needs a member appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. She listed the qualifications as follows:
they must live in Seminole County, either incorporated or unincorporated; they
must ride SunRail at least three days in a typical week; and they must be
available to attend committee meetings, which last approximately two hours,
held quarterly at the LYNX office in downtown Orlando. She added that this position is purely
voluntary. She asked that the Board
reach out to their constituents to notify those who would meet the
qualifications and ask them to apply, and hopefully the Board will be able to
appoint someone at the next meeting.
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At the request of Chairman Carey, Nicole Guillet, County
Manager, advised there will be a meeting on September 23rd initiated
by Orange County Commissioner Bryan Nelson to discuss the potential “springs”
legislation and the upcoming legislative session. She commented that Commissioner Nelson was at
one time Representative Nelson and this is an issue he is familiar with. He sent an invitation to County management as
well as all of the Commission offices inviting the Board to that meeting. He also invited representatives from other
local governments that may be affected by that legislation.
Ms. Guillet stated she will be in attendance as well as Meloney
Lung because this is a legislative issue.
They have also invited Kim Ornberg and Carol Hunter from Environmental
Services to represent the County at that meeting. She stated they have asked for responses from
the Commissioners’ offices to see who might be able to attend and only
Commissioner Constantine indicated he will try to attend. She advised they posted the meeting and a
follow-up email was sent out today with maps and backup information if any of
the Commissioners would like to attend.
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Chairman Carey stated the SunRail Phase 2 funding will be
announced in Osceola County.
Commissioner Henley is the Board’s representative and Commissioner Dallari
is the alternate and they are not available to attend. Both she and Commissioner Horan are
unavailable on that particular date and she is not sure about Commissioner
Constantine’s schedule. She requested
Ms. Guillet make sure staff is in attendance at that meeting. Chairman Carey confirmed for Commissioner
Constantine the signing of the funding agreement will be Monday the 28th
from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Kissimmee.
Commissioner Dallari advised they spoke about it at the
MetroPlan meeting and he informed them it may be difficult to get a
commissioner there because the date has moved around a couple times. Chairman Carey stated she just got handed the
latest update. She thinks that as one of
the partners of SunRail, it is important to have representation there and noted
it could be the County Manager and her team.
She remarked that if Commissioner Constantine can attend, great, and if
not, they will make sure staff is there.
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Chairman Carey requested that as Ms. Guillet moves forward in
the discussion with FWC (Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission) and
others to get ready for their workshop regarding the bear-proof garbage cans,
one of the things she would like staff to consider is the commercial aspects of
this. Seminole County has a number of
multi-family housing and commercial operations in that area and this is not
just about residents that have one garbage can; this is about all garbage so
there needs to be some component that would require dumpsters and compacters to
be secured with a lock bar or some kind of mechanism that would also make them
bear-resistant as part of that conversation.
She wants to ensure they do not leave that piece out.
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS
The following Communications and/or Reports
were received and filed:
1.
Letter dated July 27, 2015 from Marva Johnson,
Bright House Networks, to Commissioner Brenda Carey RE: upcoming changes to
their cable programming lineup. (C:
Nicole Guillet, County Manager; Paul Louis, SGTV Program Manager; Michel Champagne,
Bright House Networks)
2.
Copy of letter dated August 25, 2015 from Chairman
Brenda Carey to Florida Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart RE:
supporting the Seminole County School Board and Superintendent Walt Griffin’s
efforts to replace the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) with standardized
national tests such as the Iowa Assessment, PSAT and/or SAT. (C:
Governor Rick Scott; Pam Bondi, Attorney General; Senator David Simmons;
Representative Bob Cortes; Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer; Adam Putnam,
Commissioner of Agriculture; Representative Jason Brodeur; Representative Scott
Plakon)
3.
Copy of letter dated August 25, 2015 from James
Christian, U.S. Department of Transportation, to Chairman Brenda Carey RE: the
I-4 safety rest areas in Seminole County and recommending relocation of these
facilities to another more appropriate location. (C: Noranne Downs, FDOT D5 Secretary)
4.
Copy of letter and attachments dated September 1,
2015 from Chairman Brenda Carey to Petrina Herring, Department of Law
Enforcement, RE: Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program
funds.
5.
Memorandum and attachment dated September 2, 2015
from Ray Valdes, Tax Collector, to Chairman Brenda Carey and Commissioners RE:
Authorization for the Collection of the 2015 Tax Rolls Prior to the Completion
of the Value Adjustment Board Hearings, Section 197.323, F.S. (C:
David Johnson, Property Appraiser; Edward Bass, Resource Management
Director; Lynda Hedrick, Property Tax Manager)
6.
Letter dated September 9, 2015 from David Johnson,
Property Appraiser, to Chairman Brenda Carey RE: Seminole County Board of
County Commissioners’ proportionate share of the Seminole County Property
Appraiser’s 2015-2016 budget. (C: Edward Bass, Resource Management Director; Timothy
Jecks, Budget Division Manager; Deb Palmer, Financial Manager)
7.
Letter dated September 9, 2015 from David Johnson,
Property Appraiser, to Chairman Brenda Carey RE: the Seminole County/Municipal
Fire District’s proportionate share of the Seminole County Property Appraiser’s
2015-2016 budget. (C: Edward Bass, Resource Management Director;
Timothy Jecks, Budget Division Manager; Deb Palmer, Financial Manager)
8.
Letter dated September 9, 2015 from David Johnson,
Property Appraiser, to Chairman Brenda Carey RE: the Seminole County
Unincorporated Road District’s proportionate share of the Seminole County
Property Appraiser’s 2015-2016 budget.
(C: Edward Bass, Resource
Management Director; Timothy Jecks, Budget Division Manager; Deb Palmer,
Financial Manager)
9.
Letter with attachment dated September 14, 2015 from
Cathy Galavis, Florida Department of Revenue, to Ray Valdes, Seminole County
Tax Collector RE: the Tax Collector’s tentative budget. (C:
Board of County Commissioners)
DISTRICT
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Commissioner Dallari reported that AquaFiber will be leaving
Seminole County. He advised he spoke to
Dick Nunis a couple of times and would like to see if the Board wants to have
any dialogue with them before they dismantle their facility on the south shore
of Lake Jesup. He stated if they want to
do that, they should schedule either some dialogue or a work session with them.
At the request of Chairman Carey, Ms. Guillet advised staff has
had dialogue with AquaFiber. She stated
she cannot remember the exact number on the price but they were looking to
partner with Seminole County for roughly a couple million dollars. Commissioner Dallari noted he does not know
the details; he just knows they are leaving.
Ms. Guillet advised she did not speak with AquaFiber directly
but stormwater staff and water management staff have been talking with
them. She explained that they are
several months away from knowing what ultimately the loading requirements are
going to be, what the credit requirements are going to be, so staff is not in a
position to make a recommendation that the County invest a significant amount
of money not knowing what their requirements will be.
Ms. Guillet stated staff tried to find a way to work with
AquaFiber because they know it is an interesting and valuable technology but
could not get everything to line up timing-wise to be able to make a
recommendation that that was a path the County needed to go down. She noted staff has been talking with AquaFiber
also about smaller mobile units they have and some potential applications the
County has for that.
Commissioner Dallari asked Ms. Guillet whether staff will be
talking to AquaFiber about smaller facilities.
Ms. Guillet responded that they have some mobile units. She advised that Kim Ornberg, Watershed
Management, has been working with them on both the overall big picture issue as
well as some of the smaller applications.
Commissioner Dallari asked if staff has talked to them about
Soldiers Creek, even though they are going to another process. Ms. Guillet replied staff has not talked to
them about Soldiers Creek because the Board has made a decision to move forward
with a different project with respect to that, and they have already pulled the
trigger on that project. She advised if
the Board is interested in having a briefing on that, she can make sure that
Ms. Ornberg sets up a meeting.
Chairman Carey commented if they can use a combination of the
alum and a mobile unit and it reduces the amount of alum they have to deal
with, she thinks that is great. She
advised it is her understanding that it will be several months before they
understand if they are even going to need more credits for TMDL. She requested staff reach out to AquaFiber
again and just talk about it because if they want to wait a couple of months
until they have a decision when staff can make a recommendation to the Board as
to what they should do before AquaFiber has disassembled their operation out
there; it might be worth them waiting to do that. She commented that if the County has to
continue to generate TMDL credits in Lake Jesup, clearly this is a method that
they should be looking at. Discussion
ensued.
Ms. Guillet advised she will have Ms. Ornberg get with the Board
so they can talk a little more in the detail with her about that.
Chairman Carey requested Ms. Guillet make sure Ms. Ornberg gets
with AquaFiber to get a timeline of what they think that schedule looks like,
when they will know what the requirements are going to be and when they think
they will have a recommendation from Ms. Ornberg as to what they should
do. She added she would like staff to
look at the mobile units in places like Soldiers Creek as a supplement to the
alum solution. Ms. Guillet stated she
believes they have been looking at them, not at Soldiers Creek but on the east
side of the county. She restated she
will have Ms. Ornberg reach out to AquaFiber as well as to the Board.
Commissioner Dallari advised that in addition, he would also
like to revalidate what they believe the passive systems are actually doing;
whether they are doing what has been stated they are doing. He added he has seen some information that
the calculations people are assuming on passive were not actually being obtained
in other places. Ms. Guillet stated
staff will update the Board on the status of all of their projects.
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Commissioner Dallari mentioned that with the State's help, the
County is putting in fiber optic cable down SR 426 all the way to the Geneva
Fire Station. He would like to see about
connecting it to the Heritage Center and the museum in Geneva and what the
actual cost would be to do that.
Commissioner Dallari confirmed for Chairman Carey that it would go from
SR 426 and SR 46 down further. He stated
it is going right to the Geneva Elementary School and one of the two facilities
is right along the way and the other one is the next property over. Commissioner Dallari remarked that the
Heritage Center has continuing education for high school equivalencies and
there is no fiber out there.
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Commissioner Horan reported SWOP (Seminole Work Opportunity
Program) will have a fundraiser on October 29th at Maison &
Jardin and he will send the Commissioners some details on it.
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Commissioner Horan announced the “Faces of the Future”
fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida will be on October
7th. He will be sponsoring a
couple tables there and asked that if any of the Commissioners are interested
in attending, they contact him and he will be happy to have them sit at his
table.
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Commissioner Horan advised at the East Central Florida Regional
Planning Council (ECFRPC) meeting they had a great presentation that Chief
Leeanna Mims participated in on Homeland Security funding for the various
regions in the country and how they are divided up. He stated he was dismayed and surprised to
learn that this region did not receive any Homeland Security money for these
types of purposes because of where it was ranked. He advised now they are trying to enlarge
their region to include a couple other counties so they can get appropriate
funding.
Commissioner Horan remarked he finds it hard to believe that the
number one tourist destination in the United States is ranked number 32 in
terms of regions for Homeland Security funding.
He commented Chief Mims made an excellent presentation to supplement the
presentation that was provided by other people from Orange County and Homeland
Security. He noted this is an area where
he thinks they need to talk to their State and Federal Representatives and
Legislators concerning that particular issue.
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Commissioner Horan advised the Daughters of the American
Revolution (DAR) sponsored Constitution Week.
He noted it was a pleasure to go to Lake Brantley High School to address
several of the classes on the constitution there last week. He stated he followed County Attorney Bryant
Applegate and commented it was great to talk to those young people and hear
their questions and discuss issues with them.
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Commissioner Horan advised this area will host the Invictus
Patriot Games, which are international games of wounded warriors from all
nations. He stated this is the first and
probably the last time the United States will ever host this worldwide
event. It will be at ESPN Wide World of
Sports at Disney May 8 through May 12, 2016.
He commented it is a real feather in their cap for this region to get
this; huge financial interests are behind this in addition to international
TV. He added that the fact they have
international sports through soccer had a lot to do with their ability to
attract the Invictus Games.
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Commissioner Horan stated LYNX is the subject of some recent
legislation that has been filed for the upcoming session. He stated at the Mayors and Managers meeting
where he was pinch-hitting for Chairman Carey, a presentation was given by
Representative Jason Brodeur concerning this proposed legislation. He commented he does not know what kind of
traction it has but it proposes to not just allow LYNX to facilitate
public/private partnerships, but actually privatizes LYNX under a totally new
type of structure. He said he thinks
they need some analysis on that particular bill again.
Upon inquiry by Commissioner Dallari, Commissioner Horan stated
he does not know the details of the bill as he did not have the opportunity to
review the full bill, but it totally changes the board. He explained that it basically takes the
present board, changes the composition of it and makes it more controlled by Tallahassee. He added that Tallahassee would take over
control but no funding comes with all of this.
Chairman Carey commented that the State wants to privatize the
management but leave local government with the bill.
Commissioner Horan opined this will not work and it is very
typical of the type of legislation where Tallahassee wants to take over things
but they do not want to fund the local control.
He commented the Central Florida Expressway Authority has gone in the
opposite direction where they have gotten rid of the Tallahassee-controlled
appointees and now have local-elected appointees on that board.
Commissioner Horan stated he thinks this is of interest as far
as legislative priorities are concerned and added Osceola County has already
weighed in with a letter on it. He
stated he does not want to propose anything without Commissioner Henley being
present. He added this should definitely
be on their radar because the funding of LYNX right now is something that is
very important to this Board and the entire region. Being able to have the State do something in
an effective way to fund and incentivize LYNX and other local transportation
agencies to provide the kinds of public/private partnerships that are necessary
to provide the connections between SunRail and the bus stations, or between the
private employers and SunRail and public transportation, is really what they
need.
Chairman Carey mentioned that with paratransit, which is run by
a private operation, the change in Medicaid rules alone left a lot of people
with disabilities stranded that depended on that transportation. She stated they definitely need to have
somebody read the bill, get an analysis and then draft something to send
because looking back at the history of LYNX, it has had several different
makeovers since it has been in existence and it seems to be operating better
now than it had been. She remarked that
the fact that LYNX is a critical piece of SunRail is why it should be under one
control and added that if anything, they should look at combining LYNX and
SunRail together as one operating mechanism under local jurisdiction since both
are going to be funded some day at that level.
Chairman Carey requested a report on the bill that has been
filed as well as executive summary on what the bill says.
Commissioner Constantine noted the bill was sponsored by
Representative Cortes. He stated he
represented the County and Commissioner Henley at the last LYNX meeting and
this bill was part of the discussion. In
addition, there have been letters flying back and forth from different folks
concerning the proposed FlexBus initiative.
He stated one of the things they discussed at that meeting is having
Mayor Jacobs, who is the chairman at this time, sit down and talk to some of
the folks that have been sending the letters which might help in working out
whatever problems both sides might have.
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Commissioner Constantine announced he was very privileged to
speak at Constitution Week at Lake Brantley High School in addition to
Commissioner Horan and Commissioner Dallari.
He commended the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) on doing a
great job every year with Constitution Week.
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Commissioner Constantine stated that at the Leadership Seminole
meeting they discussed the new homeless initiative. Leadership Seminole is extremely excited
about the proposal and what they think they will be able to accomplish.
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Commissioner Constantine reported he represented Commissioner
Henley at the Seminole County Port Authority (SCOPA) meeting last week and they
discussed the budget issues in long term.
He commented that one of the things that he thinks the Board has been
concerned about is if SCOPA is going to spend the money on capital
improvements, the Board would like to see some initiatives and plans for that
and SCOPA is doing that. He noted they
had put out plans for some drainage improvements and parking improvements and
it was good to see that as well as talking about some of the leases that they
just assigned.
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Commissioner Constantine announced the Sanford Chamber of
Commerce is having their Industry Recognition Dinner on September 24th.
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Commissioner Constantine announced the Seminole County South
Rotary Club will have their Art, Craft and Wine Festival on September 26th
and 27th at Cranes Roost Park and it is always a wonderful
event.
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Commissioner Constantine advised on September 24th he
will be at the EDC (Economic Development Council) on the Defense Task Force and
they will be putting together the legislative priorities.
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Commissioner Constantine noted “The Senator Sculptures: Ancient
Wood Reborn” event will be September 29th and there will be an
auction of art items created from “The Senator.”
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Commissioner Constantine advised the Seminole County Farm Bureau
dinner will be October 6th.
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Commissioner Constantine stated he will host CALNO on October 7th.
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Regarding Commissioner Horan’s comments on the ECFRPC meeting,
Commissioner Constantine remarked that the presentation concerning Homeland
Security and this area is very similar to the transportation. He stated the Federal government does not
give them any credit for all of the tourists that are using the region’s
highways when they are talking about funding.
He explained the intent is to try to get a larger metropolitan area task
force combined, which will include Brevard and Volusia counties who are
currently not included. He advised with
the dissolution of the Withlacoochie Regional Planning Council, ECFRPC now
includes Sumter County. He added that
Sumter County, along with Lake County, has a large percentage of the Villages
and a lot of programs and projects that are going on there.
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Commissioner Constantine stated there will be a Wekiva River
Basin Commission meeting in October, which Chairman Carey is a representative
appointed by the Governor for Seminole County.
He added that he is the chair, and they will be talking about the
Legislature coming up and what they need to do, if anything.
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Chairman Carey reported that she attended the Orlando Sanford
International Airport meeting and domestic travel is up 39% in August and up
17% year to date. She stated while
international travel continues to be down, it is not as bad as it was. Year-to-date passengers through Sanford are
over 1.7 million and there are expected to be 2.5 million at the end of this
year. She encouraged people to use the
facility if they have not been out there before or had an opportunity to fly in
and out of there.
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As the Board representative on the Central Florida Commission on
Homelessness (CFCH), Chairman Carey advised they had a retreat on August 28th. Chairman Linda Lindman Gonzales called the
meeting together and it was facilitated by Dr. Ron Piccolo of Rollins College
who led the discussion. She stated they
were really trying to focus on where the Commission on Homelessness would be in
the next three to five years and to get some ideas on that.
Chairman Carey advised that one thing that comes out loud and
strong in every meeting the Commission on Homelessness has is that housing
first seems to be the best solution. She
stated there is a new report out and she will distribute that. It was released at the executive committee
meeting on September 10th and they were asked to wait to distribute
the report until it was publicly released, which was a little bit later in that
time.
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Chairman Carey announced the inaugural meeting of the Seminole
County Homeless Task Force was September 11th. She stated she has passed the membership
roster around to those at the dais and the meetings are scheduled once a month
for the next six months from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Chairman Carey advised Philip Mangano, an expert in the world of
homelessness, was there to speak to the task force. She stated if Mr. Mangano is going to be in
town and the Commissioners have an opportunity to talk to him, she would highly
encourage them to do so. Mr. Mangano
served under the Bush Administration on the national homelessness issue and has
traveled around the country helping various cities and counties deal with
homeless issues.
Chairman Carey advised HUD has changed their formula of how they
are funding homelessness projects because their funding went up 17% to try to address
the issue and the homeless numbers grew.
If agencies are not looking at housing first and rapid rehousing, they
are probably not going to be getting funding from HUD, so as applications come
forward, those who have that model, which is the model this region has been
going toward, will be the ones able to be considered favorably for
funding. Chairman Carey stated it was really interesting talking to Mr.
Mangano because it really changed her perspective on how to measure this and
how to measure the outcomes. She thinks
that one of the things that this Commission is looking at is how to measure
this.
Chairman Carey stated she thinks staff is working along with the
Coalition on Homelessness staff and the School Board and others to really
understand what the homeless situation looks like. The School Board considers any child that is
sleeping on the couch at grandma's house as being homeless. Chairman Carey stated while it is unfortunate
that they have to double up, there are a number of cultures where generations
live together and would be offended by being considered homeless because they
do it with a purpose.
Chairman Carey advised if they have people that are in their
cars and on the street, they can house them tomorrow and they need to do that,
and she thinks that they have. Chairman
Carey stated she thinks the first step for this committee is to really
understand homelessness. She stated if
they do nothing, it costs them about $37,000 for a chronically homeless person,
but if they house them and put case management wrapped around them, it is about
$12,000. She stated that looking at the
limited numbers they have, they can probably only accommodate so many of them
and their count says they have 400 chronically homeless in Seminole
County.
Chairman Carey stated that trying to get the numbers verified in
the field is difficult. She opined it is
probably easier to do it with family homelessness than with chronic
homelessness because they cannot just go out into a campsite and expect that
they are going to tell them everything they want to know. She stated they have to work with the
agencies that have built those relationships.
When they did their last count, they were short on volunteers for that
type of count. The volunteers went to
the sources where they feed, clothe and provide temporary shelter, but the
actual camps, which is where the chronic homeless typically are, is a whole
other game.
Chairman Carey stated she knows the County Manager is working
with staff to try to make sure they get a handle on this but they need that to
happen sooner versus later. She noted
she will keep the Commissioners posted as they continue to move forward on the
homeless front.
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Chairman Carey mentioned that the Commissioners were all invited
to the Central Florida Expressway Authority meeting on September 10th
and she thanked Commissioner Dallari for attending. She remarked it was a long day because
typically they have a half-day meeting and some kind of workshop because they
are still working through some of the policies, procedures and things that need
to happen as a new board. She encouraged
the Commissioners to come at any time they would like to witness the work at
the Expressway Authority. She stated she
believes the meetings are aired on Orange TV, but she is not sure if you can
get Orange TV in Seminole County.
Commissioner Horan stated Orange TV can be viewed through Bright House
Networks. He added sometimes they have
an archive of the community stations.
Chairman Carey remarked that because the Central Florida
Expressway Authority board is a regional board now, she thinks the meetings
should be aired throughout the region.
Commissioner Dallari suggested they have the County Manager reach out to
Orange TV to get a copy of the meeting.
Regarding Chairman Carey’s comments on homelessness,
Commissioner Constantine commented that the latest statistics on Millennials,
25- to 34-year-olds, indicates 15% are still living at home, which is the
highest number of that age group since the Great Depression.
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Chairman Carey mentioned that Biketoberfest, which is a Daytona
event, will be coming up in October, but tying into that, the Sanford Chamber
of Commerce will have Sanford Bikefest starting on Friday, October 9th. She stated motorcycles will start to be out
on the streets again and they will be in Seminole County in great forces and
asked everyone to please keep their eyes open so that these motorists can ride
safely.
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Commissioner Horan advised he met with John Hillenmeyer and Mr.
Mangano and stated Mr. Mangano and County Attorney Bryant Applegate have worked
very closely with each other. At the
request of Commissioner Horan, Mr. Applegate advised he and Mr. Mangano started
in the Bush Administration together. Mr.
Mangano was the head of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and Mr.
Applegate ran the National Initiative on Affordable Housing. He commented Mr. Mangano did a tremendous job
and changed the focus.
Chairman Carey noted Mr. Mangano is the President of American
Roundtable to Abolish Homelessness. He
is the former executive director to the United States Interagency Council to
end homelessness under the Bush Administration from 2002 to 2008 and a renowned
expert consultant change manager. She
added Mr. Mangano is a passionate advocate for ending homelessness in the
United States. She stated she thinks
that Mr. Hillenmeyer was going to talk to Mr. Mangano about potentially hiring
him as a consultant to make sure they have the right formula. Commissioner Horan opined Mr. Mangano is
motivated to accept Mr. Hillenmeyer's offer.
Chairman Carey stated she does not know that there has been an offer
yet.
COUNTY
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Applegate reported he had the pleasure of following Ben
Franklin on Constitution Day at Lake Brantley High School. He advised he has spoken for all five years
and this year was a particular joy because his presentation was a little
different than everybody else's. He
stated he discussed how the Constitution has withstood great trauma like
Watergate and presidential elections. He
commented it is a great thing to participate in.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
There being no further business to come before the Board, the
Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m., this same date.
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