SEMINOLE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners Agenda meeting is now archived to video and available for viewing. You can view the meeting two ways: you can view the morning, afternoon, and evening sessions by viewing the files listed below; or, you can view search agenda item listed below with a link.

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Chairman Convened BCC Meeting at 9:30 AM Click for video.
Opening Ceremonies

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Awards and Presentations

1.
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Resolution - Recognizing Gary A. Heath for thirty-one plus years of dedication and commitment to Seminole County and its citizens upon his retirement on March 13, 2009.
Board unanimously adopted. ( 5 - 0 )
2.
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Presentation - A New Seminole County Business Neighbor - Westin Hotel Corp. presented by Mark Selasky and Steve Ragsdale of Westin Lake Mary.
3.
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Presentation - School Infrastructure Funding presented by Dr. Bill Vogel, Superintendent, Seminole County Public Schools.
Consensus was to prepare a Resolution and present it to the Board for action during the afternoon session. ( 5 - 0 )
(Item carried over to Afternoon Session) Board unanimously adopted the Resolution supporting a request that the Florida Legislature adopt a change in FS 212.055 to allow School Boards to use their portion of the surtax for operating purposes if approved subsequent to July 1, 2009. (4 - 0) Commissioner Henley absent
4.
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Presentation - Florida Department of Health briefing on the Wekiva Study Area presented by Gerald Briggs, Chief, Bureau of Onsite Sewage Programs.
Consensus was to prepare a Resolution similar to what Orange County did and present it to the Board for action during the afternoon session. ( 5 - 0 )
(Item carried over to Afternoon Session) Board unanimously adopted the Resolution with recommended change. (4 - 0) Commissioner Henley absent

Recess as Board of County Commissioners and Convene as the Hwy. 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency.

5.
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Earth Day EveryDay - A funding proposal between the CRA and Earth Day EveryDay; and a resolution implementing a Budget Amendment Request through the Community Redevelopment Fund in the amount of $25,000.00. (John G. Metsopoulos)
Board unanimously approved $3,300 for the cost of print materials and to have SGTV televise the event at no charge to Keep Seminole Beautiful. (5 - 0)
6.
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LYNX Update Briefing - Staff is seeking CRA affirmation of upgrades to service levels and investments along US 17-92 by LYNX. (John Metsopoulos)
Informational briefing. No action taken.

Adjourn as the Hwy. 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency and Reconvene as the Board of County Commissioners.

 

Consent Agenda

Board unanimously approved Items No. 7 through 20; pulling Item No. 9, and pulling Item No. 16 for a separate vote. (5 - 0)
16.
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #09-38 through the Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $12,746,276.00 to establish the Operating Project budget for Capital Improvement Program Management Services related to the currently funded portion of the capital improvement program. (Lisa Spriggs)
Board unanimously approved Item No. 21. (5 - 0)
21.
Waddle Property - Approve negotiated settlement relating to Parcel Number 111 on the County Road 15 road improvement project in the amount of $22,000.00 for the appraiser’s fee. Judge Dickey. (Robert A. McMillan)
Board unanimously approved Item No. 16. (5 - 0)
Board unanimously adopted the Resolution that clears up interpretation language in existing and future contracts. (5 - 0)

 

 

Clerk's Office (Maryanne Morse, Clerk of the Court)
Item No. 22 - Board unanimously approved Item No. 22. (5 - 0)

 

22.

Approval of Expenditure Approval Lists dated February 23 and March 2, 2009;
approval of Payroll Approval List dated March 5, 2009; approval of BCC Minutes
dated February 24, 2009; and Clerk’s “Received and Filed” – for information
only. (Dave Godwin)

 

Sheriff's Office (Don Eslinger, Sheriff)
Items No. 23 - 25 - Board unanimously approved Items No. 23 - 25. (5 - 0)
23.

Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Approval by the Board of County
Commissioners to contribute $500.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to
provide funding in support of Meals on Wheels. (Penny Fleming)

 

24.

Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Approval by the Board of County
Commissioners to contribute $2,000.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to
The Central Florida Freedom School operated by Free to be Me, Inc.
(Penny Fleming)

25.

Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Approval by the Board of County
Commissioners to contribute $2,000.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to
provide funding in support of the Rising Achievers Program sponsored by the
Rotary Club of Seminole County South. (Penny Fleming)

 

 

Regular Agenda

26.
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Douglas Grand at Lake Mary Final Master Plan - For the Douglas Grand at Lake Mary PUD, consisting of approximately 26.8 acres, located on the east side of Oregon Street, approximately ½ mile north of the intersection of SR 46 and Oregon Street. (Douglas Hoeksema) (Ian Sikonia)
Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)
27.
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Design of Jetta Point Park - BCC direction relating to the final design of Jetta Point Park: A) Affirmation that Base Plan (Plan A) is to be utilized to finalize the design documents. B) Identification of alternates to be included in design document to be bid as additive alternates and; C) Approval to increase agreement with PBS&J relating to design costs and scope associated with bid alternates as identified by the BCC. (Frank Raymond)
(Item carried over to Afternoon Session) Board approved accepting Plan A as stated, along with all upgrades, minus artificial turf and associated mitigation to be brought back as an option for consideration. (3 - 2) Commissioner Van Der Weide, Commissioner Carey voted Nay
28.
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Presentation of Results of the Preliminary Stormwater Funding Study - Based on the results of the Preliminary Stormwater Utility Program Funding Study, staff is seeking Board direction regarding approval to move forward with Phase II of the Stormwater Utility Funding Program. (Kim Ornberg)
(Item carried over to Afternoon Session) Board approved moving forward with Phase IIA; finalizing the modeling without implementing the program. (3 - 1) Commissioner Carey voted Nay
Commissioner Henley absent

Briefing Agenda

29.
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Presentation by AHAC Regarding Priority Recommendations - Consider the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for adoption by March 31, 2009 as County policy to lower the cost and/or enhance the development of affordable housing for lower income households. (Buddy Balagia)
Board unanimously approved the recommendations. (5 - 0)
30.
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Informational Budget Amendment Status Report FY 2008/09 - For the five month period ending February 28, 2009. (Lin Polk)
(Item carried over to Afternoon Session) Informational briefing. No action required. (4 - 0)

Legislative Update

 

31.
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Revisions to Seminole County Code Chapter 40 - An ordinance amending Chapter 40 sections 40.2,40.20,40.22 and 40.24 Seminole County Code. (Tom Helle)
Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)

 

  • Chairman Recessed BCC Meeting until 1:30 P.M.
  • Click for video. Chairman Reconvened BCC Meeting at 1:30 P.M.
  • Public Hearing Agenda
  • Accept Proof of Publication - Board Unanimously Approved ( 5 - 0 )
  • Chairman's Statement of Public Hearing Rules and Procedures

Public Hearings:

32.
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Revisions to Seminole County Code Chapter 40 - An ordinance amending Chapter 40 sections 40.2 , 40. 20, 40.22 and 40.24 Seminole County Code.
(Tom Helle)
Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)
33.
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Hickman Circle Rezone - From M-1A (Very Light Industrial) to M-1 (Industrial) for approximately 7.55 acres, located approximately 1 mile north from the intersection of W SR 46 and Hickman Drive. (Renzulli Properties LLC / David Rodd, McKee Construction) (Joy Williams)
Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)
34.
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Maitland - Bear Lake Plaza Small Scale Land Use Amendment - From LDR (Low Density Residential) to COM (Commercial), a rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development), and the attached Memorandum of Understanding, for approximately 0.94 acres, located in Seminole County at the northwest corner of Bear Lake Road and Maitland Boulevard. (Bryan Potts) (Austin Watkins)
Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)
35.
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ETOR PUD Major Amendment - To the ETOR PUD and Addendum #4 to the ETOR PUD Developer’s Commitment Agreement, containing approximately 2.75 acres, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of S. Sun Drive and Greenwood Lakes Boulevard.(Robert Horian) (Austin Watkins)
Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)
36.
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S. Econ Circle PCD Rezone - From M-1A (Very Light Industrial) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development) on approximately 3.9 acres, located 400 feet south of the intersection of Econ River Place and S. Econ Circle. (Roger Owen) (Ian Sikonia)
Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)
37.
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Land Exchange - Seminole County/Emory Green and Gladys E. Green - An Agreement for the Exchange of Land and Property Rights, County Deed for the vacant 0.13 acre lot, Parcel # 33-19-31-300-1000-0000 in exchange for a vacant 0.10 acre lot, Parcel # 32-19-31-513-0000-2740, owned by Emory Green and Gladys E. Green. This agreement includes a deed for that portion of Parcel # 33-19-31-300-0990-0000 which is the encroached upon property owned by Emory and Eddie Green. (Meloney Lung)
Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)

 

Chairman Dallari requested Board approval to appoint Commissioner Mike McLean to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Board at the request of School Board Member Dede Schaffner.
Board unanimously approved. ( 4 - 0 )
Commissioner Henley absent
District 3 - Commissioner Van Der Weide requested Board approval to appoint Earl McMullen to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee for an unexpired term ending January 1, 2010.
Board unanimously approved the appointment of Earl McMullen. ( 4 - 0 )
Commissioner Henley absent

Commissioner Van Der Weide requested Board approval for a Resolution of Appreciation to Grant Maloy for his service on the Leisure Services Advisory Committee.

Board unanimously approved the Resolution of Appreciation to Grant Maloy. ( 4 - 0 )
Commissioner Henley absent
District 5 - Commissioner Carey requested that the Board adopt a Resolution honoring the late Mrs. Linda McKnight Batman for her service on the Historical Commission.
Board unanimously adopted the Resolution. ( 4 - 0 )
Commissioner Henley absent
County Manager, Cindy Coto requested approval as the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners for Item #5, a CRA item that was approved during the morning session, for a Budget Amendment Request to be done moving $3,300 from the US 17-92 Redevelopment Fund Reserves for Contingency to an account for aid To Private Organization.
Board unanimously approved. ( 4 - 0 )
Commissioner Henley absent
Ms. Coto requested the Board to authorize payment of $182.13 to Office Depot for air freshener refills being used for facilities located in three traylors .
Board unanimously approved. ( 4 - 0 )
Ms. Coto requested Board approval to waive the mandatory bid amount and authorize the County Manager to execute the miscellaneous agreement with R. W. Block Consulting, for auditing of PS-5190-05.
Board unanimously approved. ( 4 - 0 )
Commissioner Henley absent
Bob McMillan requested Board consensus to bring a Code Enforcement Lien Reduction item that was originally heard on January 27th, back to the Board for consideration.

Board unanimously approved. ( 4 - 0 )

Commissioner Henley absent

 

Board directed County Attorney to amend the Administrative Code to state that a person cannot bring back a request for a lien reducton more than once in a 12 month period.
Adjourn BCC Meeting
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