VOTING RESULTS SEMINOLE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 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. Both viewing options have been recorded in windows media video format and you will need a video player that supports that format. Morning Afternoon In order to view the video by agenda items, you will need Windows Media Player version 7.1 or above. Click the link to download the video player: Windows Media Player
		Chairman Convened BCC Meeting at 9:30 A.M.
		Opening Ceremonies
					· Invocation
					· Pledge of Allegiance
		Awards and Presentations:
		1.			Resolution – Remembering and honoring Mrs. Linda McKnight Batman for her service and dedication to the Seminole County Historical Commission. Board unanimously adopted. (5 – 0)
		2.			Resolution - Remembering and honoring former County Commissioner, Jennifer Kelley, for her service and dedication to Seminole County and its citizens. Board unanimously adopted. ( 5 - 0 )
		3.			Resolution - Proclaiming the month of April as Water Conservation Month. Board unanimously adopted. ( 5 - 0 )
		4.			Resolution - Proclaiming the week of April 12 through April 18, 2009 as National Library Week. Board unanimously adopted. ( 5 - 0 )
		5.			Resolution - Proclaiming April 24, 2009 as Arbor Day in Seminole County, hereby urging all citizens to support efforts to care for our trees and woodlands. Board unanimously adopted. ( 5 - 0 )
		6.			Resolution - Proclaiming April 16, 2009 as Seminole County Volunteer Appreciation Day; commending all persons who volunteer their time and talents towards the betterment of the citizens of Seminole County. Board unanimously adopted. ( 5 - 0 )
		Consent Agenda
		· County Manager’s Consent Agenda (Items No. 8 - 39) Board unanimously approved Items No. 8 through 39, pulling Item No. 16 due to a scheduling conflict; and pulling Item No. 35 for a separate discussion and vote. (5 – 0)
		35.			Approve the request for a Special Event Permit for the Blues for School event to be held at 1485 South C.R. 419 on April 25, 2009 from 4 p.m. until 12 a.m.  (Shane Hedrick) (Austin Watkins) Board approved with conditions; applicant reaches out to the neighboring Girl Scouts Camp; hires off-duty officer for event; addresses traffic control issue on C.R. 419. (4 - 1) Commissioner Dallari voted Nay
	· Constitutional Officers Consent Agenda (Items No. 40 - 43)
						Clerk’s Office (Maryann Morse, Clerk of the Court) Item No. 40 – Board unanimously approved. (5 – 0)
	40.					Approval of Expenditure Approval Lists dated March 9, 16 and 23, 2009; and Payroll Approval List dated March 19, 2009; approval of BCC Minutes dated March 10, 2009; Clerk's "Received and Filed" - for information only; Clerk's Briefing. (Dave Godwin)
						Sheriff’s Office (Donald Eslinger, Sheriff)
	41.					COPS Hiring Recovery Program Grant - Board approval for the Sheriff’s Office to execute and submit grant application to the Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), for the COPS Hiring Recovery Program and authorize the Sheriff to sign future documents relating to the grant. (Penny Fleming) Motion failed for lack of a second.
	42.					Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Board approval for the Sheriff’s Office to execute and submit grant application to the US Department of Justice, Recovery Act –Local JAG formula grant program and authorize the Sheriff to sign future documents relating to the grant. (Penny Fleming) Board unanimously approved Item No. 42. (5 - 0)
	43.					Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Board approval for the Sheriff's Office to contribute $5,100.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide funding in support of the Seminole County Bullying Prevention Program. (Penny J. Fleming) Board unanimously approved Item No. 43. (5 - 0)
	Regular Agenda
	44.			Pedestrian Overpass over Red Bug Lake Road at SR 426 - Select a structure for a Pedestrian Overpass over Red Bug Lake Road at State Road 426 or authorize staff to obtain bids for this project on both structures (County Prototype and Proposed City Structure). (Jerry McCollum) Board unanimously approved putting the Red Bug Lake Elementary project and Red Bug Lake @ 426 project out for bid subject to getting federal funding; and authorized the County Manager or Chairman to communicate with City of Oviedo to make sure they understand and commit, in writing, to their responsibility for any costs associated with design and maintenance. (5 - 0)
				Board consensus was to move forward in the bidding process for the Lake Mary Blvd & International Pkwy underpass, to make project shovel-ready subject to getting federal dollars.
	45.			MGM Industrial Park PUD Final Master Plan and Developer's Commitment Agreement - For the MGM Industrial Park PUD, consisting of approximately 5.56 acres, located on the east side of Richmond Avenue approximately ½ mile south of the intersection of SR 46 and Richmond Avenue. (Jack Reynolds) (Ian Sikonia) Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)
	46.			Wilson's Landing - Proceed with the renovation or removal of the existing house at Wilson's Landing Park and approval of proposed amenities. (Bryan Nipe) Board approved Option 2 to remove the existing structure and build a pavilion in its place. (4 - 1) Commissioner Carey voted Nay
	47.			Code Enforcement Board Lien - Request for reduction of Code Enforcement Board Lien for Case # 08-95-CEB on the property located at 702 Fox Valley Drive, Longwood – Scott H. Weiner & Linda M. Holden-Weiner (previous owners) and Erin Rhodes, Trustee (current owner), and require these costs to be paid within 60 days or the lien will revert to its original amount ($51,750.00). (Tina Williamson) Board unanimously approved reducing the lien to $27,230.80 which includes administrative costs, to be paid within 90 days or lien will revert back to original amount of $51,750. (5 - 0)
	Legislative Update
	49.			Brief the Board of County Commissioners on legislative activities. (Sabrina O'Bryan) Consensus was to prepare a Resolution opposing the solid waste "tipping fee" tax; a Resolution supporting the continuation of mental health funds; a letter supporting the continuation of Health Department funds; a letter opposing any legislative efforts to expand gambling in the County, and bring back for approval in the afternoon session.
	Chairman Recessed BCC Meeting until 1:30 P.M.
	Chairman Reconvened BCC Meeting at 1:30 P.M.
	· Public Hearing Agenda
	· Accept Proofs of Publication – Board unanimously approved. (5 – 0)
	· Chairman’s statement of Public Hearing Rules and Procedures
	Public Hearings:
	50.			Lake of the Woods MSBU - An Ordinance establishing the Lake of the Woods Aquatic Weed Control MSBU and the related cost sharing agreement between Seminole County and the Lake of the Woods Homeowners Association. (Carol Watral) Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)
	51.			Rezone - From A-1 (Agriculture) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), for approximately 1.60 acres, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Monroe Road and Church Street. (Garth Schweizer) (Austin Watkins) Board unanimously approved. (5 - 0)
	Chairman’s Report
				Chairman Dallari requested Board approval to endorse the concept of a "Regional" Expressway Authority. Board unanimously approved. ( 5 - 0 ) Board consensus was to brief the Mayors and Managers at their meeting regarding Seminole County endorsing the concept of a "Regional" Expressway Authority, to put the item on the next Expressway Authority meeting agenda, and send a letter to Orange County Expressway Authority letting them know of Seminole County's consensus on this issue.
				Chairman Dallari requested consensus from the Board to move forward with the letter opposing any legislative efforts to expand gambling in the County.  Consensus was to move forward with mailing the letter to the Legislative Delegation and the municipalities.
				Chairman Dallari requested consensus from the Board to send the drafted letter to the Mayor, City of Jacksonville, and the Chairman of St. Johns Board of County Commissioners regarding the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board - Seminole Yankee Lake Recommended Order meeting held in Palatka.  Consensus was to move forward with mailing the letter.
				District 4 - Commissioner Henley – report required no Board action.
				District 5 – Commissioner Carey requested Board approval to appoint Jon Batman to serve the remaining term of Linda Batman on the Historical Commission. Board unanimously approved. (5 – 0)
				District 1 – Commissioner Dallari – report required no Board action.
				District 2 – Commissioner McLean requested Board approval for travel to Tallahassee to testify at the Transportation and Economic Development Committee regarding SunRail. Board unanimously approved travel. (5 – 0)
				District 3 – Commissioner Van Der Weide – report required no Board action.
	County Manager’s Report
				Ms. Coto requested Board approval of the draft Resolution supporting the continuation of mental health funds. Board unanimously adopted Resolution with changes. ( 5 - 0 )
				Ms. Coto requested Board consensus of the draft letter supporting continuation of Health Department funds.  Consensus was to move forward with the letter with changes.
				Ms. Coto requested Board approval of the draft Resolution opposing the solid waste "tipping tax" fee. Board unanimously adopted. ( 5 - 0 )
				Ms. Coto requested Board consensus to apply for grants that are related to stimulus money, as long as the County can sustain whatever dollars being asked for into the future.  Consensus was given, as long as the Board has the opportunity to remove them.
				Ms. Coto requested Board direction as to how to respond to a letter that was received on April 2nd from City of Winter Springs regarding annexations - The Board directed Ms. Coto to stay consistent with the Longwood Agreement: offer the opportunity to enter into an Interlocal Agreement; an annexation can take place automatically when there is a change in ownership or if the owner voluntarily agrees to the annexation.
				Ms. Coto requested Board approval for a Special Event Permit - Relay for Life event being held from 6:00 p.m. on April 17th to 10:00 a.m. on April 18th, and also stated they asked for a $50 fee waiver. Board unanimously approved. ( 5 - 0 )
				Ms. Coto requested Board approval to move forward with a grant opportunity that was brought to her attention by our Federal Lobbyist, Jim Davenport. The Highway and Reauthorization Transit Bill grant, which could be a solution to the SR 46 project the Board has been trying to move forward for years. The grant requires a 20% match, which is roughly $1.6M.  Mr. McCollum stated that it makes sense to lay out the whole project, but apply strictly for the Planning, Development & Engineering, which would be $2.5M total, requiring a $.5M Match. Board unanimously approved. ( 5 - 0 )
County Attorney’s Report
			Mr. McMillan requested Board authorization as it relates to the COD tree settlement, for the full settlement of $125,000. Board unanimously approved the settlement. ( 5 - 0 )
Items for Future Agenda – Commission, Staff or Citizens – No Items
Adjourn BCC Meeting
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