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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 06 06 Minutes ~0UNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERN1lliNTc WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1979 The Council of Local Governments met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., in conference room 350, Seminole County Courthouse, Sanford, Florida ATTENDEES: Bo Simpson, Representative for the Tax Equalization Committee David Chacey, City Administrator for Longwood Richard W. Dunn, Altamonte Springs George S. Gaston, Altamonte Springs Fire Department Edwin O. Keith, City of Sanford, Florida Gary Kaiser, Director of Public Safety, Seminole County Jane Really, Press Mayor Norman Floyd, Sr., Altamonte Springs Deputy Mayor Rap Arnold, Winter Springs Mrs. Wilfred Arnold, Jr. Charles Chapman, Longwood Fire Department Mayor Walt Sorenson, Lary Mary Commissioner Barbara Christianson, Casselberry Commissioner Sandra Glenn, Seminole County Commissione~ Sandra Glenn, Chairman of CALNO, called the meeting to order. ~ Upon question by Mrs. Glenn, the Council voiced no amendments to be made to the minutes of the last meeting. Therefore, motion was made by Mayor Norman Floyd, seconded by Mr. Keith and passed unanimously that the min-- utes of the last meeting be approved. The treasurer's report included the following: April 30 balance of $420.27 Subtraction of a service charge leaving a balance at present of $419.92. Discussion ensued regarding the service charge of Com Banks. Direction was given that Mayor Walt Sorenson contact Mr. John Squires regarding waive of the service charge. The results of this are to be reported back to the Council at the next meeting. The Chairperson then asked for a report from Mr. Bo Simpson, representa- tive of the Tax Equalization group. Hr. Simpson's report included the followjlng: 1. Statement that the Tax Equalization Committee had recessed. 2. Request that the CALNO Council affirm the statement (please see attached) of the Tax Equalization Committee. 3. Statement that there was now a statewide committee researching this issue that was to report its findings to the Legislature in 1980. 4. Opinion of Mr. Simpson that there were two alternatives: A. Discussion with the County regarding this B. Further pursuance of this matter in a legal manner. Motion made by Mr. Keith, seconded by Mr. Arnold and passed unanimously that the CALNO Council affirm the motion of the Tax Equalization Committee and forward copies of same to the County and Municipalities. CALNO MINUTES JUNE 6, 1979 Page 2 Opinion was given then that a letter of thanks be written to all those serving on the Tax Equalization Committee, also recognition would be given to several people in the County which had done an outstanding job regarding this. REPORTS Altamonte Springs No report from this City was given. Discussion was made regarding Center Street. Upon question by Mrs. Glenn, Mayor Floyd stated that the City had adopted a resolution regarding the Resource and Solid Waste Study on June 5, 1979. Casselberry Commissioner Barbara Christianson submitted her resolution #378 to Mrs. Glenn. Discussion was made regarding Plumosa. ~ake Mary Commissioner Glenn asked that the records reflect that the City of Lake Mary had suffered a loss in the death of their Fire Chief, William Smathers and if the County could be of any help, please to contact Chief Gary Kaiser. Upon question by Mrs. Glenn, Mayor Sorenson stated his Council had moved in favor of the Resource and Waste Study, but had not adopted a resolution. Longwood Mr. Chacey as representative of the Solid Waste Resource Committee asked that $50.00 be allocated from CALNO funds for the purpose of completing the package to be distributed to EPA and DER. Mr. Floyd so moved and Mr. Sorrenson seconded said motion. After discussion, vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously. Seminole County At this time a presentation was made by Chief Gary Kaiser, Seminole County's Director of Public Safety, regarding the Automatic Response System. This presentation included the following: 1. Further explanation of the Automatic Response System as provision for an automatic response to all emergency calls by geographic area around the Fire Station. This is done by division of the County into twenty-six districts. Therefore, the closest fire unit is sent to the scene. Th~s eleminating passing Fire Stations on the way to the scene by units. 2. The "tie in" for this is the Communications System through which dispatch is done for all Fire and Rescue Calls for Altamonte Springs, Longwood and all Emergency Medical Services. 3. Longwood and Altamonte Springs are both participants in this system. CALNO Minutes June 6, 1979 Page 3' 4. Combination of use of fire equipment and maintenance of fire apparatus is made possible through this program. 5. A "Move Up" System is included in this. This was further explained as being incorporated when several units are com- mitted to one call, then other units split the area, there- fore no area is void of fire protection. 6. Another benefit of this program is conservation of fuel. After further discussion by Council members Mrs. Glenn stated she would send a memo to the Board of County Commissioners stating that interest in this program had been expressed by at least one City. Dicussion then began regarding recommendations for the Energy Committee. After discussion by Mr. Arnold regarding his time available for service on this committee, motion was made by Mr. Keith, seconded by Mr. Sor- renson and passed unanimously to appoint Mr. Arnold as CALNO's repre- sentative to the Energy Committee. After lengthy discussion regarding CETA, the Council requested that Mrs. Glenn ask personnel from Seminole County's Manpower Division to be available for questions and discussion regarding CETA at the July meeting. yVi~~er ~pring~ The Winter Springs Representative discussed the sewer system problem now being witnessed by its City. 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