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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 04 01 Minutes ",~'""- MINUTES OF COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY APRIL 1, 1981 The regular meeting of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County was held on April 1, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of the Casselberry City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Owen Sheppard. Present were: Mayor Owen Sheppard - Casselberry Commissioner Dolores Vickers - Altamonte Springs Deputy Mayor John V. Torcaso - Winter Springs Deputy Mayor June Lormann - Longwood Commissioner Edwin o. Keith - Sanford Commissioner Sandra Glenn - Seminole County Mayor Walter Sorenson - Lake Mary Absent were: Oviedo Guest present: Leo Ware Moved by Torcaso, seconded by Glenn, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 4, 1981. Treasurer, Deputy Mayor Lormann, reported $4,200 in the IPA special account and $475.38 in the general account. In regard to the $4,200, Mayor Sheppard reported that he had written to the IPA and told them we weren't going with the grant but were going with the DCA instead. Therefore, this grant has to be returned, and we are waiting to hear from them in ~his regard. It was determined that members' dues of $25 are due and bills will be forthcoming. OPEN FORUM Mayor Sheppard reported that he had written to Charles Speights asking him to proceed with the personnel survey. He has not responded as of this time. This will be followed up on. Mayor Sheppard reported that three general contractors submitted bids for the senior citizen building. The low bid was in the amount of $238,673, the advisory council made their recommendation of approval to the City Council, and the City Council approved the awarding of the bid on March 30. Mayor Sheppard noted that when the building is open, we will have a board of directors which will represent the citizens of the entire county. Mrs. Glenn noted, in regard to the senior citizens, that RSVP held their annual luncheon yesterday, and the municipalities ought to take advantage of their services as far as information booths, etc. The county uses about 20 a week Calno Minutes Page 2 April 1, 1981 just to man their information booth at the entrance to the courthouse. This was discussed further, and more information can be obtained from Joan Madison of RSVP. REPORTS Altamonte Springs - Mrs. Vickers reported that they have gone "into the black ink" as of last night with their final payment transfer. Lake Mary - Plans are being made for moving to a new city hall location. Longwood - They are going with the county on police communications. Sanford - Mrs. Vickers interjected that Sanford, Altamonte Springs and Maitland are getting together for a joint training session for personnel procedures. Seminole County - The Sheriff's Department budget hearing will be held in July at its own public hearing apart from the overall county budget. They are looking at an increase of a little over a million dollars. The letter from Mayor Sheppard to the Commission regarding a Tax Equalization Action Committee was read at work session. It was felt that it was not the proper time to select a committee because they wouldn't have anything to work on until about August; they are just working on the budget now. When the budget is submitted for city review as to how the county spent dollars and the breakdown that is required by law, uhat would be the time to consider tax equalization or negotiation. Mrs. Glenn discussed the matter of funding for regional planning. Winter Springs - Mr. Torasco said the South Seminole YMCA requested use of Sunshine Park for a camp out in April, and the City is coopenating. The Longwood/Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce is going to send a letter to DOT requestirig a Winter Springs sign on 1-4. Mrs. Glenn suggested writing Congress- man McCollum for assistance. As a follow-up, Mrs. Glenn reported that the communications people who made a presentation at the last meeting have met with Gary Kaiser and are working up a disaster plan. NEXT MEETING: WILL BE HELD IN LAKE MARY CITY HALL ON MAY 6 AT 7:30 P.M. Moved by Torcaso, seconded by Vickers, carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. ~~.~~~ Linda Thomas Executive Secretary