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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 11 05 Minutes MINUTES OF COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN SEMINOLE COUNTY NOVEMBER 5, 1980 The regular meeting of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County was held on November 5, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oviedo City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dolores Vickers. Present were: Commissioner Sandra Glenn Mayor Owen Sheppard Mayor Thomas O. Morgan Commissioner Dolores L. Vickers - Commissioner Edwin O. Keith Deputy Mayor June Lormann City Manager Richard Rozansky Seminole County C ty of Casselberry C ty of Oviedo C ty of Altamonte Springs C ty of Sanford C ty of Longwood C ty of Winter Springs Motion was made by Mayor Sheppard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lormann and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of October I, 1980. Treasurer Deputy Mayor Lormann reported a total of $529.76 in the treasury. Mayor Sheppard brought CALNO members up to date on the progress of the multi- jurisdictional personnel grant by reporting that his Grant Coordinator had left, however, he had a temporary one at this point until he could appoint a permanent one. They had hoped to have the Department of Community Affairs as the personnel consultant firm under this grant, but had been informed that this was not possible - they must hire a private firm. Mayor Sheppard presented a list of five firms for consideration. Upon discussion, CALNO members were given one week to submit additional names to Mayor Sheppard. He continued his report by stating a bid package would be prepared, reviewed by County personnel for thoroughness, and mailed out to consulting firms who would then have three weeks to submit a bid outlining cost and services to be performed. Upon discussion of who would interview the firms, it was felt that it would be more expedient for Mayor Sheppard and the Grant Coordinator to do this. It was reported that Mr. Warren Knowles had offered his services. Motion made by Commissioner Glenn, seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried unanimously, to delay for one week the selection for consultant services, giving all entities an opportunity to submit other firms for consideration, and that the group made up of Mayor Sheppard, the Grant Coordinator and Pete Knowles select the firm for consultant services. Commissioner Keith brought up the Code Enforcement Board/Assistant District Attorney and questioned whether the other cities would go along with both. Upon discussion, it was the opinion of those present that they would only support the Code Enforcement Board and that it was not necessary to have both. Commissioner Glenn pointed out that the law applied to cities and the county could only do this by special act. Page 2, Council of Local Governments in Seminole County, November 5,1980 Mayor Sheppard reported attending a Lake Mary Homeowners Association meeting in which the people on a private lake were having problems with pollution of the lake and wanted help with the problem. Mayor Sheppard pointed out the cause of the pollution and discussed alternative solutions of putting weed eating fish in the lake or aquatic weed spraying programs. Chairman Vickers reported there was a very informative booklet entitled "LakefrontProperty Homeowner's Guide" which could be obtained through Aaron Dowling of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council for $1.75 per booklet. Upon further discussion of the problem, it was pointed out that the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission would permit the entry of fish into private lakes if 66 2/3 of the property owners on the lake want it; however, they must submit a detailed application for the permit and must also specify how they will pay for the program. There are grant programs for those lakes having public access. Commissioner Glenn reported that as of January 1 the Department of Natural Resources and Corps of Engineers appear to be turning over all their aquatic weed spray to the St. Johns Water Management District. Mayor Sheppard reported they were progressing on the $330,000 Senior Citizens building in Casselberry which would be available to all senior citizens of the County. Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held in the near future. Mayor Morgan reported on Florida Statute 357 and the procedure used under that section by the City of Oviedo to get their railroad crossings repaired. There was a short discussion regarding the problem Longwood had encountered in charging the dog track $50 per day plus an occupational license fee. Commissioner Glenn, speaking in behalf of the County and Lake Mary, stated that she appreciated the support and quick response from the cities regarding the horse track situation. Lake Mary will be holding a straw vote on the issue. Commissioner Glenn reported the County residents near the proposed horse track were concerned about it and requested that they also hold a straw vote to let Lake Mary know how they felt about it. Commissioner Glenn reported at the last meeting they had discussed a joint process of preparing legislation to the local legislative delegation on the possibility of updating the tax rolls more than once a year. They have requested the support of the Florida Home Builders and have scheduled a meeting with them on December 17. The Property Appraisers may be invited to the meeting. Chairman Vickers brought up the subject of the power rate increase and how it would affect the County and cities and requested this be on the next agenda. It appears there is a movement across the state to at least request any of these large increases, not only out of the rate itself but also the fuel adjustment, be deferred for municipalities for a year since their budgets have been adopted. Page 3, Council of Local Governments in Seminole County, November 5, 1980 Chairman Vickers brought up the resolution regarding the utility and franchise taxes to be treated the same as ad valorem taxes and recommended they pursue this further by contacting the local legislative delegation. Motion made by Mayor Sheppard that Chairman Vickers be authorized to prepare a packet of information for the local legislative delegation regarding the request that franchise and utility taxes be treated the same as ad valorem taxes and informally contact the members of the delegation. Deputy Mayor Lormann brought up a point of order regarding whether the Chairmanship stayed with the municipal ity or if a new chairman should be elected. Upon discussion, it was determined that past policy was for the Chair to remain with the city for the one year period. Records showed that Altamonte received the Chair February 1980. The motion was seconded and carried. Chairman Vickers voted Nay. Under new business the proposal for CALNO to have stationery printed was discussed. It was determined that 500 sheet of stationery be printed along with envelopes. The heading of the stationery to be "Council of Local Governments in Seminole County" with each city/county name 1 isted but no addresses or individual's name. Custody of the stationery would go with the Cha i rman. Motion made by Commissioner Glenn, seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried unanimously, that the treasurer obtain the necessary stationery as proposed. The next meeting to be held in Sanford on December 3rd. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.