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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 09 03 Minutes \ MINUTES OF COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY SEPl'EMBER 3, 1981 The regular meeting of Council of Local Governments in Seminole County was held on Thursday, September 3, 1981, in the City Hall of the City of Sanford, Florida. 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P. M. by Chairman Owen Sheppard. Present: Mayor Owen Sheppard - Casselberry Deputy Mayor June Lormann - Longwood Deputy Mayor John Torcaso - Winter Springs Commissioner Dolores Vickers - Altamonte Springs Councilman David Brashears - Oviedo Commissioner Milton Smith - Sanford Absent: Lake Mary Seminole County 2. Approval of Minutes of July 1, 1981. Motion made by John Torcaso, seconded by June Lormann to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 1, 1981. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Treasurer's Report. June Lormann reported that $600.00 was transferred from the checking ac- count to an interest bearing savings account, with $75.38 remaining in the checking account. The Council approved same. 4. Open Forum. John Torcaso reported that Seminole County requires businesses licensed to do business in Winter Springs, to obtain a Seminole County Occupational License, in addition to the City license, so they have to pay for two li- censes. John Torcaso reported that Winter Springs had asked the Seminole County Public Library to send a mobile library unit to Winter Springs, but their request was refused. Steve Harriett, Assistant to the City Manager, San- ford, suggested they contact Roger Neiswender, Seminole County Adminis- trator. Mayor Owen Sheppard reported that Casselberry has a new Senior Citizen Center, open to all Seminole County residents, which serves congregate noon meals during the week, and which can be used for various functions and meetings. Also, the center is run by a seven member Board of Direc- tors, three from Seminole County and four from Casselberry. Milton Smith asked about the status of the Double Taxation Suit. Owen Sheppard reported that Casselberry is going to be the lead applicant, and that their attorney had advised them to rely on exp~rts in that field. page 1 5. Reports from Members. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS. Dolores Vickers reported that on November 3, 1981, the City will hold an election to elect a Mayor for a three year term, and Commissioners in districts 1 and 3, for two year terms. Altamonte Springs sewer bills are computed based on metered water con- sumption. The minimum sewer bill is calculated on a conservative, low amount of water consumption, to help those living on fixed incomes; and sewer bills above the minimum are calculated on a sliding scale to en- courage conservation. CASSELBERRY. No report. LONGWOOD. June Lormann reported that Longwood's Code Enforcement Board has imposed a fine on a business which has reached the amount of $1,320.00, the busi- ness has not paid the fine, and their attorney is coming before the Com- mission to ask that the fine be reduced. Also, that Longwood has sent about 100 warnings of violations, but this is the only one that has had to be taken to the Code Enforcement Board. The City is trying to get a 150 bed hospital in Longwood. There has been a 50% reduction in water consumption in Longwood. OVIEDO. David Brashears reported Oviedo has raised water rates from: $4.50 for 1 to 3,000 gallons of water $ .50 for each addition 1,000 gallons of water, over 3,000 to: $4.50 for 1 to 3,000 gallons of water $ .75 for each additional 1,000 gallons of water over 1,000; and increased the utility tax cap from $7.50 to $15.00, and that the ad valorem taxes should decrease, since they will no longer have to be used to subsidize utilities. The City will hold an election on September 8, 1981, to elect a Mayor and two Councilmen, and to decide whether or not the Mayor's job should be full-time. SANFORD. Milton Smith reported on the case City of Sanford vs. City Chemicals In- dustries, Inc., that the judge had ruled in the City's favor, and the City is hopeful that action will be begun in the near future, to clear the storage site. Sanford City Manager W. E. Knowles reported that the chemical company is page 2 being ordered to remove all wastes within 90 days, or as soon thereafter as technically possible. Also, that the City had filed a motion of de- fault, which the court granted. The City Manager reported that Sanford's 1981-82 Budget has been tentatively approved, that over 47% of the property in Sanford is tax-exempt, which will necessitate a roll-forward millage rate of 5.875 mills. He reported that ad valorem taxes will become useless, the public will do everything possible to eliminate ad valorem taxes, the state legisla- ture may eliminate them, and Florida could become a user tax state. Also, the state legislature is thinking about a state revenue tax. wrnTER SPRrnGs. John Torcaso reported that the budget is finalized, which includes a 10% raise and a ~ merit increase to employees, not including department heads. Winter Springs 1981-82 millage rate will be 2.05 mills, and there will be a 4% utility tax. There will be an election to elect a Councilman to Seats 2 and 4, and to elect a Mayor, and to consider Charter Revisions as follows: "Council" change to "Commission" 2 year terms change to 3 year terms Mr. Torcaso asked if any cities received franchise fees from private refuse companies operating in the city. Mrs. Vickers reported that Al- tamonte Springs receives $90,000.00 annually, plus a percentage of the gross profits, from private collectors on commercial accounts. 6. Next Meeting. The Council's next meeting will be October 7, 1981, at the Seminole County Court House. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. M. page 3