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MINUTES OF COUNCIL OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY
October 7, 1981
The regular meeting of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole
County was held on Wednesday, October 7, 1981, in Seminole County
Courthouse, Sanford, Florida.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 PM by Chairman Owen
Sheppard.
Present were:
Commissioner Dolores Vickers-Altamonte Springs
Mayor Owen Sheppard-Casselberry
Mayor Walter Sorenson, Pat Southward-Lake Mary
Deputy Mayor June Lormann-Longwood
Councilman David Brashears-Oviedo
Commissioner Ned Yancey-Sanford
Commissioner Sandra Glenn, Barney Buettner-Seminole
Deputy Mayor John Torcaso-Winter Springs County
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by John Torcaso, seconded by June Lormann to approve
the minutes of the meeting of September 3, 1981. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT
June Lormann reported a present balance of $75.38 in the regular
checking account, with $604.24 in the savings account, including
$4.24 interest earned.
4. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING-City and County
Commissioner Glenn noted Florida Statute gives both counties and
cities the right to collect Occupational License fees(FS 205.032
and 205.042). She further stated there had been a 1980 Amendment to
the local Occupational License under Chapter 205, concerning the
increase that could be made. Southern Bell had sued the County con-
cerning same. Mayor Sheppard pointed out that cities and county are
both claiming the same jurisdiction. The city of A1tamonte uses the
license when it does its area fire inspections. Commissioner Glenn
commented that the county has the appropriate Resolution enabling
them to collect the fee. Copies of FS 205.032 and .042 distributed.
John Torcaso questioned if there had been any test cases in court
on this issue; no, there have not. The only instance known of by
Commissioner Glenn was when A1tamonte hotels and motels were appro-
ached for city licensing, and complained they had already purchased
same from the county. It was speculated this might be something for
State legislators to research. David Brashears indicated some Oviedo
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4. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING-City and County (cont'd.)
citizens might be hurt by the "double fee" system. Sandra Glenn
commented it is a source of income that the State has seen fit to
give municipalities and counties to run their operation; maybe mobile
homes procedures should be looked into, she added.
The Occupational License Supervisor for the county, explained the
county is not aggressively pursuing unlicensed operators, but that
they are brought out as the result of a computer printout system.
It was clarified that counties and cities statewide are giving the
fee standard treatment. Duval handles it like a charter county.
Mayor Sheppard stated Casselberry would not be challenging the fee
system as set out by Florida Statute as he sees it as a source of
revenue for the cities.
As requested by John Torcaso, Barney Buettner will do a printout for
Winter Springs.
5. CITY REPORTS
Altamonte Springs
No report.
Casselberry
Discussion of a Code Enforcement Board case underway. Emphasis was
made on notifying out-of-state owners of renters' violations on their
property. It was clarified the CEB was meant to alleviate the State
Attorney caseload, and is only for cities. Further discussion. It
was also added that some cases can go to the Citizens Dispute Board.
Lake Mary
No report. Lake Mary has elected to join Altamonte and Casselberry' in
their tax suit against the county. Kelton & Associates out of Deland
have been recommended to represent Casselberry. Procedure would be to
do a 2-3 month audit of the county, then take findings back to cities
to ascertain if a suit is viable. Cost could run to $20,000 for par-
ticipation by 4 cities. Longwood favors so-doing, but questions the
expense that would be involved. Those present were reminded that, even
if the ci ties win the sui t, no money wi 11, corne back, it is jus t to save
the taxpayers money. Suggestion was made that the State legislators
might pursue on behalf of the cities. After further discussion, Mayor
Sorenson commented that if a 1/4 mill tax differential is involved, it
will more than pay for the cost in one year; he concurred with David
Brashears that the county should be asked to participate in the study.
Longwood
No report.
Oviedo
They have installed their new council members this week; the Assistant
Administrator has resigned.
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5. CITY REPORTS (cont'd.)
Sanford
Ned Yancey stated they are pleased with their new fire truck, which
can reach everywhere but the Bram Towers.
Seminole County
The Board had asked Commissioner Glenn to present the concept of the
cities and county having a Fire Training Officer; are there presently
duplicated services? Could all entities save money by having a train-
ing session at S.C.C. or another location? All are following the same
code and training, anyway. The Board is interested in having a co-
operative effort, and asks that all cities check with their councils
on the possibility. It could be done in shifts of some kind, maybe
4 times a year, with all participants having a say in the choice of
a Training Officer. The item will be revisited at the next meeting of
CALNO.
Winter Springs
VFW broke ground Saturday, to be completed at month-end, on North Edge-
mon and Sunshine Park. Sertoma Club will build restrooms for Sunshine
Park. Barnett Bank will break ground October 15, on S.R. 434 and Moss
Road. Future elections were discussed. Winter Springs is in the pro-
cess of buying a water-sewer company, looks pretty good, deal to be
consummated at the end of the month. Mohawk Village is going to use
septic tanks, it was confirmed. Fourdee has broken ground and will be
in operation in two years, looking to 2,000 personnel.
Commissioner Glenn gave a brief overview on the proposed Florida Power
KV Transmission Line to run north to south through Florida.
Mayor Sheppard announced the next meeting of CALNO will be November
4, 1981, at 7:30 PM, City of Winter Springs.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
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