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MINUTES OF COUNCIL OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY
February 3, 1982
The regular meeting of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County was
held Wednesday, February 3, 1982, in the City Hall of the City of Lake Mary.
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p. m. by Chairman Owen Sheppard.
Present:
Commissioner Lee Constantine - Altamonte Springs
Mayor Owen Sheppard - Casselberry
Mayor Walter Sorenson - Lake Mary
Mayor June Lormann - Longwood
Mayor Bob Whittier - Oviedo
Commissioner Eddie Keith - Sanford
Commissioner Sandra Glenn- Seminole County
Deputy Mayor John Torcaso - Winter Springs
Others
Present:
Donna Estes, Evening Herald
Geri Throne, Seminole Little Sentinel
W. E. "Pete" Knowles, Sanford City Manager
Connie Major, Lake Mary City Clerk
Marian Adams, League of Women Voters
Patricia Southward, League of Women Voters
Tim McCaulley, Florida State Employment Service
2. Approval of Minutes of January 13, 1982
Motion was made and seconded to approve the Minutes of January 13, 1982, as
written. Carried unanimously.
3. Election of Officers
Motion was made by Mayor Bob Whittier, seconded by Deputy Mayor John Tocaso, to
nominate Mayor Lormann for Chairman of the Council. Carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Lormann to nominate Mayor Sheppard for Chairman of the
Council. Mayor Sheppard declined the nomination.
Motion was made by Commissioner Glenn to close nominations. Motion seconded and
carried unanimously.
Mayor Lormann accepted the nomination to serve as Chairman of the Council.
Motion was made by Commissioner Glenn, seconded by Commissioner Keith, to nominate
Deputy Mayor John Torcaso for Vice-Chairman of the Council. Carried unanimouslYt
making Deputy Mayor John Torcaso Vice-Chairman of the Council.
Motion was made by Mayor Lormann, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, to nominate
Commissioner Constantine for Treasurer of the Council. Carried unanimously.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mayor Lormann reported the balance of the Savings Account is $614.92, and the
balance of the General Account is $75.38. She said dues were paid by Lake Mary
and Oviedo and asked the remaining members to bring their dues to the next
meeting.
Commissioner Glenn recommended dues not be collected until the Council decides to
undertake a project for which the funds will be necessary.
Motion was made by Commissioner Glenn, seconded by Mayor Whittier, to refund the
dues paid by Lake Mary and Oviedo. Carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Keith, to
approve the Treasurer's report. Carried unanimously.
5. Florida State Employment Service Presentation by Mr. Tim McCaulley
Mr. Tim McCaulley, Manager of the State Employment Office in Sanford, informed
the Council of the services provided by his office for placing unemployed persons
in Seminole County, pointing out that there is a possibility that the office
could be abolished if Federal budget cuts are made. He asked the Council members
for support by opposing a House Bill proposed by U. S. Representative Bill Nelson,
that would reduce Federal funds going to the State and provide funds to private
employment agencies which would cost increase the cost to the taxpayers.
Mr. McCaulley said Seminole County employment offices placed 2,404 persons in
jobs in 1981, and as of December, 1981, the rate of unemployment in Seminole
County was 8.2 percent. He said if the Sanford office is closed, persons seeking
State employment services will have to go to Winter Park or Daytona Beach to apply.
Council members discussed the matter with Mr. McCaulley and indicated they would
support his position, however, they requested a copy of the proposed Bill and
would then consider adopting a formal resolution at the March 3rd meeting.
6. Report by Sanford City Manager
Mr. Pete Knowles reported the various legislation that may affect City and County
governments if enacted. He said he would be back in Tallahassee February 14, and
volunteered to take any ideas the cities had to offer back with him. He agreed
to attend the next Council meeting and report further.
7. Reports from members
Altamonte Springs - Commissioner Constantine reported resignation from Chief of
Police was received and the position is available. Transportation study is on
schedule. Initial draft of land development code has been completed. Funding
study for sewer plant has been completed.
Casselberry - Mayor Sheppard submitted copies of newspaper article by Lee Dancy
regarding the double-taxation study. As a result of action taken by the Code
Enforcement Board, a problem has resulted in that the violator has not complied
with the fine he received and the amount due is becoming excessive.
Lake Mary - Mayor Sorenson suggested the County consider reducing the cost of
dump fees for the general public as a method of reducing the amount of trash that
is being thrown on public property, roadways, etc.
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Commissioner Glenn said she will present the suggestion to the County Commission
for discussion.
Longwood - Mayor Lormann reported that City Manager, Dave Chacey, is going to
Tallahassee to suppor a Bill being presented by Senator Jennings which would allow
experimental installation of individual graywater disposal systems,
Oviedo - Mayor Whittier reported the City's engineering firm has suggested the
City consider revising land development ordinances to be more in line with the
Seminole County land development plan.
Seminole County - Commissioner Glenn reported Seminole County passed an ordinance
providing for prepaid sewer connections and monthly service charge. She said an
ordinance was adopted to provide for installation of water-conservation plumbi.ng
fixtures and she will forward copies of the ordinance to members for information.
Winter Springs - Deputy Mayor John Torcaso reported two new schools will be
constructed on Tuskawilla Road, ground-breaking will be in June, 1982. Presently
reworking C-l zoning regulations. Installed a traffic light at Edgemont and 434.
Passed new ordinances relative to voting and attendance of Planning and Zoning
Board and Board of Adjustment members.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p. m. The
next meeting will be held at the Longwood City Hall.
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