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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 07 06 Minutes MINUTES OF COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY July 6, 1983 Altamonte Springs City Hall The regular meeting of the Council. of Local Governments in Seminole County was held on Wednesday, July 6, 1983, in the City Hall of the City of Altamonte Springs, Florida. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Lee Constantine. Present: Chairman Lee Constantine, Commissioner, Altamonte Springs Vice Chairman, Walter Sorenson, Mayor, Lake Mary Charles Glascock, Mayor, Casselberry June Lormann, Mayor, Longwood Robert Whittier, Mayor, Oviedo Treasurer, Buck Adkins, City Commissioner, Winter Springs Ned Yancey, Sanford, (was present for Commissioner Eddie Keith) Duncan Rose III, Seminole County Administrator, (was present for Commissioner Bill Kirchhoff) Also present: Raymond M. Ambrose, Mayor, Altamonte Springs Councilman Thomas E. Embree, Casselberry Councilman Gary H. Gotwalt, Oviedo City Manager, Warren E. Knowles, Sanford Donna Estes, Reporter, Sanford Herald Ann Moore, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel Leo R. Ware, Citizen of Altamonte, 402 East Street Lynn M. Wehrer, Deputy City Clerk, Altamonte Springs 2. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Constantine. 3. Approval of Minutes, June 1, 1983 Motion was made by Mayor Lormann to approve the minutes as received, seconded by Mayor Glascock. Carried. 4. Treasurer's Report Treasurer, Buck Adkins, reported that the checking account balance was $4.58 with $.02 interest for this month. The balance in the savings account is $459.67 with $1.98 interest earned. No checks were written. Moved by Mayor Whittier, seconded by Mayor Glascock to approve the Treasurer's Report. Carried. Page 2, Minutes of CALNO, July 6, 1983 5. Presentation: Double Taxation/Pete Knowles, Sanford Pete Knowles, of Sanford, distributed a copy of the report which was sent to the Double Taxation Study Committee. Mr. Knowles explained that the Seminole County Commission agreed to a proposed five point plan to initiate the finalization of the differences which may exist over the services and tax situation. The County Commission approved the addition of four new patrol deputies and one new investigative officer to be funded from non-county-wide sales tax. The County Commission also approved the sheriff's base budget which allows the sheriff to offer the following central services to all municipalities: 1) Central SWAT Team, 2) Central depository for specialized equipment (bugging, surveillance, night scopes, etc.), 3) Central technician services for all major crime scene investigations and 4) Central communications and dispatch services for law enforcement. He also explained that these are major steps forward to effect open and cooperative efforts to resolve differences and that they are not mandatory upon the municipalities. --- Mr. Duncan Rose, County Administrator, stated the first concern is getting a computer dispatch system in the County. Mr. Rose agrees with Mr. Knowles and feels each City might want to look into the computer dispatch for fire as well as police and possibly a joint map project. Chairman Constantine stated that the meeting was very fruitful and productive with no objection that we would continue with the bouble Tax Committee and CALNO would appreciate receiving continued updates and reports. 5. Discussion: Update Of Legislative Program Pete Knowles, Sanford, commented that the State Legislature concentrated on education and transportation. Mr. Knowles stated that the question of equity being defined under double taxation was not addressed. Another interesting issue is the desire of municipalities to withdraw from the Florida Retirement System. A study was made, it was killed in both committies. Mr. Knowles suggested that the members look into the impact on local governments on the issue of death benefits for firefighters and police officers which has been raised to $50,000. Mr. Knowles discussed the Gas Tax Refund for Municipal Vehicles in detail and informed the members that it was passed by legislature. Chairman Constantine mentioned that Suncom was passed and was a definite plus for area cities. 5. Discussion: County Gas Tax/T. Duncan Rose III, Seminole County Mr. Rose, County Administrator, reported on a meeting of the Transportation Authority. Mr. Rose discussed three major areas of interest on roadways with regards to the study: 1) major and minor maintenance consisting of resurfacing and pot holes, 2) enhancing the existing capacity within the existing network and 3) tying in activity centers with the existing road network. Mr. Rose clarified Page 3, Minutes of CALNO, July 6, 1983 5. Discussion: County Gas Tax/T. Duncan Rose III, Seminole County Continued the date of July 1, for the interlocal agreement on the tax issue. The ability to enter into a interlocal agreement to negotiate the disbursement of the funds from the County to the separate cities if the tax was levied, has gone past the date. The County has to adopt a resolution by July 15 of intent to levy if the County wishes to pursue the alternative route. In June the County adopted a resolution of intent to levy for up to 10 years for up to $.04. Mr. Rose stated that the County Commissioners have set a date of July 26th to hold a major hearing to either adopt the ordinance or not which levies the tax up to $.04 up to 10 years. Mr. Rose encouraged each of the cities to communicate with their commissioners. He also encouraged that a common set of rules and procedures be set. Mayor Glascock stated for the record that the City of Casselberry is against any additional taxes that would burden the people. Mr. Knowles stated that the cities should look at growth in the future such as traffic and roads and to inform the public of its future needs. Mayor Glascock agrees with Mr. Knowles and feels the public should be informed by a meeting. Mr. Leo R. Ware, 402 East Street, Altamonte Springs, Florida, was present at the meeting as a concerned citizen. Chairman Constantine stated he was in favor of the Gas Tax because he felt it was necessary for the future needs of the cities. Mayor Lormann is opposed to the Gas Tax. Mayor Whittier stated that he was in favor of the Gas Tax because he felt it was a user fee for the roads. Chairman Constantine stated that if the taxes are levied, the Council of Local Governments and the cities are willing to work together with the County on priorities and where the dollars should be spent. 6. Report from Members: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS Chairman Constantine reported that we will be having discussions on the Comprehensive Plan at our August 2 meeting. The Transportation Study which is two years and more from its inception held public hearings with approval by the Steering Committee and will be sent to the City Commission on July 26th. He also reported that Altamonte Springs' Commission adopted a resolution establishing fee schedules as a result of the adoption of the Land Development Code for the City. Chairman Constantine reported receiving a letter from the Seminole Community Action concerning needed representatives and requested recommendations from CALNO. Chairman Constantine stated that he will inform Mr. Jones of SCA that the problem was presented to CALNO. Page 4, Minutes of CALNO, July 6, 1983 6. Report from Members: Continued CASSELBERRY Mayor Glascock reported that they had their first meeting this morning with the union for the National Association of Government Employees. There will be a meeting later in the week with the firefighters union and another meeting in the middle of the month with the Police Benevolent Association for a second contract. LAKE MARY Mayor Sorenson reported that they are nearing construction of a water system. LONGWOOD Mayor Lormann had no report. SANFORD Ned Yancey from Sanford extended sincere wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Eddie Keith. WINTER SPRINGS Commissioner Buck Adkins reported that the City of Winter Springs appointed Mr. Bill Jacobs to finish Martin Trencher's term as City Commissioner. OVIEDO Mayor Robert Whittier reported that they are getting closer in selecting the next Chief of Police. He stated that they are down to five applicants and feels a careful search has been made. He also reported that his council unanimously voted to have the City Attorney draw up the necessary ordinance to request voters to vote on a 2 mill additional tax for a period of one year for road and maintenance purposes. 7. Next Meeting: Casselberry City Hall, August 3, 1983 Chairman Constantine requested that the possibility of the joint planning committee be asked to report at the next scheduled CALNO meeting on August 3, 1983. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m..