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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 08 05 Minutes COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY MINUTES OF AUGUST 5. 1987 Pursuant to due notice and meeting thereof the regular meeting of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County was held on August 5, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. at Altamonte Springs City Commission Chambers, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, Florida. MEMBERS PRESENT Commissioner Lee Constantine Mayor Owen Sheppard . . . . . Commissioner Charlie Webster Commissioner June Lormann . . Commissioner Jane Dees Commissioner Bill Kirchhoff . . . . . Altamonte Springs Casselberry . . . . Lake Mary . . . . Longwood . . . . . . . Oviedo . . . Seminole County Commission MEMBERS ABSENT Mayor Bettye Smith .. . . Board Member Nancy Warren . . . . Sanford . Seminole County School Board OTHERS PRESENT ".- Mayor Ed Meyers Mark Andrews Ralph Bormet . Longwood . . . . Orlando Sentinel . . Citizens Outlook 1) Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Dees. 2) Pled~e of Alle~iance 3) Approval of Minutes Moved by Commissioner Webster, second by Commissioner Constantine to approve the minutes of July 1, 1987. Carried unanimously. 4) Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report was unavailable for approval. Moved by Commissioner Constantine, second by Mayor Sheppard to nominate Commissioner Lormann as Secretary/Treasurer/Vice-Chairman. Carried unanimously. 5) Voter Re~istration Problems Near National Election Time Commissioner Dees explained that there have been problems in voter registration prior to national elections because of lack of staff to provide this service. She said Oviedo feels the County should be responsible for providing extra staff to handle the increase in registrations; however they were informed by the Supervisor of Elec tion that there is not adequate funding in the County's budget. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY. AUGUST 5. 1987 Page 2 Commissioner Constantine said the Federation of Senior Citizens and the League of Women Voters have helped in Altamonte Springs in the past however the City's request to the County to provide assistance was turned down. Mayor Sheppard suggested that the County' s libraries be utilized for voter registration. Most Cities have a problem with space and City Staff is tied up with registrations for long periods at the time. Commissioner Constantine pointed out that the County and City books will now be combined and notations will be made indicating whether a voter is in the City or in unincorporated Seminole County. He added the Cities' ordinances may have to be changed so that City residents can handle both City and County books because some Cities' ordinances read that City residents can only handle City books. Commissioner Kirchhoff said Sandy Goard, Supervisor of Elections, is looking at the possibility of having a voter registration office in the area S.R. 434 and Red Bug Road. The possibility of using libraries can be looked into. This year's County budget does not allow extra staff. Commissioner Dees said this will be put on an agenda at a later date after further information is received from the County. 6) Old Business Mayor Sheppard complimented Commissioner Constantine and the City of Altamonte Springs on their innovativeness, creativity and leadership in solving problems that would have affected other Cities in the area. 7) New Business 8) Reports from Members Altamonte Sprin~s 1) Welcomed everyone to Altamonte Springs. 2) Reviewed the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council's quarterly report and growth rates of Cities 1n Seminole County. 3) The budget will be presented 1n September with no increase in taxes or in the number of City positions. An ordinance will be considered raising the utility tax from 6% to 8%. Casselberry 1) Pointed out that although Casselberry's utility tax is 10% there is a $5.00 cap on the amount of tax paid. 2) Said he feel the sales tax referendum needs to be reviewed closely by the City to determined how the monies generated will be spent. Lake Mary 1) Signed a sewer contract with Seminole County. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY. AUGUST 5. 1987 P ag e 3 2) The new City Hall will be built on the corner of Lake Mary Blvd. and Country Club Road. 3) He is up for re-election this November. 4) Lake Mary has joined the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. 5) Their millage rate is 3.9 however they are considering lowering it. 6) The Council of Local Mayors is in the process of establishing by-laws. 7) A referendum on changing the City's Charter to have a city manager will be on the ballot 1n November. Lon~wood 1) Their millage rate is 3.15 however it may change in upcoming work sessions. 2) Asked for input on the advantages of joining the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Commissioner Constantine explained that being a member allows Cities to be part of the decision making process in the entire Region whether it be on aging programs, transportation programs or Developments of Regional Impact. Commissioner Kirchhoff said City's are provided with statistics and information that area readily available from the Council. 3) Asked if other Cities I have ordinances regulation fireworks as they are considering an ordinance allowing fireworks only on certain days. In Casselberry, Lake Mary and Oviedo they are prohibited completely. Ov i ed 0 1) This is the first year the City Manager has presented the budget and he did an excellent job in preparing it for adoption. The millage rate is set at 3.37 however residents have voted for a 1 mil increase for funding for Mitchell Hammock Road improvements. 2) Plans are underway for Mitchell Hammock Road improvements. 3) A bicentennial celebration of the Constitution will be held on September 19th. Fireworks will be held at the Alafaya Woods Shopping Center. Seminole County 1) The library 1S scheduled for completion 1n the fall. Longwood Mayor Ed Meyer invited everyone to attend Longwood's Constitution bicentennial celebration on September 19th. 2) Commissioner Kirchhoff each City needs to compile a list of of projects to be funded by the one cent increase which will be attractive to the voters so they vote in favor of the increase. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY. AUGUST 5. 1987 Page 4 Commissioner Constantine questioned why this the tax on services was just put into effect. later time. is being done at this time since He feels this could be done at a There was a general discussion on the public's perception of the increase 1n the sales tax. It was decided that this will be put on the next agenda for further discussion. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.