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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 04 06 Minutes COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY April 6, 1988 The regular meeting of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County was held at the City Hall of the CiLy of Winter Springs, Florida on Wednesday, April 6, 1988 at 7:00 P.M.. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Lee Constantine, Altamonte Springs Mayor Owen Sheppard, Casselberry Commissioner Thomas K. Mahoney, Lake Mary Commissioner Hank Hardy, Longwood Councilperson Jane Dees, Oviedo Mayor Bettye Smith, Sanford Nancy Warren, Seminole County School Board Commissioner Bill Jacobs, Winter Springs Commissioner Bill Kirchhoff, Seminole County MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Leanne M. Grove, Mayor, City of Winter Springs City Manager, City of Winter Springs, Richard Rozansky Citizens Outlook, Ralph Bormet CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mayor Bettye Smith at 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the last meeting were read by the members. It was suggested that the minutes be sent directly to City Hall in the future, as it would save time. The minutes of the March 2, 1988 meeting were approved as presented. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS APRIL 6, 1988 Page 2 TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer, Commissioner Mahoney, reported that the balance was unchanged~ the balance is $366.68. OLD BUSINESS Appointments to Charter. Commissioner Dees nominated Pete Knowles to the Charter Committee. Commissioner Hardy nominated David McIntosh as the second nominee to the Charter Committee. Nominations of both were seconded. All ayes; motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Mr. George Elder from the South East Recycling Corporation was the first speaker. He explained that the purpose of his recycling business is to buy back old newspapers and make newsprint from it. He stated that his mill is in south Georgia, but he does about ~ to 3/4 of his business in Florida. He operates recycling centers in the Orlando area. He explained that his company buys about 150,000 tons of paper a year in the State of Florida, but that consumption will be raised to about ~ million tons a year. He said that there is state legislation that has potential for great impact on local government. The state, he said, has omnibus legislation that involves mandatory collection,pricing of electricity from waste energy plants, which is a very critical issue, flow control (if you pick waste up where do you put it down), and litter control. There is a lack of funds for this. The accumulation of funds will probably be based on sales of tangible personal property, gross receipts, or sales tax. The state legislature intends to 'give out' 30 to 35 million dollars in grant money to cities and counties to institute recycling programs. The legislation that will be introduced formally in the next week from both the House and the Senate, will probably require local plans, mandatory collection programs, so the cities might want to try to be familiar with that legislation. Solid waste legislation is supposed to pass this year. He said that he is trying to stress the need for markets for recycling in the legislature. He explained that most of the recycling needs in this country are met through charities and other non-profit orginizations. He encouraged the cities to have church, curb-side, Boy Scout, and other recycling programs. Mr. John Evans spoke on the desirability and wa~of accomplishing a curb-side paper collection program. He stated that this would reach people who don't go to a church that might sponsor one, or people who don't have children in a school that sponsors one, or people who don't want to have to deliver the paper to another location. If you don't want to have a curb-side program, you can get boxes, put them around in the community, and encourage people to recycle. He said that if you don't want it to go through the city coffers, a charity could be designated for it, or you could support groups already doing it in your area. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS APRIL 6, 1988 PAGE 3 The most successful groups in Orlando are those who have their own collection programs. Private industry has now implemented curb cycling programs. You could solicit proposals. Find out what services would be available for private industry. You could implement a program at a fire station and get a program going immediately. Mr. Evans said that they would provide the container if the city would sponser the boxes. He said that if you find a place for the box, they would provide the box, and service the containers under the city's sponsorship. The curb-side program itself, is best operated either by an indep- endent hauler or by the city. Commissioner Hardy said that he felt that the question is what is the first step and how to go about doing it. Mr. Evans said that the first step is between the city and the contractor. He said that he would provide the market, some equipment,and some promotional assistance. He said that if there is a need for printouts, they could get those printed. Discussion. He suggested that the community could have a neighborhood collection program, and that the garbage truck could pick it up every time the garbage is picked up. Mayor Smith asked which members more information on re-cycling. ~inter Springs, and Nancy Warren were interested in having Longwood, Lake Mary~ Oviedo, of the School Board were interested. Mr. George Martin, Director of Customer Services for the Central Florida area of the Post Office, spoke. He gave a presentation on ~ new system which is a sophisticated system of sorting mail using laser technology very similar to what we have in the grocery stores. He gave a short video presentation outlining the total overall sorting process that the service is getting into. This type of sorting saves much time and is very cost effective. It gives a very high return on investment. Within a year, Mr. Martin said, the machines will pay for themselves. Next, Hr. Hartin spoke about the "cluster Boxes". These, he said, are of real benefit to customers. They save delivery time, and enable the post office to add more deliveries. It will potentially save another rate increase 'down the road'. One of the advantages of the "cluster box" is security. Mail cannot get stolen. Also, with a "cluster Box", instead of paying $28 for a P.O. Box, you can get the same type of secure service, and can walk to the mailbox. If you're going on vacation, you don't have to call the post office and ask that your mail be held. The boxes will hold quite a bit of mail. The post office maintains the boxes. There is no installation cost. The "cluster boxes" give the post office the ability to reduce costs or postpone rate increases. Mr. Hartin explained that even though the city doesn't have any power over this, he wanted them to understand the concept. He said that they normally deal strictly with property owners or developers. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS APRIL 6, 1988 PAGE 4 It has been left up to the local postmaster to try and cultivate an interest with the Homeowner's Associations. They don't try to solicit a change in existing neighborhoods because it becomes controversial. Mayor Smith stated that the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties are endorsing the proposed legislation supporting the constitutional amendment to prohibit legislative or administrative statewide mandated programs without sufficient funding. She asked if the Council of Local Governments would like to make a statement. It was suggested that that be the legislative slate for this year, and be sent to the Legislature with a letter on behalf of CALNO. Discussion. All were in support of this. Mayor Smith stated that this would then be the platform. She said she would get the letter to the Legislature off 'tomorrow'. MAY AGENDA It was decided that Commissioner Constantine would discuss his APRICOT project. and employing the handicapped. REPORT FROM MEMBERS Altamonte Springs - Commissioner Constantine reported on his city's recycling program. H~ said that they had an initial response of 237., but that this was normal to begin with, and that after having gotten started, Orlando and others were up to 507.. Altamonte Springs' program will start May 1st. He stated that the new Land Development Code was approved, which put a continued moratorium on billboards. He said that they were trying to 'get with' the County to do a greater Altamonte plan for billboards, and would like to have a uniform program of billboards with the County. He announced the Pl<1IlTling Council Awards Program this Saturday, nnd said he would like for everyone to come as it will be an excellent program. Casselherry - Mayor Sheppard mentioned the fact that Ken Hooper had had ~ m~eting to discuss an inter~local agreement on impact fees with the cities. Lake Hary - Commissioner Mahoney stated that the Commission has agreed on a site for the new City Hall. Longwood - Commissioner Hardy reported that no provisions have been made for resurfacing of streets, or replacement of waterlines and sewer lines. They are in the process of interviewing a 'semi-finalist' for City Administrator. Oviedo - Commissioner Dees announced that Oviedo has gotten a transfer station. Sanford - Mayor Smith announced ~'possible. approval of an historic district. She said that the question is, will there b~ policing and patrols or not. They are working out an agreement with the City of Lake Mary for the use of effluent. Thpv ~rp COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS APRIL 6, 1988 PAGE 5 sure how it will work out. Seminole County - The library for the South West corner of the County was opened last Saturday. Commissioner Kirchhoff said that all of the libraries have a meeting room which can be opened after hours, and that they are also a potential site for voting. They will be opened later this year. Discussion. School Board - The School Board had nothing to report. Winter Springs - Commissioner Jacobs stated that Winter Springs is 'moving ahead' in some concepts for 'super parks', some ball parks, soccer fields, and possibly a Senior Center. They will be getting reports at the next Commission Meeting on the parks. Mayor Smith announced that the next meeting will be held in Altamonte Springs on May 4, 1988. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.