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Home My WebLink About1990 10 03 Minutes COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY OCTOBER 3, 1990 A regular meeting of the Council of Local Governments of Seminole County was held at Westmonte Center, 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs, Florida, on October 3, 1990, at 7:08 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Commissioner Lee Constantine, Altamonte Springs Mayor Andrea L. Dennison, Casselberry Commissioner David J. Mealor, Lake Mary Commissioner Hank Hardy, Longwood Commissioner Whitey Eckstein, Sanford Commissioner Jennifer Kelley, Seminole County Nancy Warren, Seminole County School Board Commissioner Cindy Kaehler, Winter Springs x x x X X X CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Commissioner David J. Mealor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Constan- tine, to accept the minutes of September 5, 1990, with the correction of Commissioner Mealor's middle initial to J. rather than K. Motion carried unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT: Commissioner Mealor reported there has been no financial activity by the Council since the last meeting, and the current balance is $278.81. OLD BUSINESS: Commissioner Eckstein stated there has been much ado in the papers between the Cities of Lake Mary and Sanford over Rinehart Road between C46A and Lake Mary Blvd. He reminded the Council they had created a vehicle with which to mediate disputes between the Ci ties, and he expressed his d isappointmen t over not being given the opportunity to work out problems before the matter went into litigation. He stated his belief this action violated the spirit of CALNO and questioned the deletion of this process. Commissioner Constantine stated it is his understanding, because of the timing of this action, an injunction was the only way to stop the project in a timely manner. He stated the ECFRPC decided that in the Development Order written by Sanford, the Ci ty had added an either/or for the $ 500,000 where the or ig inal recommendations did not have an either/or. There was not either a Rinehart Road or the improvements on 14, but only Rinehart Road. He stated his belief Lake Mary should have asked for mediation earlier when it was realized there would be a problem. Commissioner Mealor stated he was informed by staff attempts had been made to work out this problem and they were unable to do so to the satisfaction of Lake Mary. He expressed his support of the actions of CALNO in creating this mediation board and he would inform the commission and staff of this vehicle and urge it's utilization. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Kelley introduced Gary Kaiser, Director for Seminole County, to update the ambulance service in Seminole County. Public Council Safety on the Mr. Kaiser stated the present ambulance service is provided by a private company which holds a nonexclusive franchise. He stated the County is not subsidizing this operation, but rather it pays its own way via a user fee basis. He stated the rates have risen rapidly, but if it is to continue using the user fee basis for charges, the fees will continue to rise. A request for proposals for providers of this service had gone out. He stated the County has provided the contract mechanism for the ambulance service County wide, and the municipalities have been free to rely on their own contract for an upgraded contract with that ambulance service or any other provider. Mr. Kaiser stated the City of Casselberry went into the transport business with their own fire service. Mr. Frank Kirk, EMS Manager for Seminole County, gave an overview of three scenarios and the comparative costs for ambulance services between AMT and Atlantic Ambulance Service. Mr. Kaiser informed the Council that transport rates for cases that are not emergencies are not regulated by the County's ordinance, and companies can set their own rates. Mr. Algeri, Fire Chief for the City of Casselberry, advanced life support service in Casselberry is not through user fees, but rather through ad valorum taxes. stated charged Tom Siegfried, Fire Chief for Altamonte Springs, informed the Council Altamonte Springs is conducting a feasibility study to determine if transport by the City is cost effective. Mr. Kaiser informed the Council that if another City withdraws from the County service, it could prove cost prohibitive for the present system of ambulance service. Mr. Kaiser also informed the Counc il Seminole County is look ing into purchasing a helicopter for emergency evacuation service within the County. Presently we are using helicopters from Orange and Volusia County and the call for services is becoming so heavy there is a possibility of it being unavailable in a time of critical need. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS Altamonte Springs: Commissioner Constantine reported the qualifying time for elec- tions for the City has passed, and there were no challengers for any of the incumbents for City Commission seats. Lake Mary: Commissioner Maelor expressed a desire to present Jane Dees with a plaque for her service on the Council, and stated he would take care of it. He also stated he would contact Oviedo for a replacement for Jane Dees on the Council. Seminole County: Commissioner Kelley asked the members for support for Amendment #3 from the member Cities. HOST PRESENTATION: Commissioner Constantine introduced Ron Grasha from Leisure Services for Altamonte Springs, who informed the members of the Council of the various services provided by the City for the handicapped members of the surrounding communities. A preview of a video tape, which has been entered into competi- tion for therapeut ic recreation prog rams, was played for the members. This was followed by a tour of the therapeutic pool and a trip through the City's haunted house.