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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 06 03 Minutes COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY The Council of Local Governments in Seminole County held a meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 1992 at 7:15 p.m., County Services Building, 1101 East First Street, Sanford, FL. MEMBERS PRESENT Commissioner Cindy Kaehler, Winter Springs Commissioner Pat Warren, Seminole County Commissioner Whitey Eckstein, Sanford Mayor/Commissioner Joseph Hillerbrandt, Casselberry Councilperson Ida Cook, Oviedo Board Member Nancy Warren, Seminole County School Board (Briefly) MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner A.R. "Doc" Jore, Lake Mary Deputy Mayor Rex Anderson, Longwood Commissioner Lee Constantine, Altamonte Springs OTHERS PRESENT: Peggy Flomerfelt, Senior Analyst, Office of Management & Budget, Seminole County APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Pat Warren moved, Mayor Hillerbrandt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the Minutes for the May 6, 1992 meeting. TREASURERS REPORT Commissioner Eckstein reported that the present treasury total is $339.25, indicating he still had not received the $25.00 from the City of Longwood. There was discussion that it possibly had been sent, and whether or not to send a letter. Commissioner Eckstein said he would handle it with a phone call. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Kaehler indicated she had received a phone call from Rafael Montalvo concerning the Conflict Resolution. He had been in contact with all the attorneys, but would not have anything ready for tonight. He should, however, have something to present at the next meeting. There was discussion at this point as to when the next meeting will be, and a suggestion offered that July be skipped and the next meeting be in August. It was aqreed that the next meeting will be Auqust 5 at the School Board. Commissioner Kaehler stated she would notify Mr. Montalvo. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Peggy Flomerfelt, Senior Budget Analyst for Seminole County Office of Management and Budget. was introduced as substituting ."["""--. _._-~--.._---_._._.-........._.~..------_.._-_._-_.... . tonight for OMB Director. Jean Kassab. Mrs. Flomerfelt presented the Local Option Gas Tax Distribution. The Local Option Gas Tax Distribution has been calculated in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement of August. 1986. Copies of this distribution formula were submitted to all of the seven ci ties and she indicated they had not received any calls or response that there was disagreement with calculations or distribution. As can be seen on the attached Distribution sheet. 36.40% of the tax is distributed among the seven cities and it is based on their total past five year transportation expenditure history. Also. by agreement of the Council in 1989. Developer credits in lieu of fees were also eligible. but must be allocated over a three year period. The Distribution formula must be forwarded to the State Department of Revenue by July 1. in order for it to meet the January 1. effective date. She pointed out that the five year history is on the sheet that had been distributed (attached). Commissioner Warren asked for clarification of what expenditures are eligible. Mrs. F lomerfel t explained that State and local sources are eligible. expenditures from Federal sources. local option gas tax funds themselves. or Bond proceeds are not eligible. There is a form sent to the cities that is specific as to funds that are eligible. The cities have to send Financial Statement. and include on the form expenditures from public transportation operations maintenance. roadway and right of way drainage. streetlighting expenditures. traffic signs. traffic signalization. pavement markings. bridge maintenance and operations. debt service and expenditures for transportation capital pro j ects. including construction and reconstruction of roads. HOST PRESENTATION - COMMISSIONER PAT WARREN. SEMINOLE COUNTY Representatives of Seminole County have been invited to Chicago to talk with the U.S. Soccer Federation regarding the possibility of relocating their facility to Seminole County. We are one step closer to the goal with one other place in the running. Barry Taylor. Jack Wert and Sharon Leisure will be representing the County. Comments were made as to the many benefits this would bring to Seminole County. The Solid Waste issue is still under consideration for renegotiation. Seminole County still has three years to go on the contracts so any action is limited. One problem that has occurred is that through meeting the State mandate of reducing the landfill by 30%. revenues from the landfill have also gone down. so staff has indicated that tipping fees may have to be raised. This in turn will be passed through to the citizens by the haulers. Commissioner Warren indicated that she had been advised that Seminole County had stated that Silver Lake Road by the Airport was on the list to be improved. She brought this to the Board as she had heard that there were grants available for this type improvement. There was a consensus of the Board to commit up front to do anything to help. The question was asked as to whether the Airport Authority had a full Board. There is one vacancy coming up. Indication was made that a strong. high profile Board is desired because there is always the threat that the Orlando Aviation Authority may take over. Recommendations were solicited. Commissioner Warren discussed the Borrow Pits that have been approved indicating that they have gone through the most stringent of reviews by experts and have all passed requirements. The question was asked as to what happens after all the dirt has been removed. Commissioner Warren indicated that there are also stringent rules concerning this. the sides are sloped and grassed and the vegetation is replaced. Also. if more borrow pits are approved than are needed. then the permits of the ones that aren't used will expire and they will not be dug. Seminole County will be having a technical work session to discuss the in detail what is required by the County. There was further discussion concerning the hiring of an expert to monitor the pits and other concerns of the citizens. REPORT FROM MEMBERS WINTER SPRINGS Commissioner Cindy Kaehler of Winter Springs gave out copies of a Resolution passed by the City of Lake Mary concerning the recent Court decision on Ex Parte Communication. asking that each Council Member take it back to their Commissions/Councils for similar action. When/if it is passed then the Florida League of Cities should be notified. CASSELBERRY Mayor Joe Hillerbrandt of Casselberry indicated he was writing a letter to the Tri County League and the Florida League to get this on their August agenda. There was further discussion concerning the Court decision. Mayor Hillerbrandt stated that Casselberry recently passed a rather strict Sign Ordinance similar to Seminole County's. Billboard people are not happy with it as it states that no signs will be more than 15 feet high. Old signs can be repaired up to 50% of the value. (Nancy Warren. School Board entered the meeting at this time) SANFORD Commissioner Eckstein advised that there will be a 4th of July celebration in Sanford. Sunnyland has recently given $2000 toward the cost of the fireworks. Sanford had stopped having fireworks several years ago. but now. due the efforts of a young man in town. they are back and he is doing an excellent job. SCHOOL BOARD Nancy Warren advised that the new Superintendent will be here on July 1. and will start work on July 6. OVIEDO Councilwoman Ida Cook Education Impact Fee. indicated that the City had passed the They are the first city to pass these fees. The City of Oviedo has a meeting this coming Monday with Tri-County Transit. 7:00 p.m. June 8. and the cities and the County are invited to attend. Tri-County has given Oviedo a tentative route to Oviedo and will be on the edge of Winter Springs. This will be the second item on the Agenda and will probably be taken up around 7: 30. She indicated she appreciated the help they had received from Jennifer Kelley and the other people on Tri-County Transit. She indicated that she has been advised that MPO has reapportioned itself. There were 16 members and in the proposed change it will go to 9 members. The only municipality to be represented now will be Orlando -- Orange County will have 3 members. Seminole County will have two members. Oceola County will have 1 member. Orlando will have 1 member. Orlando-Expressway Authority will have 1 member and Commuter Rail Authority will have 1 member. She does not understand why this was necessary. Commissioner Warren indicated that she thought they felt it would be more efficient. She said it bothered her a great deal. brought it up at Commuter Rail. She found she was the only one against it and suggested that either she or someone else from Seminole County be appointed to give Seminole County more representation. Councilwoman Cook indicated she had a matter to discuss with Commissioner Kaehler. specifically the matter of Winter Springs Police chasing speeders into the City of Oviedo. Letters have been sent to City Manager and Police Chief. The concern stems from the fact that Winter Springs Police sit at the border of the City Limits of Oviedo on Winter Springs Boulevard. clock the speeders and then chase them into Oviedo down to Oviedo High School. There have been several incidents there and also at the city limits on SR 434. Letters have been sent and discussions have taken place. but the problem continues. Commissioner Kaehler indicated she would check into this. Commissioner Kaehler brought up the Memorandum sent to all CALNO members concerning Social Services' request for a Representative for Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board and her appointment of Joe Hillerbrandt to that Board. Commissioner Warren moved for after the fact confirmation of the appointment of Joe Hillerbrandt to the Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board. Ida Cook seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.