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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 04 05 Minutes COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY April 5, 1995 The Council of Local Governments in Seminole county held a meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. School Board office, 1211 Mellonville Avenue, Sanford, Fl. MEMBERS PRESENT Commissioner Patricia Fernandez, Altamonte Springs Commissioner Gary Brender, Lake Mary Commissioner Whitey Eckstein, Sanford Commissioner Pat Warren, Seminole County School Board Member Barbara Kuhn, Seminole County School Board Commissioner Cindy Gennell, Winter Springs MEMBERS ABSENT Commissioner Earl McMullen, Casselberry Mayor Iris Benson, Longwood Councilperson Thomas A. Hagood, Jr., Oviedo CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Dr. Barbara Kuhn, Acting Chairman, at 7: 10 p.m. with a prayer offered by Dr. Kuhn followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Acting Chairman Kuhn asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of March 1, 1995. Hear- ing none, Dr. Kuhn declared the minutes approved as submitted. TREASURER'S REPORT Commissioner Brender reported a previous balance of $531.66 with deposits of $175.00 leaving a new balance of $706.66. Dr. Kuhn stated that the Treasurer's Report will be filed for audit. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS The following guests were introduced: Superintendent Dr. Paul Hagerty; Mrs. Diane Kramer, Director of Facilities and Planning; Ms. Nancy Warren, School Board Member; Mr. Larry Strickler, School Board Member; Mr. Tom Kuhn, Citizen; Mr. Stanley Stevens, Citizen; and, Mr. Dick Gennell, citizen. CALNO Meeting, April 5, 1995 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS - There was no Old Business to come before the Council. NEW BUSINESS 1. Review of Existing and Proposed School Sites: The program was presented by Diane Kramer, Executive Director of Facilities Planning, Seminole County Public Schools. Ms. Kramer presented an update on the present construction projects. The projected date for the opening of the new Winter Springs High School is summer of 1996. However, Lake Howell High School students will be housed at Winter Springs while a massive renovation of Lake Howell High is being done. The School Board is presently involved in the rezoning process for establishing a student body for Win- ter Springs High for the 1997-98 school year. The school system is in the planning stage for relocat- ing Teague Middle School on Board-owned property on McNeal Road. South Seminole Middle School will be renovated to increase the capacity to 1400. Planning is in the process for two (2) new elementary schools - the first Seminole County two story elementary school will be located on Shepard Road with anticipated opening in the summer of 1996. The elementary school on Lockwood Blvd. (Carillon) is scheduled to open in January 1997. The 8th projected high school site is located between Lockwood Blvd. and Old Lockwood Road, across from the elementary school. 2. Replacement Appointment for the Advisory Board for the Community Service Block Grant of Seminole County: Acting Chairman, Dr. Kuhn opened the floor to nominations. Com- missioner Gary Brender nominated Commissioner Patricia Fernandez. Dr. Kuhn stated that unless there are objections the nominations are closed. No objections. The Council voted 5 to 1 in favor of the nomination. Nomination stands. MEMBER REPORTS Altamonte Springs is busy celebrating their 75th Anniversary with ongoing activities and events. A Jazz Festival in Crane's Roost is planned for May. Lake Mary is preparing for a large social event, Old Lake Mary Days, to be held on May 8 and 9. Commissioner Brender reported that the Woodbridge development on Rhinehart Road is downgrad- ing to 277 units. He also spoke of the AT&T relocation in the North Point development moving two large division from several locations. AT&T also purchased the Conners' building and expect the employee growth to go from 700 to 1900 within five years. Commissioner Brender spoke of the redevelopment of the down town area and stated that the city will be putting in water and sewer along Country Club Blvd. in preparation for the development of a "village look" down town. Sanford - Commissioner Eckstein expressed his concern about the safety of the students in the Medical Arts Building on the Seminole High campus. He stated that the staircases used by the students are inadequate and in case of fire or other emergency, the students would not be able to exit quick enough for safety. Mrs. Kramer stated that the problem is currently being addressed. The architect is designing another staircase exiting to and from the court yard. Mr. Eckstein stated that he is most anxious to see what the County Commission is going to do with the Court House. He further stated that it is imperative that we (the school system) keep the AP courses in our high schools intact. CALNO Meeting, April 5, 1995 Page 3 Seminole County - Commissioner Warren, with tongue In cheek, apologized for "offending three of the municipalities" within the last few weeks. She stated that the mall is in reasonable "limbo". She complemented Ms. Fran Kemp and the schools that participated in the billboard art contest stating that Seminole County produced so much more quality and quantity work than any of the other participants. Ms. Warren served as a judge for the contest. Commissioner Warren stated that a couple of the concerns of the commissioners at this time are the sign ordinance and the storm water issue. She also noted that everyone should visit the new Sanford airport which has a grand opening scheduled for June 1 at 3:00 p.m. Winter Springs - Commissioner Gennell reminded the members that the next meeting will be held at Winter Springs and that they should note the new high school being built in Winter Springs. Some of the issues being considered are road construction - the two major north/south and east! west arteries are being "torn up" at this time, 1,000 new homes already on the books, two new schools are being built, the unresolved mall issue, and two new subdivisions being developed. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Minutes submitted by Joan Walker, Seminole County Public Schools.