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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 05 03 Minutes 05-16-95 10:23 AM FROM CITY OF WINTER SPRGS POI/05 COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY MAY 3, 1995 The Council of Local Governments in Seminole County held a meeting on Wednesday, May 3,1995 at 7:00 p.m. at Winter Springs City HalL Conference Room, 1126 East State Road 434. Winter Springs, FL 32708 Memben Preseq\ Commissioner Patricia Fernandez, Altamonte Springs Commissioner Earl McMullen, Casselberry Commissioner Gary Brender, Lake Mary Commissioner Iris Benson, Longwood Couci1person Thomas A Hagood, Jr., Oviedo Commissioner Whitey Eckstein, Sanford Barbara Kuhn, Seminole County School Board Commissioner Cindy Oennell, Winter Springs Member Abient Commissioner Pat Warren, Seminole County Guests Tom Kuhn Stanley Stevens Gary Ellis, Guest Speaker Call to Order The meeting was ca11ed to order by Commissioner Benson at 7:00 p.rn. with a moment of silent meditation.. There was not a flag in the room, 80 the Pledge of Allegiance was omitted. AODroval of Minute! Commissioner Benson asked for a motion to approve the April. 5, 1995 Minutes. Commissioner McMullen made a motion for approval. Commissioner Genncll seconded. All ayes. Motion Carried. . TreasureJ:'s Report Commissioner Brender reported a previous balance of$706.66 adding to $25.00 received from Wmter Springs brings the current account balance to $731.66. Mr. Hagood motioned to accept. Motion was seconded by Mr. Eckstein. 05-16-95 10:23 AM FROM CITY OF WINTER SPRGS P02/05 Council of Local Governmenu in Seminole County May 3, 199~ Page 2 of5 Old Business There was no Old Business to come before the Council. New BUlinw Commissioner Eckstein stated that the mall is on schedule, and should open in September. The thousand acres around the mall will really develop, and in the next 3 or 4 years the tax base will substantially increase. The Airport bas a new name, and a new logo. The big key is keeping the Courthouse where it is. Sun Bank has major renovation plans; multi-level parking and expansion if the courthouse moves. Public W orlcs/Engineering Department, etc. would facilitate the courthouse. Commissioner Benson said she noticed State Ro&d 46 has been named Seminole Town Center Boulevard. Mr. Eckstein explained that there are gangs in Central Florida, and malls attract gangs. The Police Department would have to expand to cover the mall. We negotiated with the Sieman Brothers to give us a space in the mall for a Police sub-station for waiving approximately twenty five thousand dollars in fees over II period of time. The Sheriffs Department also wants to put a sub-station in the mall. GUe5t Speake( Commissioner Gennell introduced Mr. GlII)' Ellis with Ellis Archeology, 2143 West Norvelle Bryanty Highway, Lecanto, FL 34461. (904-335-6784) His company put together the archeological survey for Seminole County. Seminole County is still basically rural in terms of the character of the people and the willingness of the private property owners to grant access to nearly six: thousand acres of land. Many areas were researched along the 51. Jolmls, Lake Jesup, and some off Lake Monroe and Wekiva River. Seminole County probably has thousands of archeological sites; most are too small to locate. Many have sitnply melted away, and refonn roughly three foot under the surface as a layer of concrete. The survey of Seminole County consisted of two parts: One volume on archeology and another volume on historic sites and structures. The focus of this pilot study in phase one is a preliminary look at the cultural resources in the county so that the county can take that under advisement and decide whether it would be in their best interest to go towards another phase, a comprehensive look. On the basis of an in depth study of what's already been done in the county, computer models were formulated that teUs the likelihood of locating sites on physical landscape. With 8. diverse tearn, we were able to do geological work soils for studies of how the land fonns lUld changes over time; also worked with water levels to formulate a water change table for Seminole County and St. John's River which goes back probably twelve thousand years. Some of the earliest pottery (made of spwsh moss and clay) in North America is found in Seminole County. There are ceremonial mounds along the 81. Johnls River roughly eveI)' three miles. Along the Wekiva River is a threshold site On the frontier, off the 81. John's which has ceramics from all over Florida At a previously undiscovered huge mound complex, ceramics were found at surface level off the St. John's. The largest sites which have political centers are along the bodies of water. In the uplands, away from .J. 05-16-95 10:23 AM FROM CITY OF WINTER SPRGS P03/05 Council of Local Governmenb in Seminole County May 3, 1995 Page 3 of 5 the river, base camps were found around marshes, and then spider-like radiating from those are hunting and fishing stations. They were very systematic in the way occupied the land. One of the most difficult aspects is to sort out from hundreds of sites, which sites belong to the larger sites which belong to the ceremonial centers. Systematic Excavations is the way to find this out, however additional survey would be required with small test excavations on sites. Federal and State funds are available. The grants are on a matching basis, the local people pay fifty percent and the Government pays the other fifty percent. In Seminole County, we hlld 160-200 volunteers that worked on private and county owned property. The volunteers were screened on their ethics and interests. They were supplied with basic ~ning in archeological procedures, and then scheduled into teams with professionals. Commissioner Germell commented that it is very intriguing, and she volunteered at Mullet Lake Park and found a previously undiscovered site. Central Winds Park also has two previously undiscovered sites. Mrs. Kuhn asked who the jobs are reported to once finished. Mr. Ellis said the products go back to the person, agency, or community that funds them, then copies are sent to the state for review, comments. and filing in the state site files. Mr. Ellis explained that officials should not be afraid of archeological and historic resources being found ^ . on properties. Development is not held up by findings, there are more than one pathway to resolve the conflict. This is included in Seminole County's Comp Plan. A computerized data base was provided for the County of all sites. architectural and historical. When sites are discovered that are significant to the residents of the county or the state, or even on the national level, those are the ones that need protection. He has seen a fear among elected officials that everything will be determined significant. There are national and state agreed upon scales to judge the significance of things. There are many options to saving sites and findings. For example, in developments make sites the greenspace; golf courses, etc. Look at development options, look at the signifiClU1Ce of tIle site, and find a middle ground. Preservation and development can work. Seminole county materials are returned to the property owners. The bulk goes to the Historical Society Museum for public use. ReOQrts from Members CouncilperSOh Hagood talked about the volleyball issue; still waiting on word from the S. V.B.A on May 26, 1995.The choice is between Oviedo and San Diego, but since the County Commissioners withdrew their money, it may bard to convince the S. V.B.A to move here. Taste of Oviedo will be held on May 20, 1995 in front of City Hall (Alexandria Blvd.). There was a ground breaking for Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Barbara KufUl mentioned the rezoning. On May 17, 1995 the report should be returned from the taskxforce which has been hard working with staff. The Plan from Indian Trails Middle School will be used for the new Teague Middle School, but there is a six month delay and the portable city at South Seminole will be there longer. They are wanting covered walkways in between the portables, and Larry Strickler has found a company that makes reusable covered walkways. There is a plan in the works that may involve all of Seminole County; 8, program for a "value of the month" liuch as Truth or Patriotism. "';1 05-16-95 10:23 AM FROM CITY OF WINTER SPRGS P04/05 Council of Local Government. In Seminole County May 3, 1995 Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Oenne11 returned to the rezoning is'tlc. and stated tMt Plan D takcs amdei1t3 in LUe Jestlp and Springs Hammock Park area ofW'mter Springs to Sanford. Thc students prefer to go to Lyman or Winter Springs. Discussion on the ncw 67 acre high school sitc in the tar southeast comer of the county. Commissioner Fernandez announced that next the agenda will include the CRA, the Crane's Roost Project, and our 75th Annive~ Plan, for the re3t of the year. They support a neighborhood concept for the schools, and would appreciate not being in the same scenario as Commissioner Gennell with their Winter Springs smdents. Commissioner McMullen stated to Mol. Kuhn that the City of Casselberry want. their own high school. Discussion. Mrs. Kuhn stated that the dumpsters at South Seminole facing Wmter Park Drive do need attention. Commissioner Brene:kr announced the "Taste of Lake Mary" on May 8. 1995 at the Hea.thrOw Country Club. Lake Mary Days is the SprinssFestivalheld on May 13 and 14, 1995 which is now state certified. At & T bas gone ahead with their location pp; they have executed the lease on the old Connors Building. and have come to the city for site plan approval of 103,000 square foot, three story office building to house the new software research center. Disoussion on the school districting. Commissioner GenneIl stated that she would like to see the city which hosts the committee get to present their reporU either first 01' last. Wants "City BaUcm" on aaenda next month. When a person calls Supervisor of Elections, the absentee ballots only include county. state and federal ballots, not city. Suggested a representative from the Elections office be present. On May 20, 1995. there will be a 12 hour "Vtsioning Process" meeting for the 434 corridor from Highway 17-92 out to the Greenway. (200 feet on either side of the road) It was mentioned that "Program" followed by a brief subject matter needs to be an item on the Agenda. Mrs. Kuhn also suggested changing "Old" business to "Unfinished" business. Commissioner Iris Bensan stated that the Rangeline Road Project is a problem. They have a new McDonald's. An Achy's is moving in by Sun Bank and Checkers: A new site plan for a boutique, opposite the Police Dcpartment. Also, a Big Lots store has opened. Additions are being made to the adult entertainment ordinance that has just been adopted. Discussion of rubber glov~ for masseuses. A separate ordinl'lOce in being requested for Escort Services. r'..t 05-16-95 10:23 AM FROM CITY OF WINTER SPRGS l' U b/ U b '''; . Counell of Local Governments in Seminole CObnty May 3, 1995 Page S of! Commissioner Benson adjoumod the meeting at 9:00 p.ttL Minutes submitted by Martha Jenkins, City ofWUlter Springs [\lCA