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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 10 11 Minutes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 MINUTES OF THE council of Local Governments in Seminole county BOARD MEETING held October 11, 1995, 7:00 P.M., at Lake Mary city commission Chambers, 100 North country Club Road. I. silent Meditation Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order by Chairman Iris Benson at 7:10 P.M. II. Determination of a Quorum Altamonte springs Casselberry Lake Mary Longwood Oviedo Council Sanford Sem. County Commission Sem. County School Board winter springs Orlando sentinel League of Women Voters Sanford Herald Steve Cook Comm. Patricia Fernandes Comm. Earl McMullen Comm. Gary Brender Comm. Iris Benson, Chair. Person Thomas Hagood, Jr. Comm. Whitey Eckstein Comm. Pat Warren Dr. Barbara Kuhn Comm. Cindy Gennell Mary Brooks Elaine Apter Nick Pfeifauf Sanford Airport Author. Present Present Present Present Absent Present Absent Present Present Absent Absent Absent Guest Speaker III. Approval of Minutes - September 13, 1995 Commissioner Cindy Gennell asked for a correction on page 2 of the minutes regarding the vote on Marty's issue -- said everyone voted yes and winter springs not present for vote; should read: winter springs voted yes, there was a unanimous vote. cindy Gennell made a motion to accept the minutes as amended; Seconded by Earl McMullen; All agreed. IV. Treasurer's Report - commissioner Gary Brender No monies in or out -- Balance still $756.66 Whitey Eckstein brought a brochure from Seminole High School Band regarding a check given by CALNO. congratulations were given to Patricia Fernandez regarding her re-election. Mr. Steve Cook, Director of the orlando/Sanford Airport Authority, gave a presentation to the Board: He brought an aerial view of the airport and surrounding area. The airport started in the 1940's, a training base for the COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY CALNO OCTOBER-11-95-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 u. S. Navy. Consists of about 2,000 acres of property. Airport is managed by the Sanford Airport Authority consisting of nine members. The mission is to basically address the needs of aviation in the region. A sub-mission is to promote economic development. Operations at the airport have increased approximately 25%: Last year 205,000 operations; This year 256,402 operations. Passenger traffic up about 273%: Last year passengers; This year 48,426 passengers. 12,908 Gallons of fuel sold: Last year - 846,000 gallons; This year - 1,000,000 gallons. FAA is now building a tower in approximately the same location as the existing tower -- a $3,000,000 project and funded by FAA. Congressman John Mica helped with backing for funding. will take approximately 15 months to complete and will be about 80 feet in height. Jet Air in process of building a 60,000 sq. ft. corporate aviation center. Seminole County Sheriffs Department has a hangar project for two helicopters. Bulldog Airlines - has Channel 2 helicopter -- moved here from the Orlando Airport. Hill Dermaceuticals (in business since 1979) - Manufacture skin care and hair care products; will provide fifteen additional jobs within two years. The Authority has built a taxi way; Bulldog will have a manufacturing plant plus a hangar. There are plans for a terminal addition by June 1st for charter facility for leisure travel: Air Tours from Manchester, England -- will start April, 1996. The Central Florida Greenway has been an incentive to bring much of the new business to Sanford (provides access to Orlando in about 25 minutes). Seminole County has plans to build a connecting road to 415. They have also purchased land around Lake Jessup for a protected environmental area. The extension of the Greenway is going towards Airport Blvd., cross 46A near skating rink, and will come out south of the new mall. The land values around the airport in the agricultural areas have gone from $3000, $4,000 or $5,000 to $10 - $12,000jacre. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY CALNO OCTOBER-11-95-2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 There are plans to extend the north/south runway. There will be an entrance to the airport from 46 for businesses. There was discussion on improving the signage surrounding the airport. commissioner Whitey Eckstein brought up the fact that many of the Airport Authority members are not local and are making decisions for the local area, particularly the schools. The schools are in the flight pattern (Seminole High School, Pinecrest, Hamilton, Lakeview, Idylwilde). The question was asked are they trying to use flexibility of the runways? The answer was yes, they try to alternate landing patterns. Dr. Barbara Kuhn mentioned a presentation made to the school board regarding safety concerns for the schools. Mr. Cook stated that these concerns were incorporated into the plan for the airport. commissioner Brender commended the authority for Hill Dermaceuticals coming into the area and using planes as an integral part of the business. He also mentioned that stage 3 aircraft do have hush kits (essentially mufflers around the engines). He asked if the aircraft planning to come from Manchester, England will be stage 3? The answer was yes. He also requested some kind of noise abatement program for flight path from west to east. Recommendation: Re-route when possible and bring in from east or south to split up the traffic density. The possibility of Kiwi Air Lines coming to the airport fell through. There was discussion on commercial traffic coming into the airport. It was mentioned that in 1994 there was 12,980 passenger movements and in 1995 there were 48,000 thus far. in the 4 year operations plan -- approximately 1,000/year or 3/day in the next 4 years. It was suggested that the new airport terminal have an entry area before walking directly into the airport, which might not make the building so warm. V. Unfinished Business: Dr. Barbara Kuhn asked if she could bring an issue before the Council. She said a rough draft of a brochure for Seminole Hope had been distributed. She stated that this plan involves each of the CALNO members. Dr. Kuhn has been designated the liaison between Seminole Hope and CALNO. The Sheriff got together a group of people from government, law enforcement, HRS, drug rehab centers, counsellors, school systems, etc. interested in safe and drug free neighborhoods. (Not designed to duplicate services that already exist -- Planned to be a network to put people in touch with the existing agencies that can be of help to them). COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY CALNO OCTOBER-11-95-3 1 Dr. Kuhn's task as a sub-committee chairman is to ask each of 2 the Council members to obtain information from each Board or 3 Community: 4 5 (1) What services are already being provided in your City or 6 County that will address the needs of drugs, violence, crime, 7 safety, etc. 8 9 (2) What unmet needs are there? 10 11 Seminole Hope is meant to be an information gathering 12 organization to provide information. will provide a brochure 13 listing services available in each community. 14 15 Commissioner Brender mentioned the D.A.R.E. program in Lake 16 Mary which is an existing service in order to exchange 17 information. commissioner Iris Benson mentioned a teen center 18 in Longwood. commissioner Pat Fernandez stated that the 19 Police, Parks & Recreation, and Community Development would be 20 good sources of information. 21 22 Commissioner cindy Gennell asked for an overview. Dr. Kuhn 23 stated that there is a steering committee representing 24 affordable housing, drug counseling, HRS, School Board, 25 governmental agencies, etc. HOPE: stands for Healthy, 26 options Promoting, E-? 27 28 It was mentioned that there is only one spouse abuse center 29 located in Sanford, and there may be need for more. 30 31 It was requested that the information be brought to the 32 November 1st meeting. Dr. Kuhn said she would send each 33 member a copy of the information on HOPE and the two questions 34 typed up. 35 36 The Council agreed that they would be willing to participate. 37 Commissioner Gennell asked if the Missing Childrens Center 38 would be included in this information? The answer was yes. 39 The psychiatric center at the hospital will also be included; 40 The Senior Center in Casselberry, etc. 41 42 VI. New Business: 43 44 Private Property Rights Act, Chapter 163, Florida statutes was 45 handed out to each member. Commissioner Brender provided this 46 information. He said the source of this information was Lake 47 Mary's City attorney. They received this information from a 48 sYmposium presented by the State. 49 50 Commissioner Brender stated that he felt this would affect 51 each of the members of CALNO in the way we do business or take 52 property for roads, etc. 53 54 COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY CALNO OCTOBER-11-95-4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Opens up entirely new area relative to private property rights and property owners relative to government agencies. If you need a retention pond next to a road which would require one acre -- That one acre may be the entry point for that property -- under this law, the City would have to purchase the entire parcel of 12 acres (because taking the one acre, significantly affects the usefulness and marketability of the property). This will cost the City, County, and state government a great deal more in land acquisition. will open a new area for the courts to get involved in settling the issues. On page 1136, second question from bottom: What happens if I win and receive money from the government? The government owns whatever rights were in dispute in exchange for the money paid. If someone has a (15) uni t/ acre apartment zoning density -- if the government takes (2) acres of the property for a retention pond, it would go down from (15) units/acre to (10) units/acre -- the government will have to pay that citizen the difference. The government then maintains a 1/3 ownership of the apartment complex. It was stated that this whole thing started when the government in South Carolina took beach property and destroyed the value of his property and he took it to the courts. Commissioner whitey Eckstein had to leave the meeting at 8:40. Commissioner Brender invited each member to read this over and discuss with the city Attorney and City Manager. It was also stated that this is written from the private land owners point of view. The School Board would also be affected, as they are an independent government body. It was suggested to ask Don Eslinger to come to CALNO and explain Seminole HOPE. The Council agreed they would like him to be invited to the next meeting in November and bring the brochures. VII. Reports from Members: Seminole County School Board: The two newest schools are Caralon and Highland. There are hearings scheduled next week on year round schools. The two hot topics for the School Board are: (1) Safe Schools, (2) Multi-Track Year Round Schools. Multi-Track Schools are more economical ($1,000,000 versus $17,000,000. The meetings are scheduled for next Tuesday, Oct. 17th @ 3:00 pm, and Thursday, October 19th @ 7:00 pm. There is a committee looking at a financial cost comparison with a calendar that would be a compromise, not single track, but with longer vacations simultaneously. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY CALNO OCTOBER-11-95-5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Seminole Countv - Pat Warren Absent. Sanford - Commissioner Eckstein had to leave earlier. Oviedo - Councilperson Thomas Hagood, Jr. Absent. LonQWood - Commissioner Iris Benson: By 4 to 1 vote, The City asked the Fire Chief to look into a plan of providing ambulance service in lieu of a private service. Iris is against the City going into the ambulance business (feels it is a big expense and liability factor). Commissioner Pat Fernandez stated the City of Altamonte is considering this program. (example: $758 for private ambulance bill (less than five miles) -- A base rate of $258.00 plus I. V.) . Florida Hospital cannot transport a patient from Florida Altamonte to the Florida Hospital in Orlando, because there is a private ambulance service in the city of Altamonte. The question was asked who handles the billing and collection. The 40% non-paYment factor is plugged into the budget factors -- Even with this factor, there would be a maximum cost of $215.00 total (including mileage, med setups, etc.) -- $75. 00 less than the ambulance company's base rate (includes billing cost). Casselberry includes the cost in the millage rate and there is no charge to city residents. Non-residents pay for service. Altamonte may try the private billing system first. The Fire Department has a computer system and may do computer input. The Fire Departments have to have a staff to be prepared for a disastrous fire, but other times they may have free time to contribute to this plan. Lake Mary responds to I-4 accidents and has to wait for a private ambulance. Lake Marv - Commissioner Gary Brender: The City has been dealing with some flooding problems. There was discussion on all cities having stormwater utility fees. The City has done $25,000 repairs between Big Lake Mary and Little Lake Mary trying to fix the problems. The Council members would like to encourage Seminole County to also get involved in stormwater utilities. New businesses coming into Lake Mary: Dixon Ticonderoga (pencil mfg.) , HTE (electronics), AT&T new 3 story building, primera (Pizzaria- Uno, Orlando Sports). Builders Square is not occupied yet. Houses are selling and businesses are coming into the area. There was discussion on reclaimed water in Lake Mary. Commissioner Brender explained that Lake Mary has reclaimed water on the Boulevard, will be put in along Rinehart Road, making a full loop to 46-A. It was recommended that when the new car wash comes into Lake Mary, that they use reclaimed water. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY CALNO OCTOBER-11-95-6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Commissioner Gennell of winter springs asked Commissioner Brender having done Lake Mary Blvd. with a visioning process, what was the experience? Regarding zoning, some areas should have changed sooner -- changing from residence to offices. Some special districts of zoning need to be created, sign codes and ordinances, and beautification was a priority. The city maintains the landscaping on Lake Mary Blvd. (Seminole County does contribute some funds to the maintenance). State requirements for cutting are only twice a year. Irrigation is a very expensive part of beautification. Rinehart Road will cost $435,000. Casselberry - Commissioner Earl McMullen Three Commissioners are up for re-election and are running unopposed in the city of Casselberry. The city is fighting with the County over CRA. Altamonte - commissioner Patricia Fernandez The ci ty has a potential ambulance plan -- The ci ty of Altamonte has an Ordinance No. 237 on the books that permits the Fire Dept. to transport family members and City Hall personnel directly to the hospital. A document is being drafted to broaden the existing ordinance to cover all residents of the city. It will either stay as is or be amended. The citizens seem to want to try the new plan rather than accept the way things are with the private ambulance carrier. At the present there is no anticipated tax increase. It is estimated that it can be done with personnel and equipment already in house. It is projected to have one additional person by the third year. The Altamonte Rescue Trucks are better equipped than the average ambulance. There will be a Halloween Festival October 31st at Crane's Roost. Al tamonte ' s ISO rating has gone down to 2, which is an excellent rating for insurance purposes. (Ability to respond to a fire and have it under control in a specified amount of time. ) winter Sprinqs - commissioner cindy Gennell No report. commissioner Gennell had three items to discuss: 1) Regarding the City waiving sidewalks - School Board representative wants the City to quit waiving sidewalks and give the money to the School Board because the COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY CALNO OCTOBER-11-95-7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 schools need sidewalks. Other CALNO members would also like to hear about this proposal. (Cindy has this persons name on file) 2) Legislative Delegation - When do they usually come to talk to CALNO? (They come around January or February prior to March) . 3) In regard to Treasury: Commissioner Gennell suggested that CALNO purchase some inexpensive writing pens imprinted with CALHO to give to guest speakers, etc. The Council members asked for pricing information and then can make a decision. commissioner Fernandez had a question about reclaimed water in Casselberry? Commissioner McMullen explained that there is reclaimed water north of 436 -- There is no reclaimed water south of 436. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm. <"'(--' Secretary COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY CALNO OCTOBER-11-95-8