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Home My WebLink About1996 01 10 Minutes COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY JANUARY 10, 1996 The Council of Local Governments in Seminole County held a meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 1996 at 7:00 P. M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. MEMBERS PRESENT Commissioner Gary Brender, Lake Mary Commissioner Whitey Eckstein, Sanford Commissioner Cindy Gennell, Winter Springs Commissioner Earl McMullen, Casselberry Commissioner Ron Sargent, Longwood Board Member Larry Strickler, Seminole County school Board MEMBERS ABSENT Commissioner Pat Fernandez, Altamonte Springs Councilman Torn Hagood, Jr., Oviedo Commissioner Pat Warren, Seminole County Commission GUESTS Gerald Brinton, Director, Seminole County Expressway Authority William A. Simmons, City Manager, Sanford Janet R. Dougherty, City Clerk, Sanford CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Eckstein at 7:04 P. M., followed by a moment of silent meditation and Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Commissioner McMullen, seconded by Commissioner Gennell, Minutes of the November 1, 1995 and the December 6, 1995 Meetings were approved as submitted. TREASURER'S REPORT Commissioner Brender reported the balance in the account is $656.66. [Commissioner Warren joined the meeting.] PROGRAM GERALD BRINTON, SEMINOLE COUNTY EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY Mr. Brinton distributed information packets to the members and reported that the National Highway System Bill signed by President Clinton in early December provided fifty-two and one-half million dollars for the "missing link" and the state has provided about 18 million dollars in matching funds, for a total of about 71 million dollars for right-of-way acquisition, which is now fully funded. The Expressway Authority has just finalized 100% right-of-way maps. None of the beltway has received any federal funding, which is unlike any other city this size. The Express Authority realized several years ago that toll revenue projections for this last link would not be sufficient to build this and that federal funds must be obtained. The number of interchanges and bridges in such a short distance makes this portion expensive, plus the right-of-way is also very expensive. Construction cost is 107 million dollars. The Expressway Authority just received eight million dollars from the state to finish the design plan. The Expressway Authority has environmental permits for the 6 miles, has the right-of-way funded, has the design plan funded, and is now looking for construction funding. It is anticipated that toll revenue will cover about 40 million dollars, leaving a 57 million dollar shortfall. Senator Ostalkiewicz is going to sponsor legislation to try to get 75 million dollars, as well as funding for the western beltway. Last month, the MPO deleted from the long range plans the portion of the western beltway between 1-4 and 441 and substituted upgrading 46 (needs plan, not funded) to four lanes into Lake County until beyond the sensitive Wekiva area and then building an arterial road to connect to the beltway. Commissioner Warren reported it is important to note that the MPO has recognized the "missing link" as the most important link, and this has been communicated to the legislators. Mr. Brinton reported it will take about a year and a half to purchase the right-of-way, during which time the Expressway Authority will be finishing the construction plans, for "best case scenario" of starting construction June of 1998, and opening in the Spring of 2000. Mr. Brinton reviewed the map showing interchanges and bridges and reported travel between 1-4 and Rinehart Road will be non-toll. He reviewed the handout showing traffic statistics for the past year. Mr. Brinton reported E-Pass is coming to Seminole County, hopefully in the same pass as Orange County. Acting Chairman Eckstein thanked Mr. Brinton for attending and presented him with a CALNO pen. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Commissioner Eckstein reported for Commissioner Fernandez that there is a conflict with CALNO's appointment on the Tourist Development Council, where CALNO erroneously removed Councilperson Hagood and placed Commissioner McMullen on it. Commissioner Warren reported the November Minutes show Commissioner Benson was nominated for appointment, pending her reappointment to CALNO by County road improvements funded by the Penny Sales Tax: Airport Boulevard from 17-92 to 46 will be four-Ianed in two different contracts; the county is finishing Sanford Avenue; the county is preparing to four-lane the western portion of C46A from the west side of 1-4 to Upsala Road as one phase with another phase later. A lot of the road projects are being done before we get to Level of Service "F". Court House location: The city is still working closely with the county on the Court House location, especially on the studies that have to be done to address phasing in the Court House construction and phasing in the parking requirements, and he is hopeful we can agree that it stays in downtown Sanford. Further, he believes it will be lowest cost to the Seminole County taxpayers to keep the Court House in downtown Sanford rather than building an entire new Court House somewhere else. Airport: The new International Departures Terminal and car rental agency are taking shape. Sanford is hosting the March Tri-county League of Cities Meeting, which will probably be held at the terminal. Housing construction: Several smaller (100 or so unit) housing projects are in various stages of planning and construction on the west side of town, north and south of C46A, for average size/price housing. Commissioner Eckstein reported that the city's Charter Advisory Committee recommended two major Charter changes: that the city's election date be changed from December to March; and that the Police Chief by hired by, responsible to, and work for the City Manager instead of the City Commission. Further, the city will hold a Charter Referendum at the city's election in December 1996 at which time there will be three Commission seats to be filled, the Mayor's and two Commissioners'. SEMINOLE COUNTY Commissioner Warren requested that Lake Mary provide recommended buffering requirements when Lake Mary, Sanford and Seminole County meet to discuss vertical concerns. Wall on private property on Red Bug: Two of the four who agreed to participate have now backed out; and she believes Seminole County will participate if Casselberry will participate and if the owners cooperate. Commissioner McMullen reported the city asked the property owners to each donate five feet for an easement so the city could pay for the wall, and the owners refused. Rails to Trails: This is on the top of the funding list in Tallahassee. This is a very positive project that will fulfill the quality of community that the governments in Seminole County have committee to. Economic Development Commission: There are people coming in daily with high salary jobs; and having the jobs here in Seminole County will lessen the traffic impact on Orange County when the jobs are in Seminole County. She would like to have the EDC to draw new business as well as assist existing local businesses to expand and would hire a county person to assist if they were designated to assist the local businesses. Ambulance: Sanford is the only entity not participating. Commissioner Eckstein reported Sanford will probably have to participate if the other entities participate; and that there will probably be unanticipated capital costs in order to participate. City Manager Simmons reported the Fire Chief reports the ambulance company says it can continue to provide ambulance service if Sanford wants to continue to have the service. Further, if more service is provided, the city will have to charge for it. Commissioner Gennell reported Casselberry provides the only free service, and had to raise the tax rate in order to provide it; and that Winter springs requires that the $180.00 fee go directly into an enterprise fund. City Manager Simmons asked if any city has considered creating a (prepaid) emergency transport utility. [Commissioner Eckstein and Commissioner McMullen briefly left the meeting, then returned.] Flea Market: Commissioner Warren reported the Courts have ruled they have a property right to do that. City Manager Simmons reported he will discuss this at the next City Commission Meeting and will recommend that it still is not an appropriate use of the property north of 46. Public Safety building and Court House: Commissioner Warren reported the Public Safety building design is complete and the project will be moving forward; Court House space needs are being analyzed, and she is committed to the Court House remaining in downtown Sanford. Baseball: There will be a meeting on this in February. She voted against it because there are needs allover the county, and this is an enormous monetary commitment and would create new needs for transportation, etc., and does not bring in the business that something like a Civic Center would bring in. Oviedo mall: Commissioner Warren reported there has been a lawsuit filed by the mall against the homeowners and Moti Khemlani, personally, for capricious activity. Agricultural Museum: The county has been vying for an Agricultural Museum on the Yankee Lake property on highway 46, this would be the only state agricultural museum and the state is looking for addi tional land on which to run buffalo, cows and horses, and within the next couple of weeks the county should hear that it is in the final running of five or six. February and March Meeting locations: Mr. Strickler and the City of Longwood, and Commissioner McMullen was selected as the alternate appointment. Further, the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners acted on that recommendation last night. Acting Chairman Eckstein reported the problem is that based on incorrect information that Councilperson Hagood was leaving the Council, CALNO removed him, when in fact he wants to remain the CALNO representative. After discussion, Mr. Strickler moved to appoint Commissioner McMullen as CALNO's representative on the Tourist Development Council. Seconded by Commissioner Brender and carried by unanimous voice vote. NEW BUSINESS ELECTION OF OFFICERS Acting Chairman Eckstein turned the Chair over to Mr. Strickler. Commissioner Eckstein nominated Commissioner Gennell as Chairman. Seconded by Commissioner McMullen. Commissioner McMullen moved to close the nominations. Seconded by Commissioner Sargent. Commissioner Warren moved to appoint Commissioner Gennell Chairman by acclamation. Seconded by Commissioner McMullen and carried by unanimous voice vote. Commissioner Gennell then took the Chair. commissioner Warren nominated Commissioner Brender as Treasurer. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein. Mr. Strickler moved to close the nominations and appoint Commissioner Brender Treasurer by acclamation. Seconded by Commissioner Warren and carried by unanimous voice vote. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS ALTAMONTE SPRINGS commissioner Gennell reported Commissioner Fernandez is absent due to an injury. CASSELBERRY Commissioner McMullen reported Steak & Shake broke ground in front of Target; the Police Department will break ground February 1st; a mattress warehouse will open February 1st in the old Tire Kingdom building on 436; and the CRA is expected to provide additional funding that will bring the city close to its desired, projected timeframe for Seminole Plaza renovations. LAKE MARY Commissioner Brender reported Holiday Inn is discussing with the Planning and Zoning Commission a proposed 101 room four story Holiday Inn Express on a Northpoint Industrial Park site; Seminole County has been very receptive on some of Lake Mary's incentive grants, the AT & T program has been adopted, the BellSouth Mobility and the Dual, Inc. incentive grants are in process; the Police Department design phase should be well underway in the next three to four months; there have been numerous problems with Rinehart Road right-of-way acquisition; the Community Improvement Association provided the new sign in front of the City Hall complex; Lake Mary is exploring some joint meetings with Sanford and possibly Seminole County to look at some of the difficult situations that are going to come up with development in the border areas; and a new car care center is going in next to the Longhorn Steakhouse. LONGWOOD Commissioner Gennell announced, for Commissioner Benson, that it was a pleasure to serve this year. Commissioner Sargent reported the city has taken over the SR434 right-of-way maintenance through an agreement with the state whereby the state will pay Longwood the same amount the state would normally pay to have the right-of-way maintained; a Planned Unit Development for Palmetto Reserve, 98 homes in the $110,000 to $115,000 price range, was approved for the northwest side of 427 just past the Downtown Historic District; Longwood Club Subdivision is in planning; approved establishing Longwood's own fire service which should begin in February; Mr. Ali Jawad, who owns a Mobile station at the intersection of 434 and 427, is the Businessman of the Month; Consolidated Labels built a new building and received the Beautification Award for the Month; and the city is working wi th the high school, for the high school to furnish engraved/carved wooden directional signs for the area around City Hall. SANFORD At Commissioner Eckstein's request Mr. Simmons gave the following report: Mall area: The mall is still building on their out-parcels; they have acquired some property previously owned by Holiday Inn and sold it to another developer to be joined with one of the mall out- parcels to create another small 400,000 to 500,000 square foot retail power center to go tandem with the Gateway power center across the street which is now permitted for their build-out. Immediately to the east of Gateway, Eoghan Kelley is planning a commercial project with frontage on Rinehart Road just south of 46. The most significant thing is the city did a very large economic incentive program, the CRA, for building some roads and putting in some infrastructure. The mall itself is the only thing within the tax increment district; all the rest of this building happening there now is not included in the tax increment, therefore, the money will come to the city as well as the county, 100%. Further, this is a very successful venture already, even though 15 years of bond payments remain. The ZOM property, just across Rinehart Road in the county, is going through a PD rezone now for additional commercial development. commissioner Warren concurred to switch the locations, with the School Board hosting the February Meeting and Seminole County hosting the March Meeting. SCHOOL BOARD: Mr. Strickler stated he will report school Board items at another time. WINTER SPRINGS: Commissioner Gennell reported Winter Springs' new City Manager is Ronald McLemore, from Stuart. HOPE PROGRAM Commissioner Gennell reminded members to submit their reports for the HOPE Program. 1996 MEETING FORMAT AND PROGRAMS After discussion, the Board concurred to have one program per meeting with subjects to include elections, a presentation by the county's lobbyist, Rails to Trails, 17-92, Well Connected Communities, and a legislative update; member reports be given uninterrupted with a question/answer/discussion period following; and have the food ready at 6:30 P. M. and begin the meeting at 7:00 P. M. ADJOURN On motion of Commissioner Eckstein, seconded McMullen and carried by unanimous voice vote, adjourned at 9:14 P. M. by Commissioner the meeting was Respectfully submitted, (1~1(. ~~ ~net R. DOugher~, Cit~ Clerk City of Sanford CENTRAL FLORIDA GREENEWA Y S.R. 417 ,. ~ r ~7~~'- u~"^__ u:_~__ )1" / lei' A)" SIC\lINOI.E COUNT. 1 ct ~ .~ .#.~ ~'ICAUI...1lI0llSMOSOl'FUT a:: J. 0 S 10 15 .. \, .... 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