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COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY
MAY 1, 1996 MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The Council of Local Governments in Seminole County meeting was called to order by
Chairperson Gennell on Wednesday, May 1, 1996 at 7:15 pm., in the Commission Chambers,
Altamonte Springs City Hall, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, Florida.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein, City of Sanford
Commissioner Pat Warren, Seminole County Commission
Commissioner Cindy Gennell, City of Winter Springs
Commissioner Pat Fernandez, City of Altamonte Springs
Commissioner Gary Brender, City of Lake Mary
MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilman Tom Hagood, Jr., City of Oviedo (Absence due to Active Navy Duty)
Mr. Larry Strickler, Seminole County School Board
Commissioner Earl McMullen, City of Casselberry
Commissioner Ron Sargent, City of Longwood
ALSO PRESENT
Stan Stevens, Chuluota Citizen
Kristin Hotaling, University of Central Florida Student Intern
Altamonte Springs Staff: Pam McFarland, Planning Division Manager
Dawn St.Clair, CRA Marketing Director
Glenn Forrest, City Engineer
John Sember, Land Managment Coordinator
Janice G. Goebel, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Fernandez, second by Commissioner Warren, to approve minutes of
March 6, 1996 Regular Meeting and March 26, 1996 Special Meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Fernandez, second by Commissioner Warren, to approve minutes of
Apri13, 1996 Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes - Council of Local Governments in Seminole County
May I. 1996 Meeting
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TREASURER'S REPORT
Commissioner Brender reported an ending balance of $607.29. He noted all dues have been
received except Seminole County.
PROGRAM
a) New Development Review System
Presented by STAR Trek EPIQ (Quality Improvement)Team representatives:
Pam McFarland, Planning Division Manager
Dawn St.Clair, CRA Marketing Director
Glenn Forrest, City Engineer
John Sember, Land Managment Coordinator
Ms. McFarland introduced the staff present and gave a brief summary of the Team, it's Mission
Statement and an overview of the task of the Team. She explained the data gathering process and
that "minutes" are now kept of the Design Review Board meetings with the developers. Those
"minutes" are given to the developer so there is no misunderstanding in what is required of the
developer.
Mr. Forrest, City Engineer, gave a comparison analysis of the old process, which took up to 180
days, and the new process, which takes approximately 120 days. He explained the major
difference is change in authority of the review boards and staff. The Planning Board now has the
preliminary site plan approval and can approve variances and major waivers. The City staff then
have the authority to approve the Final Site Plans.
Commissioner Warren questioned "minutes" being taken of meetings and inconsistencies with
changes in ideas with different meetings. Ms. McFarland stressed the Sufficiency Checklist used
when the City accepts plans which documents and circumvents problems. Mr. Forrest then
explained the importance of the pre-app meetings.
Chairperson Gennell questioned if the "system" addresses the size of the project. Mr. Forrest
explained that each project is treated alike but that small scale projects can be expedited. The
City's one contact person for developers is John Sember.
Dawn St.Clair, CRA Marketing Director, briefly updated the Board on two (2) new projects
proposed for the Central Business District. They are:
I) Embassy Suites Hotel will be adding 50,000 sq. ft., of which will include 6,000 sq.
ft. of meeting space and a new tower.
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2) Channel 55 is looking to develop a project which will include two (2) towers, one
(1) being a hotel and one (1) being an office building, and a broadcasting building,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Review of By-Laws of CALNO
Chairperson Gennell distributed copies of current and recommended by-laws, There was
discussion concerning each City appointing a non-elected member to the Board. The idea was
declined and it was decided to amend Page Two, Article III to read, ": representative must be an
elected official".
There was additional discussion concerning a Vice Chairperson which was not indicated on Page
Three. Presently the Vice Chairperson, in the absence of the Chairperson, is the representative of
the agency hosting the meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Eckstein, second by Commissioner Fernandez, to approve the CALNO
By-Laws with the one amendment noted above. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Gennell opened discussion on incorporation of CALNO. The Board decided it was
not advisable to incorporate due to the cost of incorporation renewal.
There was further discussion concerning the by-laws relative to timely review. It was decided to
make it procedural policy only, not written within the by-laws, that the by-laws be reviewed
annually.
NEW BUSINESS
a) New Stationery
Chairperson Gennell circulated a sample sketch recommendation for the new letterhead. After
some discussion, it was decided Commissioner Eckstein would contact the Art Department at
Seminole High School for their assistance in designing a new logo. Commissioner Eckstein will
bring the information to the next scheduled CALNO meeting to be held in Casselberry. The item
was tabled until the next meeting.
Chairperson Gennell reported the program, at the April meeting, by St. Johns River Water
Management District was very informative and she distributed packets to those Board members
who had been absent from the April meeting.
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May I, 1996 Meeting
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REPORTS FROM MEMBERS
Sanford-- Commissioner Eckstein reported Lake Mary's new movie theater opened recently at
the Seminole Towne Centre.
Seminole County-- Commissioner Warren reported there will be a referendum on the ballot
concerning stormwater. She also commented she intended to ask the Altamonte Springs City
Engineer about the pumping of Lake Orienta, while he was present at the meeting.
Seminole County is looking at cutting their incentive program. They are looking more to an
incentive program for small businesses, encouraging expansion.
Other items Seminole County is considering is space needs at the Courthouse and the need for a
County Convention Center.
Winter Springs-- Chairperson Gennell distributed the latest print of the Winter Springs News
newspaper.
She further reported the City Manager is looking for a reduction in millage rates. She also
reported the City of Winter Springs has filed a complaint on the City of Altamonte Springs for the
dumping of storm water through Casselberry into Winter Springs.
The City of Winter Springs is looking at a new pension plan. Chairperson Gennell explained the
plan to the Board.
Chairperson Gennell announced that this would be the last meeting Kristin Hotaling, the
University of Central Florida Student Intern, would be attending, as Kristin will be graduating this
year. Congratulations and Best Wishes were expressed to Kristin.
Altamonte Springs-- Commissioner Fernandez deferred Commissioner Warrens' question about
pumping Lake Orienta to the next meeting, allowing her more time to gather the information.
Commissioner Fernandez reminded the Board of the picture in the Orlando Sentinel recently of
Fire Chief Tom Siegfried at Chernobol. She explained his trip was part of his serving as the
President of the International Fire Chief Association.
Commissioner Fernandez distributed an agenda of events scheduled at Cranes Roost Lake Park.
She specifically invited everyone to the July 4th celebration.
Commissioner Fernandez also distributed copies of the most recent published Kaleidoscope. The
City of Altamonte Springs' news letter. She also referenced the redevelopment of the Central
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Business District which had been reported by City staff earlier in the meeting.
Commissioner Fernandez finished her report by proclaiming her Son, Warren, will be finishing his
second Masters Degree and has been offered a job with Mitsubishi in Osaka, Japan. He will be
moving to Japan for three years. The Board congratulated Commissioner Fernandez.
Lake M ary-- Commissioner Brender announced Lake Mary has adopted a new Pension Plan. The
new plan is for all employees except Police & Fire. They have gone with ICMA and picked a full-
option plan (cafeteria style). The City will pay 5% and the employee can pay any amount up to
15% of their salary. They are now looking at the Police & Fire plans.
Commissioner Brender reported on the following developments in Lake Mary:
1) Centex development which is a large site at Highway 17-92 and Weldon Blvd. It
will be a multi-use development with 180,000 sq. ft. of office space. The
preliminary site plan has just been approved.
2) Pizzuti is developing at Premiere Blvd.
3) HTE is building a large facility at Heathrow.
4) There are two hotel sites being looked at for a Wyndham Hotel and a Quality Inn.
A Holiday Inn Express will already be opening soon.
5) AT&T held a grand opening on May 18th.
6) Channel 65 is looking to develop a site complex.
7) Bell South Mobility is developing a switching and office complex.
Commissioner Brender expressed continued concern relative to the noise problem with the
airport. He said they are looking to realign the runway to alleviate some noise.
Lastly, Commissioner Brender invited everyone to the Taste of Lake Mary to be held at Heathrow
on May 16th. Cost for the event is $30.00.
Chairperson Gennell added to her report that they have broken ground on a new Public Safety
Complex on Moss Rd.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Janice G. Goebel. Deputy City Clerk
City of Altamonte Springs, Florida