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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 04 01 Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) APRIL 01,1998 The Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO) held a meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., at the City of Altamonte Springs City Hall, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, Florida. 1. Call to Order Silent Meditation Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order at 7:18 p.m. by CALNO Chairperson ICommissioner Cindy Gennell. A moment of silence was held. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. 2. Roll Call- the following members were in attendance: City of Altamonte Springs, Commissioner Eddie Rose City of Casselberry, Commissioner Al Clark City of Lake Mary, Commissioner Gary Brender City of Winter Springs, Commissioner/CALNO Chairperson Cindy Gennell Seminole Community College, Vice-President John Garmon Seminole County Commission, Commissioner Grant Maloy Also present were: City of Altamonte Springs, Commissioner Robert Lerner Dr. Barbara Kuhn, Seminole County School Board Chairman 3. Approval of March 4t\ 1998 Minutes Moved by Commissioner Rose, seconded by Commissioner Brender, to accept the minutes of March 4, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Treasurer's Report Commissioner Gary Brender, Treasurer, stated that he has received and deposited all membership dues, and the current balance is $ 923.26. Moved by Commissioner Rose, seconded by Commissioner Maloy, to accept the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) APRIL 01, 1998 Page 2 of 6 5. Program A: Update on the Education/Government Cable Channel Television Issue Commissioner Gennell reported she is awaiting report from the college as to their acceptance of the Interlocal Agreement. Vice-President Garmon reported that the agreement will be going to the Board at their April 13th meeting, with a recommendation for approval from staff. Commissioner Gennell reported that Lake Mary will be holding a workshop on April 2nd to discuss the issue. She also reported the City of Casselberry is delaying their address of the matter, and the City of Altamonte Springs is not addressing the matter at this time. Commissioner Gennell explained that it is merely a basic interlocal agreement - "it will cost nothing to get in, and it will cost nothing to get out". Commissioner Maloy reported that Seminole County is addressing the issue of broadcasting their meetings. They have directed staff to review and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Gennell stated that those agencies which do not adopt the Interlocal Agreement will not be included in the use of the channel. Vice-President Garmon requested Commissioner Gennell present the issue to the SCC Board at a workshop. Commissioner Gennell agreed if there is no scheduling conflict. 6. Program B: Parliamentary Procedures Presented by: Dr. Barbara Kuhn, SCPS Board Chairman Dr. Kuhn reviewed her handouts with the Council. She addressed the issues of: 1. Remembering Order and Types of Motions, to include: Incidental Motions Main Motions Privileged Motions Subsidiary Motions Dr. Kuhn provided a rhyming acronyms the aid in remembering the subsidiary motion's rank order for consideration. 2. Knowing Procedures for Making, Seconding, or Amending Motions MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) APRIL 01, 1998 Page 3 of 6 3. Learning Differences Between Motions and Procedures Often Confused 4. Recalling Motions Requiring a 2/3 Vote 5. Remembering Motions Requiring No Second 6. Recognizing the Chairman's Role in Conducting Business Dr. Kuhn also provided a list of shortcuts for mastering motions. She explained that parliamentary procedure provides an efficient, orderly manner to conduct a meeting that respects the way of the minority and majority. Dr. Kuhn strongly urged any agency which has not adopted the use of Robert's Rules of Order, to propose it to their Board/Commission. She further explained that a meeting is for the purpose of taking care of business as quickly as possible, where the need for a lot of discussion should be covered in a workshop. Commissioner Gennell stated that use of Robert's Rules of Order is also a good tool to use in defusing stress between Board/Commission members, using the process of addressing the issue through the Chairman. Dr. Kuhn also suggested the meeting be held in a formal manner, including addressing fellow Board/Commission members by their title and last name. Keeping the meeting formal tends to also diffuse problems. Commissioner Brender asked if there is a way to stop a motion between the making of a motion and the second. Dr. Kuhn replied the best way would be for someone to second the motion "for discussion". She also explained that the maker of the motion may not vote against the motion, however the person who seconded the motion may vote against the motion. The only option the maker of the motion has is to withdraw the motion prior to the vote. Commission Gennell asked if the motion dies for lack of a second, can it be brought up again later in the meeting by the same person? Dr. Kuhn stated that would probably be a waste of time since it will likely die again. It was a general consensus of the Council that parliamentary procedure could be an excellent tool for control of a meeting. Prior to reports from members, Commissioner Gennell distributed (1) CALNO program schedule for the remainder of the year; (2) updated CALNO member list; and (3) CALNO By Laws. MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) APRIL 01, 1998 Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Clark stated that St. John's Water Management District will be presenting at the May meeting concerning Water Management Issue. He also reported that they have just moved into the renovated City Hall and the phone number has been changed. He will provide the new number to the Council secretary. 7. Reports from Members Altamonte Springs Commissioner Rose reported the following: 1. The Vietnam Moving Wall, on display at Cranes Roost Park last week, was a huge success. Over 6,000 children visited the wall. 2. Next event at Cranes Roost Park will be the Crescendo at Cranes Roost - a performance by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Event to be held April 26th. City of Casselberry Commissioner Clark reported the following: 1. Next CALNO meeting will be held at the "new" renovated City Hall. The program will include a presentation by SJWRMD - Water 2020. They have determined the water needs in Central Florida and will be placing water restrictions accordingly. 2. The Adult Entertainment issue is moving slowly. 3. He questions, as a result of the tornado, is there any fall out from the disaster that CALNO needs to address (ie., interlocal agreements, emergency plans, etc.) Commissioner Gennell stated that one million dollars collateral damage happened a block from her home, and yet in her contacts with agencies, she has heard nothing but praise for the response and support. She also advised that State of Florida Emergency Management conducts a seminar each year for elected officials. Usually it is held at the Five Points location. From what she has heard, Seminole County is the most cohesive in emergency management/preparedness. She requested that Grant Maloy coordinate a report of the tornado at the meeting sponsored by Seminole County. Commissioner Maloy stated the only complaint he heard was that there was no siren system in place to alert residents of the pending danger. He said there was a run on the radios which receive the emergency signal. Discussion of the Council noted that the radios may be purchased for approximately $14.00-$60.00, depending on the appliance functions. 4. The Casselberry Fire Chief is promoting the use of a can which screws, or attaches by magnets, into the hood over stoves. The can contains a baking soda powder which extinguished a stove top fire. He urged each agency to have their fire chiefs contact Casselberry's chief to obtain information. MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) APRIL 01, 1998 Page 5 of 6 Citv of Lake Mary Commissioner Brender reported the following: 1. Lake Mary Days was a huge success with a great turnout. 2. There was a vote to grant economic incentives to a financial management company building in Heathrow. 3. A single user is looking at developing the Pizzuti property with a 350,000 square foot office building. This should wind down the economic incentive program in Lake Mary. 4. They are changing the downtown district to higher density - apartments above and businesses below. Lake Mary is 65% commercial & office. 5. The City purchased property at the comer of Lake Mary Blvd and Reinhart Road to use as: a turn lane, an entry feature for Lake Mary, a park, a bus turn-around, and trail head for the new trail. The trailhead concerpt includes a twelve (12) foot pavement. Commissioner Gennell questioned Seminole County's adult entertainment grandfathering agreement, as to once a business is sold, does the grandfather clause stop. Commissioner Maloy replied that the grandfather agreement runs with the location/property, not the business. City of Winter Springs Commissioner Gennell reported the following: 1. The Town Center design, at a cost of approximately $200,000.00, creates a new concept structure for development. The City is obtaining green space and will be installing infrastructure. Then development will only be allowed in conformance with the design. 2. The Winter Springs Mayor/City Attorney issue is a Charter issue. No further discussion. Seminole Community College Vice-President gave no further report than what was given during the meeting. Seminole Countv Commission Commissioner Maloy reported the following: 1. The controversial issue of the light rail, originally had a unanimous vote of the Board. Now there is a 3-2 vote in favor of the CSX proposal. MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) APRIL 01, 1998 Page 6 of 6 2. The "Risky Business" adult entertainment establishment was grand fathered to save litigation. The push was for adult entertainment to be placed in the industrial area with restrictions. "Risky Business" has now filed suit against the County's denial of their liquor license. 3. Adjournment Chairperson Gennell adjourned the meeting at 9: 12 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Janice G. Goebel, Deputy City Clerk City of Altamonte Springs