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Home My WebLink About1999 12 01 Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) DECEMBER I, 1999 1. Call to Order Chairperson Cindy Gennell called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. on Wednesday, December I, 1999, in the East Training Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). A moment of silence followed. Roll Call: Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, City of Winter Springs, Chairperson, present Commissioner Eddie Rose, City of Altamonte Springs, present Commissioner Linda C. Hart, City of Casselberry, present Commissioner Gary L. Brender, City of Lake Mary, present Mayor Paul Lovestrand, City of Longwood, absent Councilman Thomas Hagood, Jr., City of Oviedo, arrived at 7:44 p.m. Commissioner AA "Mac" McClanahan, City of Sanford, absent Commissioner Daryl McLain, Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, present Interim Vice President Dr. Stephen Caldwell Wright, Ph.D., Seminole Community College, absent Board Member Diane Bauer, Seminole County School Board, absent Also Present: Mr. Matt Chesler, Telecommunications Senior Coordinator, Seminole County Information Technology Department Ms. Cindy Coto, Deputy County Manager, County of Seminole Mr. Greg Holcomb, Telecommunications Manager, Seminole County Information Technology Department Mr. Stanley Stevens, Citizen Mayor Mary Lou Andrews, City of Oviedo, arrived at 7: 15 p.m. City Administrator John Drago, City of Longwood, arrived at 8:00 p.m. City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, City of Winter Springs, arrived at 8:00 p.rn. 2. Approval of November 3,1999 Minutes Commissioner Eddie Rose, City of Altamonte Springs, suggested a correction be made to page 3 of the minutes. The 22-story building referenced as the "New City Hall" is actually a building for Channel 55. Commissioner Rose also mentioned that the renovations to the Altamonte Springs City Hall have almost been completed. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) REGULAR MEETING-DECEMBER I, 1999 Page 2 of6 Chairperson Gennell asked, "Is there a Motion to approve the Minutes"? Chairperson Gennell further added, "With the correction". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BRENDER. "I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES". SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HART. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON GENNELL: AYE; COMMISSIONER ROSE: AYE; COMMISSIONER HART: AYE; COMMISSIONER BRENDER: AYE; COMMISSIONER McLAIN: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Treasurer's Report Commissioner Gary L. Brender, City of Lake Mary, advised Council that the account balance remains at $739.02. There was discussion in reference to paying bills in January of 2000; the account not collecting interest or paying monthly fees; dues; and spending. Chairperson Gennell asked, "Is there a Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report"? "SO MOVED". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McLAIN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HART. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON GENNELL: AYE; COMMISSIONER ROSE: AYE; COMMISSIONER HART: AYE; COMMISSIONER BRENDER: AYE; COMMISSIONER McLAIN: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 4. AppointmentlReappointment to the Seminole County Expressway Authority It was stated by Chairperson Gennell, "Tom Hagood is currently the Representative on there, and he wishes to remain so". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McLAIN. "SO MOVED". SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BRENDER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON GENNELL: AYE; COMMISSIONER ROSE: AYE; COMMISSIONER HART: AYE; COMMISSIONER BRENDER: A YE; COMMISSIONER McLAIN: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 5. AppointmentlReappointment to the Seminole County Tourist Development Council Chairperson Gennell stated, "I am on the Tourist Development Council, and 1 am interested in being reappointed". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 1, 1999 Page 3 of6 "SO MOVED". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McLAIN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BRENDER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON GENNELL: AYE; COMMISSIONER ROSE: AYE; COMMISSIONER HART: AYE; COMMISSIONER BRENDER: AYE; COMMISSIONER McLAIN: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 6. Date to hold the Next Meeting (January 4, January 6, or January 12, 2000) After discussion regarding possible locations and dates to hold the next meeting, the Council agreed by consensus to hold the next meeting on Wednesday, January 5,2000 at the Seminole County Sheriffs Office, provided a meeting room was available. Due to changes in recent meetings, the City of Winter Springs will be giving the program and Seminole County Board of County Commissioners will provide the dinner. Chairperson Gennell advised the Council Members to consider a suggested program title for each City, for the year 2000, in order to be prepared at the next meeting. Mayor Mary Lou Andrews. City of Oviedo. arrived at 7: 15 p.m. The Council welcomed Mayor Andrews and introductions were made. 7. Program A: Update on Seminole Government Television by the Seminole County Information Technology Department Mr. Greg Holcomb, Telecommunications Manager, and Mr. Matt Chesler, Telecommunications Senior Coordinator, of the Seminole County Information Technology Department were present. They provided the Council with copies of a "Summary of Consultant Recommendations", which had recently been presented to the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Holcomb addressed the Council about issues such as: funding~ goals~ expert staff~ equipment~ enhancements~ and cable franchises. Mr. Chesler spoke about approval of the "Summary of Consultant Recommendations" by the Board of County Commissioners~ expanded hours of broadcasting~ upgrades to the broadcast facility and equipment; the concept of Seminole Government Television acting similar to a "network" for the Cities in the County~ recent developments~ participation and feedback from the Cities~ live broadcasting; and consultant recommendations. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) REGULAR MEETING-DECEMBER 1, 1999 Page 4 of6 Discussion ensued regarding the progression of Seminole Government Television~ improvements~ individual Cities providing videotapes of the meetings~ the "Great job" Staff is doing~ compiling contact names from each City~ and franchise agreements. Mr. Holcomb and Mr. Chesler departed at 7:42 p.m. 8. Program B: Courthouse Update by Seminole County Commissioner Daryl G. McLain Ms. Cindy Coto, Deputy County Manager, County of Seminole, presented the Council with information regarding the Courthouse Expansion. Councilman Thomas Hagood, Jr., City of Oviedo, arrived at 7:44 p.m. Ms. Coto spoke to the Council about the history of the Courthouse~ studies that were performed~ the first option of acquiring the Sanford City Hall~ the second option of constructing a Criminal Justice Facility~ cost estimates for both options~ the Board of County Commissioner's decision to build a Criminal Justice facility and to renovate the existing courthouse~ and the current status of the process. There was discussion regarding Request for Proposals being sent out~ a timeline for completion~ separation of court services~ and potential locations for the new building. City Administrator John Drago, City of Longwood, arrived at 8:00 p.m. City Manager Ronald w: McLemore, City of Winter Springs, arrived at 8:00 p.m. Tape liS ide B Ms. Coto and the Council continued discussing multiple courthouses~ security~ maintaining normal operations while renovating~ the County's judicial needs~ maintenance of the new and existing buildings; and the condition of the Seminole County Services Building. 9. Other Business There was no "Other Business" discussed. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) REGULAR MEETING-DECEMBER 1, 1999 Page 5 of6 10. Reports from Members City of Oviedo Councilman Thomas Hagood, Jr, City of Oviedo, again introduced Mayor Mary Lou Andrews~ and thanked the Council for his reappointment to the Seminole County Expressway Authority. Seminole County Board of County Commissioners Commissioner Daryl McLain, Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, said, "I would just like to say, for the record, that I do not support the current courthouse plan". He further commented on the history of the plan to build the new courthouse~ and the costs. Commissioner McLain spoke to the Council about a "Proposal for a new transportation plan", which involved eliminating the tolls on the Greeneway in order to relieve traffic problems on Interstate 4. "I WOULD LIKE TO SEE CALNO, YOU KNOW, SUPPORT THAT CONCEPT THAT WE INVESTIGATED AND I THINK IT'S AN IDEA OF MERIT THAT NEEDS TO BE ANSWERED IN A RESPONSffiLE WAY". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McLAIN. SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HAGOOD. COMMISSIONER BRENDER STATED, "I WOULDN'T BE PREPARED FOR A VOTE, I WOULD CERTAINLY SUPPORT THE IDEA OF LOOKING IN TO IT". CHAIRPERSON GENNELL REPLIED, "THAT'S WHAT HE'S LOOKING FOR, LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE". DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON GENNELL: AYE; COMMISSIONER ROSE: AYE; COMMISSIONER HART: AYE; COMMISSIONER BRENDER: AYE; COMMISSIONER McLAIN: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. There was continued discussion of the plan~ and addressing the needs of Seminole County. Mr. Stanley Stevens, Citizen, informed the Council of the opening of the Lake Proctor Wilderness Area, in Geneva, on December 11, 1999. City of Winter Springs No Report CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINlITES COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) REGULAR MEETING-DECEMBER I, 1999 Page 6 of6 City of Altamonte Springs Commissioner Eddie Rose, City of Altamonte Springs, spoke about the number of Senior Citizen Retirement Centers that are being developed in the City. City of Casselberry Commissioner Linda Hart, City of Casselberry, told the Council about the City approving an additional Homestead Exemption in the amount of $5,000.00 for Seniors who's income is less than $20,000.00 per year. Commissioner Hart also wished everyone Happy Holidays. City of Lake Mary Commissioner Gary L. Brender, City of Lake Mary, spoke about an incident that happened at the City's new Parks Maintenance building, in which the roof had collapsed; options for a new tennis facility; the City's tree lighting ceremony; the State Road 46 entrance/exit ramp at the GreeneWay; and the Commission's approval of a new building for American International Group, Incorporated (AIG). Discussion ensued regarding a gateway overlay for State Road 46; billboards; and the possible locations of a Wal-Mart being constructed. Prior to Adjournment, Commissioner Rose advised the Council that the City of Altamonte Springs' Tree Lighting Ceremony had been moved to Crane's Roost Park. 11. Adjournment Chairperson Gennell wished everyone Happy Holidays, and adjourned the Meeting at 8:42 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Amy R Lovingfoss Interim Assistant City Clerk DOCS\boards\CALNO\a111\minutes\120 I 99.doc