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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 12 06 Minutes COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) MINUTES DECEMBER 6, 2000 1. Call to Order Chairperson Cindy Gennnell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at the City of Winter Springs, 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 Steve W 01:fram, City of Altamonte Springs, present Commissioner Linda C. Hart, City of Casselberry, present Commissioner Gary L. Brender, City of Lake Mary, present Commissioner Dan Anderson, City of Longwood, present Councilman Robert Dallari, City of Oviedo, absent Commissioner Brady Lessard, City of Sanford, absent Commissioner Daryl McLain, Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, absent Vice President Dr. David T. Harrison, Ph.D., Seminole Community College, absent Board Member Diane Bauer, Seminole County School Board, absent Also Present: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, City of Winter Springs Commissioner Michael S. Blake, City of Winter Springs City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, City of Winter Springs Assistant to the City Manager Richard Greenwood, City of Winter Springs City Administrator John Drago, City of Longwood Mr. Richard Gennell, Citizen Mr. Stan Stevens, Citizen .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED, AS DOCUMENTED. .:. 4. Program A: Update on the City of Winter Springs' Town Center Presented By: Mr. Ronald ~ McLemore, City Manager City Manager, Ronald W. McLemore welcomed all CALNO Members to the City of Winter Springs. Manager McLemore began his presentation by identifying his number one goal as the "Four (4) Plex Conversion Program"; and that the program consists of the following: Phase I - the rehabilitation of fifty-five (55) housing units; and Phase II - issues related to the sales/financing of the rehabilitated units. Discussion continued COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) MINUTES MEETING - DECEMBER 6,2000 PAGE20F5 regarding the beneficial impact to the rehabilitated area; and he noted the decrease of police activity in the area. Additionally, Manager McLemore informed Council Members of the proposed revitalization of the West Side which would include improvements to the following: commercial properties; signalization; landscape; roads; and parks. Specifically related to the Town Center, Manager McLemore highlighted for Council Members the following major progress points: agreements obtained with surrounding landowners; the acquisition of properties; acreage that has been slated for park preservation areas; a $600,000.00 State approved acquisition; greenspace areas; acquisitions of the Parker and Jessup Shores properties; the overall GreeneWay Preservation System; the proposed supermarket; and the "single family townhome development" of eighty-eight (88) units. Manager McLemore briefly discussed proposed Rezonings; and the creation of the "Interchange District" located at 417 and State Road 434 (East). Lastly, Manager McLemore updated Council Members regarding the proposed "Village Walk Development"; current and future Annexations; and the planned overhaul to the City's Information and Automation System and the committed investment. Mayor Paul P. Partyka thanked Council Members for their attendance; and spoke briefly regarding the high profile Town Center Development; transportation issues; and the importance of neighborhoods reinvesting in themselves. Manager McLemore departedfrom the meeting at 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of the November 1,2000 Regular Meeting Minutes Commissioner Gary Brender, City of Lake Mary, asked for the following corrections: Page two (2) line thirty-six (36) should be: "of retail space, and 500 housing units." Page four (4) line two (2) should be: "area averages around $250-300,000." Commissioner Gennell asked how many "units". Page five (5) line twenty (20) should be: "a 6-lane bridge, which is three lanes on both sides with a breakdown lane. They will". Page five (5) line twenty-one (21) should be: "fully construct that bridge, disassemble the old bridge, then build another six (6) lanes on". Chairperson Gennell asked for a Motion to approve the Minutes as amended. "SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HART. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) MINUTES MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 2000 PAGE 3 OF 5 3. Treasurer's Report Commissioner Brender, City of Lake Mary advised the Council that the current account balance was $964.58; and that the notices for dues would be mailed in January. "I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HART. SECONDED. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairperson Gennell welcomed Commissioner Steve Wolfram, City of Altamonte Springs who replaces Commissioner Eddie Rose; and noted that Councilman Robert Dallari, was the newly appointed Representative from the City of Oviedo. 5. Program B: Program Planning for the Year 2001 January 3, 2001 City of Altamonte Springs - To be determined. February 7, 2001 City of Casselberry - To be determined. March 7, 2001 City of Lake Mary - Update on the "Greeneway Missing Link" April 4, 2001 City of Longwood - To be determined. May 2, 2001 City of Oviedo - To be determined. June 6, 2001 City of Sanford - To be determined. September 5, 2001 Seminole County Commission - To be determined. October 3,2001 Seminole County School Board - To be determined. (The Clerk was asked to lock in and confirm this date with the School Board) November 7,2001 City of Winter Springs - To be determined. December 5, 2001 (Chairperson Gennell suggested leaving this date open for the Representative from the Seminole Community College.) COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) MINUTES MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 2000 PAGE 4 OF 5 6. Reports From Members: City of Lake Mary Commissioner Brender, City of Lake Mary, advised Members of his first meeting with the Seminole County Expressway Authority; and possibly requesting a Resolution from CALNO in support of two (2) issues related to the ability to run small connector roads from the Greene W ay on to 46A and the redesign of exit lighting. Tape I/Side B Additionally, Commissioner Brender stated that since the construction of the Police Department building was under budget and ahead of schedule, the City has decided to build in the two thirds of the upper story that originally was intended to be constructed at a later date; and that there should be a "Grand Opening" in February or March. Commissioner Brender spoke in regards to current downtown developments; and the new construction of a 6,000 square foot Kindergarten/Pre Kindergarten School in the downtown area. City of Longwood Commissioner Dan Anderson, City of Longwood, spoke in reference to a cemetery study presented to the City regarding the utilization and maintenance of cemetery areas. Commissioner Anderson then informed Members of the City's new Land Development Codes; and discussed the City's planned Holiday events. Discussion ensued regarding the status of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the 17-92 project and related design standards. City of Winter Springs Deputy Mayor Gennell of the City of Winter Springs, informed Council Members of the progress of the City's Charter Review Committee; the renewal of Whitey Epstein and the appointment of Gary Brender to the Seminole County Expressway Authority; updated Council Members on the Trail Referendum; and discussed the City's planned Holiday events. City of Altamonte Springs Commissioner Steve Wolfram, City of Altamonte Springs, discussed the status of City's downtown project; planned Holiday events; the City's support of the County's COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO) MINUTES MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 2000 PAGE50F5 continuation of the one cent infrastructure tax; and possibly discussing the issue of surface water quality as part of the Program for the January 3, 2001 (CALNO) meeting. City of Casselberry Commissioner Linda C. Hart City of Casselberry, discussed the City's planned Holiday events; the extension of Term Limits to one (1) year; issues with Adult Entertainment and occupational licenses; and the status of the City's Franchise Agreement with the Florida Power Corporation. Mr. Stan Stevens, (Citizen) briefly spoke in reference ofthe Natural Lands Committee. 7. Adjournment: There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Tania Haas, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs