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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 09 05 Minutes to be Approved MINUTES Council of Local government in Seminole County (CALNO) Seminole County Government 1101 East 1st Street, Sanford, Florida September 5, 2001 The meeting of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO) was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in room 3024 at the Seminole County Government Services Building, 1101 East 1st Street, Sanford, Florida. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gennell who recommended that since there is not a quorum an informal meeting continue with the Trails presentation and Reports from the Board Members. Roll Call PRESENT: Commissioner Cindy Gennell, City of Winter Springs, CALNO Chairperson Commissioner Gary Brender, City of Lake Mary, CALNO Treasurer Commissioner Art Woodruff, City of Sanford Commissioner Grant Maloy, Seminole County Commission Paul Hull, Seminole Community College (for Dr. David T. Harrison) ABSENT: Board Member Diane Bauer, Seminole County School Board Commissioner Steve Wolfram, City of Altamonte Springs Commissioner Linda C. Hart, City of Casselberry Commissioner Dan Anderson, City of Longwood Councilman Robert Dallari, City of Oviedo Vice President Dr. David T. Harrison, Ph.D., Seminole Community College ALSO PRESENT: Ginger Hoke, Principal Coordinator of the Public Works Department, Seminole County Stan Stevens, Member of the Public __....."_--.._"'''''^w._..,'~''"''"."'.'''''"''......'"'.;;..."....._~,___.~,....^''>',~.~"_,....~..---_..,----.-.._""----..~_... ... 2. Program Overview of Seminole County Trails Program Ginger Hoke, Principal Coordinator for Seminole County, presented an overview of the Trails Program. She distributed the Greenways and Trails Master Plan, along with the Trail Project Report. She stressed the importance that the trails staff work closely with cities, counties, school board members and Lynx to ensure their projects are incorporated into the trails programs. She also stated that trails are particularly designed to bring communities together, for example connecting the trails to Schools, with bike paths and sidewalks, and to the City Halls or community centers. Additionally, to ensure the safety of trail users Seminole County is also working on a Trails Protection Policy. Ms. Hoke went on to inform the members specifically of the existing and future trail sites. 3. Reports from Members: Commissioner Cindy Gennetl: ~ reported that the charter revision referendum passed, one item that changed is that of term limits which will now be tied to the gubernatorial race. ~ advised that the park referendum passed to purchase property for Central Winds Park. The State however can no longer fund the project due to the diminished budget. Other options considered include the city contributing money and asking the property owner to relinquish some of the asking price. The City of Winter Springs will also approach the county to request funding. Commissioner Gary Bender: ~ reported that Lake Mary is in the process of a $2 to $2.5 million dollar upgrade to the Lake Mary Water Plant. Additionally, aeration equipment will be installed to clean up the chemical found in the water while putting in a well on Seimens property. ~ stated that growth continues moderately. ~ reported that the Marriott Hotel is at 7 stories with 3 more to go. ~ Downtown development continues, the City has entertained a couple of developers who have expressed an interest in the project. ~ updated the Members on a proposal for a ramp structure to get traffic directly from the Heathrow International Parkway to the Greenway. Commissioner Art Woodruff: ~ advised that Sanford's Riverwalk construction plans should be ready for bid in January. ~ updated the Members on the Sanford Hotel Conference Center stating that the management company is Benchmark Hospitality. ~ reported that Sanford is looking at Hydroplane races on the lake and a drive- through walk-through Christmas Light Program. Paul Hull ~ reported that Seminole Community College is growing rapidly, of 28 Community Colleges in Florida, SCC is the 6th fastest growing and 11 th in size. Enrollment this fall is up 23%, as is the number of recent High School Graduates that have made SCC their first choice, which is up 27%. Grant Maloy ~ presented and discussed the proposed redistricting plan stating that due to the population shift District 1, Commissioner Maloy's district, now has the largest population at over 90,000. The plan shows District 1 and 5 shrinking to distribute the population more evenly to all districts. When approved the plan will be sent to the Supervisor of Elections to match up with precincts. Commissioner Gennell asked if maps could be provided to the CALNO members, Commissioner Maloy advised that copies will be distributed with the minutes. Chairperson Gennell asked that the Seminole County Department of Fiscal Services letter be included with next month's agenda so that it can be discussed at the October meeting. 4. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2001, hosted by the Seminole County School 'Board. Respectfully submitted, Dianne Eswine, Executive Assistant Seminole County Government