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COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY (CALNO)
MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
1. Call To Order
Chairperson Cindy Gennell called the Meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at the Seminole Community College, in the Room A200
Weldon Administration Building, (l00 Weldon Boulevard, Sanford, Florida). A moment
of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Roll Call:
Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, City of Winter Springs, Chairperson, present
Commissioner Dan Anderson, City of Longwood, present
Board Member Diane Bauer, Seminole County School Board, present
Commissioner Gary L. Brender, City of Lake Mary, present
Councilman Robert Dallari, City of Oviedo, absent
Commissioner Linda C. Hart, City of Casselberry, absent
Government Relation Liaison Paul Hull, Seminole Community College, present
Commissioner Grant Maloy, Seminole County Board of Commissioners, present
Commissioner Steve Wolfram, City of Altamonte Springs, present
Commissioner Art Woodruff, City of Sanford, present
Also Present:
Dr. David Harrison, Vice President, Seminole Community College
Dr. Joan Vermillion, Department of Children and Families
Mr. Michael Garlic, Seminole Community College, Director of Community Relations
Dr. Hortense Evans, Seminole County Schools
Mr. Richard Gennell, Citizen
Mr. Stan Stevens, Citizen
2. Approval Of The October 3,2001 Regular Meeting Minutes
Chairperson Gennell asked for a Motion to approve the Minutes.
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BRENDER. SECONDED.
DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COUNCIL, THE MOTION WAS
APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
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3. Treasurer's Report
Commissioner Gary Brender, City of Lake Mary advised the Council that the current
account balance was $990.70 following expenses for gift presentation pens and
Secretary's Day flowers.
Chairperson Gennell asked ifthere was a Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report.
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BAUER. SECONDED.
DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COUNCIL, THE MOTION WAS
APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Program A: Presented by Dr, David Harrison
Vice President, Seminole Community College
Dr. David Harrison spoke of Seminole Community College's mission which is driven by
high quality, low cost and accessibility to education services with a real open door policy;
and said that Florida Community Colleges now have higher attendance than State
Universities. Dr. Harrison encouraged the members to view Seminole Community
College as a member of the community and utilize it as such. Additionally Dr. Harrison
distributed handouts highlighting achievements and statistics about Seminole Community
College.
Mr. Paul Hull, Government Liaison, Seminole Community College advised the Council
that due to the severe budgetary concerns in Tallahassee at this time, the funding for
Seminole Community College had been drastically cut while enrollments have increased.
4. Program B: Presented by Dr. Joan Vermilion
Seminole County Community Alliance Presentation.
Dr. Joan Vermillion gave a presentation outlining the new role of the Florida Department
of Children and Families, which stresses the provision of community based care as
opposed to the prior approach in which the state provided child welfare. Dr. Vermillion
distributed information to the Council Members, which outlined the new approach to
child welfare in Florida and how it is to be implemented.
Dr. Hortense Evans, Chairperson of the Seminole County Community Alliance
Committee, addressed the CALNO members; and requested direct participation by
elected representatives from each city in Seminole County. Several CALNO Members
expressed an interest in representing their cities on the Community Alliance Committee.
The remaining Council Members agreed to bring the issue and the information to the
attention of their respective bodies.
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6. Reports From Members:
City of Altamonte Springs
Commissioner Steve Wolfram announced the Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held at
Cranes Roost Park and encouraged members to visit the park and enjoy the display.
City of Lake Mary
Commissioner Gary Brender announced that Lake Mary also had their Tree Lighting
Ceremony and invited members to drive by and view it.
City of Longwood
Commissioner Dan Anderson announced that Longwood had also held a Tree Lighting
Ceremony and that the new Recreation Building construction was moving along on
schedule and that he planned to hold the Longwood CALNO meeting in the new structure
in April.
City of Sanford
Commissioner Art Woodruff announced that the "Lightup Downtown Sanford" was a big
success, attracting many people to the downtown area with new lights and scheduled
entertainment at night. He said that the effort required significantly increased electric
service to the downtown area. He also stated that their City Council was looking forward
to beginning the Waterfront Improvements along Lake Monroe.
Seminole County Board of County Commissioners
Commissioner Grant Maloy reported that Commissioner Carlton Henley was making a
good recovery following open-heart surgery, despite some earlier complications.
Commission Maloy also introduced his young son, who attended the meeting with some
interest.
Seminole County School Board
Board Member Diane Bauer cited the state cutbacks in funding and the resultant revisions
in the Seminole County School Board budget for the coming year. In a related issue, she
referenced the marked increase in health premiums and the Board's decision to permit
some employees to opt out of the School Board's health plan.
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As there was considerable discussion among Members regarding similar increases in
providing health care for employees, it was agreed to make the health care issue one of
the Program Agenda Items for the upcoming year.
Members were encouraged to consider possible future programs to propose at the January
meeting.
City of Winter Springs
Chairperson Cindy Gennell reported that Winter Springs had contracted to purchase the
property from Health Care Center for the Homeless, (HCCH), for $365,000.00,
$125,000.00 more that they had paid to purchase the property last year. In exchange,
HCCH agreed to drop their attempt to locate a homeless recovery care facility within the
city. Commissioner Gennell also reported a pilot program being run by the Expressway
Authority. The program involves a reduced toll on 417, between Red Bug Road and State
Road 434, for a one-year period, to determine if it will relieve local traffic in Oviedo and
Winter Springs.
7. Adjournment:
Chairperson Gennell adjourned the Meeting at approximately 9: 15 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
DEBBIE GILLESPIE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
NOTE: These minutes were approved at the
.2002 Council Of Local Government In Seminole County Meeting.
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