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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 12 06 Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2006COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY Meeting Minutes November 1, 2006 The Council of Local Governments in Seminole County held a meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Seminole County Public Schools' Educational Support Center, 400 East Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford, Florida. 1. Call to Order Chairman Brender called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. The chairman called for a moment of silence and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roil Call -The following members were in attendance: • City of Altamonte Springs Commissioner Steve Wolfrom ^ City of Lake Mary Commissioner Gary Brender • City of Oviedo Councilman Keith Britton • City of Winter Springs Mayor John Bush Also present were: ^ Superintendent Bill Vogel, Seminole County Public Schools • School Board Member Bany Gainer, Seminole County Public Schools • School Board Member Sandy Robinson, Seminole County Public Schools • School Board Member Dede Schaffner, Seminole County Public Schools • Susan Pascalar, Teacher, Greenwood Lake Middle School, SCPS • Andy Pascalar, Student, Lyman High School, SCPS • Deana Schott, League of Women Voters in Seminole County • Robert Adolphe, Citizen • Joan Brown-Bachmeier, Citizen ^ Stanley Stevens, Citizen Those members who were not in attendance were: ^ City of Casselberry Commissioner Linda Hart • City of Longwood Commissioner Dan Anderson ^ City of Sanford Commissioner Jadc Bridges • Seminole Community College Representative Donald Payton • Seminole County Commissioner Brenda Carey ^ Seminole County Public Schools Board Vice Chairman Diane Bauer 3. Approval of Minutes: October 4, 2006 • Commissioner Wolfram moved to approve the minutes from October 4, 2006. Mayor Bush seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Treasurer's Report • The Treasurer's Report was postponed until the next meeting. Council of Local Governments in Seminole County November 1, 2006 Minutes Page 2 5. Program A: The State of Seminole County Schools - SupeMntendent Blll Vogel ^ Superintendent Vogel provided a PowerPoint presentation. Dr. Vogel began by discussing the mission of SCPS "to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be successful in adult life." He stressed that the district is a "school system," not "a system of schools" and tiiat SCPS is a part of, not apart from, the community. He discussed the importance and numbers of business partners, PTA members and dividend volunteers. He highlighted the district's commitment to reading and math. Dr. Vogel discussed many recent successes including A+ grades, SAT scores, and graduation rate. Acxording to Newsweek, all Seminole County high schools are ranked in the top 3% in the nation. He reviewed the district's commitment to the arts. Parental satisfaction with the district is at an ail time high (21,000 parents responded to the climate survey). He discussed the district's magnet programs and the access students have to the programs. The School Board's priority is putting funds into the classroom (the district ranks 1 or 2nd in the state for funds directed to the classroom). He discussed district enrollment statistics and presented various reasons to explain the district's flattening enrollment. The district continues to have funding needs to address the class size amendment, building renovations, upgrade technologyrnfrastructure, bus replacement, land purchases, etc. The district's growth committee has recommended an increase of impact fees from $1,384 to $5,345 for asingle-family home as well as a half penny sales tax to adequately fund Seminole County Public Schools. Dr. Vogel discussed globalization and its impact to the American education system. Overall, the presentation stressed that educating everyone takes everyone. ^ Commissioner Brender, who served on the district's Seminole County Educational Advisory Committee (Growth Committee), explained the committee's recommendation to increase impact fees and implement a half penny sales tax. ^ Mayor Bush asked if the district is expecting the enrollment to continue to decline. Dr. Vogel responded that it is anticipated that next year's enrollment will be less than this year's. Superintendent Vogel and Commissioner Brander explained various reasons for the current enrollment figures and next year's anticipated enrollment figures. • In response to a question, Dr. Vogel also explained the voluntary mitigation fees for developers as well as a recent situation that arose with a developer and the City of Oviedo. 6. Other Business: ^ None 7. Reports from Members: ^ Winter Springs -Mayor Bush announced that the City of Winter Springs is hosting the next Council of Local Governments in Seminole County meeting at the Tuscawilla Country Club. ^ Altamonte Springs -Commissioner Wolfram discussed the dedication of the tower at Uptown Altamonte, the City's Halloween event, a planned development, and the potential sale of the Channel 55 building in hopes of the building's construction moving forward. Lastly, he discussed the completion of the Emerson tower. Council of Local Governments in Seminole County November 1, 2006 Minutes Page 3 Lake Mary -Commissioner Brender discussed the elections within the City. He discussed the voting on the Lake Mary Community Center ($5 million bond issue to replace the center). He announced the upcoming Lake MaryMeathrow Festival of the Arts and discussed the Jazz Festival. He discussed the Lake Mary Boulevard crosswalks near Lake Mary Elementary School and Rinehart Road. He discussed enforceable noise ordinances. Lastly, he announced the construction of a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse at the Lake Mary Town Center. Oviedo -Councilman Britton discussed Oviedo's Oktoberfest including a city sponsored fireworks display. He announced the 11"' Annual Great Day in the Country. He shared the City's parks and recreation vision. Lastly, he discussed the outcome of the traffic calming study. 8. Adjournment ^ The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.