Chairman Jay Zembower

Present:

Vice Chairman Andria Herr

Commissioner Bob Dallari

Commissioner Lee Constantine

Commissioner Amy Lockhart

Additional Attendees: County Attorney Kate Latorre, County Manager Darren Gray, Clerk of

Court and Comptroller Grant Maloy, and Deputy Clerk Kyla Farrell.

II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Gordon Brown, Central Florida Free Thought, gave the Invocation. Fleet and Facilites

Director Chad Wilsky led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. CONSENT AGENDA – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

County Manager Darren Gray announced add-on Item 3a, Interlocal Agreement for the Cost

Share of Medical Examiner Services & Related Matters; and he pulled Item 5, Second

Amendment to Florida Auto Auction Properties Lease, which will be brought back at a later

date.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve the

Constitutional Officers' Consent Agenda Items 1 - 2; and the County Manager's Consent

Agenda Items 3 - 15 including add-on Item 3a and excluding Item 5.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

Constitutional Officers – Consent Agenda (Items No. 1 - 2)

Expenditure Approval Lists dated November 26 and December 4, 11, 18,

and 26, 2024; Payroll Approval Lists dated November 21 and December 5

and 19, 2024; and BCC Official Minutes dated November 12 and

December 10, 2024. (Jenny Spencer, CPA, MAcc, CGFO, and CFE,

Director - Comptroller’s Office)

2024-1713

2024-1724

Requesting Board approval for the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) to

perform a Financial Audit of their Office and transfer $25,000 within the

existing SOE FY25 Approved Budget from Contingencies to an itemized

appropriation for the cost of the Audit. Countywide. (Amy Pennock,

Supervisor of Elections)

County Manager’s Consent Agenda (Items No. 3 - 15)

County Manager's Office

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Proclamation

proclaiming January 19 - January 25, 2025, as National CRNA Week in

Seminole County, Florida. Countywide (Michael Tran, CRNA)

2024-1719

2024-1743

3a.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement

between Lake and Seminole Counties for the Cost Share of Medical

Examiner Services & Related Matters and authorize the staff to petition

the Florida Medical Examiner’s Commission for a redistricting change to

add Lake County to District 24. Countywide (Darren Gray, County

Manager)

Environmental Services

Requesting Board of County Commission Approval for Regional Water

2024-1626

2024-1598

Quality Improvement Project Study in Collaboration with Florida Gulf

Coast University (FGCU). Countywide. (Kim Ornberg, Environmental

Services Director)

Fleet and Facilities

5. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment

to Florida Auto Auction Properties, LLC d/b/a Orlando Longwood Auto

Auction Lease. The Lease is set to expire on November 30, 2028, with no

remaining renewals. The annual rent decrease is $14,772.96 for reducing

the number of paved parking spaces from 490 to 390. District4 - Lockhart

(Chad Wilsky, Fleet and Facilities Director)

Pulled from the agenda.

Office of Economic Development and Tourism

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Tourist Development

Tax Funding Agreement with Central Florida Hotel and Lodging

Association, Inc. in the amount of $10,000 for the FY2024/25 funding

allocation for tourism research. Countywide (Guilherme Cunha, Economic

Development & Tourism Administrator)

2024-1686

Parks and Recreation

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement for

Services between Seminole County and the Fred R. Wilson Memorial Law

Library. Countywide (Rick Durr, Parks and Recreation Director)

2024-1644

2024-1729

Approve and authorize the County manager to give direction to staff to

move forward with due diligence in the purchase of Tax Parcel ID

Numbers 23-21-30-300-0070-0000, 23-21-30-300-007B-0000, and

23-21-30-300-007C-0000, located at or about 3800 Lavender Way,

Casselberry, FL 32707, owned by Richard Lavender and Nancy Duniho..

District1 - Dalari (Richard E. Durr, Jr., Parks and Recreation Director).

Public Works

9. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement

2024-1721

and a Holdover Agreement related to the Nebraska Avenue Bridge

Replacement Project for the acquisition of Parcel 1

(16-19-30-5AB-0700-0010) between Daniel R. Beauchemin and Erica D.

Mann-Beauchemin and Jorge Villalobos and Stephanie

Beauchemin-Villalobos and Seminole County for $1,475,000.00, as full

settlement of all claim for compensation from which Seminole County

might be obligated to pay relating to the parcel; and approve and

authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget

Amendment Request (BAR) #25-015 in the 2014 infrastructure Sales Tax

Fund to transfer $489,340.00 from reserves. District5 - Herr (John Slot,

Public Works Director)

Resolution #2025-R-1

BAR #25-015

Resource Management

10.

Approve Change Order #2 to CC-5049-23/TAD - Country Club Water

Treatment Plant Chemical Injection Assembly Modification with L7

Construction, Inc. in the amount of $263,440.99 and an additional 80

calendar days for completion and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts

Division to execute the Change Order. District 4 - Lockhart (Lorie Bailey

Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting Department -

Utilities Department

2024-1594

11.

12.

13.

Approve Change Order #1 to CC-5663-24/TAD - Construction of the

Central Transfer Station Tipping Floor with Cornerstone Construction

Services, Inc. in the amount of $121,754.38 and authorize the Purchasing

& Contracts Division to execute the Change Order. District2 - Zembower

(Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting

Department - Environmental Services

2024-1623

2024-1643

2024-1670

Award RFP-604885-24/MHH - Collection Services for Delinquent Fees to

DTG Holdings Inc., dba Access Receivables Management, Hunt Valley,

MD, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the

Agreement. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource

Management Director) Requesting Department - Utilities/Parks and

Recreation

Award IFB-604902-24/LAS - Term Contract for Curbs, Sidewalk,

Driveway, Roadway, Asphalt and Concrete Roadway Repair and

Replacement to American Persian Engineering and Construction (APEC)

LLC, Orlando, FL at an estimated annual amount of $300,000 and

authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the

agreement. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management

Director) Requesting Department - Utilities

14.

15.

Award IFB-604884-24/LAS - Term Contract for Small Facility Landscape

Maintenance to Brightview Landscape Services Inc., Sanford, FL at an

estimated amount of $346,000 and authorize the Purchasing and

Contracts Division to execute the agreement. Countywide (Lorie Bailey

Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting Department-

Parks and Recreation

2024-1673

2024-1714

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute final grant and financial

reports for the County’s Reinvestment Grant from the State of Florida

Department of Children and Families as required by the grant contract;

and approve a resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request

(BAR) 25-014 in the amount of $254,546 through the Reinvestment Grant

Fund. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management

Director) Requesting Department - Resource Management

BAR #25-014

Resolution #2025-R-2

IV. REGULAR AGENDA

16. Wekiva Island Spring Fling and Paint Out Special Event Permit -Consider

2024-1516

a Special Event Permit for Wekiva Island Spring Fling and Paint Out on

Sunday, February 23, 2025, through March 1, 2025, and March 16, 2025,

through March 20, 2025 (12 days); located at 1014 Miami Springs Dr.

Longwood; (Mary Sue Weinaug, Applicant) District3 - Constantine (Kathy

Hammel, Planning and Development Division Manager)

Ms. Hammel addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda

memorandum. She noted the applicant's representative is present.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

Commissioner Constantine advised he has spoken with Jeff Stammer, HOA

representative of the adjacent neighborhood, who has stated he has no issues with this

request.

Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve

a Special Event Permit for Wekiva Island Spring Fling and Paint Out on Sunday,

February 23, 2025, through March 1, 2025, and March 16, 2025, through March 20,

2025 (12 days); located at 1014 Miami Springs Dr. Longwood; Mary Sue Weinaug,

Applicant.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

V. WORKSESSION

17. Seminole Wekiva Trail Grade Separated Crossing Design Update - SR

2024-0682

436 at Laurel Street & SR 434 at Orange Avenue (John Slot, Public

Works Director and Jorge Jimenez, Professional Engineer).

Mr. Slot and Mr. Jimenez addressed the Board and presented the update as outlined in

the agenda backup.

There were few Board questions and comments. Commissioner Dallari explained why

he prefers Option 3: hold project and request FDOT to include grade-separated

crossings when they make improvements to SR 434/436. Commissioner Constantine

recommended to request FDOT to work together to include grade-separated crossings

as soon as possible instead of when they make improvements. Commissioner

Lockhart stated they've worked with FDOT on other projects, and it doesn't end well.

Her thought would be that they move forward with looking at bridges and take control of

the construction. They could look at grant money from the State. But she isn't

interested in a tunnel or waiting on FDOT. Vice Chairman Herr advised she is not in

support of a tunnel nor is she in support of waiting on FDOT and explained why. She

would like to figure out the most cost-efficient bridge, where they can get funding, and

proof that it is a need. Discussion ensued regarding pedestrian safety at SR 434/436.

Chairman Zembower expressed he isn't happy that the consultant isn't present. He

isn't prepared to give any direction besides getting a proper consultant in place and

getting some timely answers. He doesn't care if it's a tunnel, bridge, or if they do

nothing at this time because he needs more data. Discussion ensued.

Commissioner Dallari stated they agreed the next time this came before the Board,

they would receive a submittal; he would still like to see that submittal. Mr. Gray

advised he brought this back to the Board because there have been so many staff and

consultant changes. The consultant was invited to the meeting. Before they moved

forward with any changes, he wanted to get clear direction from the Board. Discussion

ensued. Vice Chairman Herr stated she doesn't know that there is cause for

termination of the consultant, but she would like to get the right team together and not

waste the $600,000 they've already spent.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

Chairman Zembower confirmed with Mr. Gray he had clear direction. Mr. Gray noted

he will circle back with the consultant and bring more information to the Board.

VI. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

Accept Proofs of Publication

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to authorize the filing

of the proofs of publication for this meeting’s scheduled public hearings into the Official

Record.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

Ex Parte Disclosure

All five Districts submitted ex parte communications (received and filed).

Public Hearings - Quasi - Judicial

18.

995 Miller Drive Special Exception - Consider a Special Exception for an

outdoor recreational area at an existing warehouse in the M-1 zoning

district on 6.8 acres, located on the west side of Miller Drive, south of

North Street; BS2023-06 (320 Mac Investments LLC, Applicant) District4 -

Lockhart (Hilary Padin, Planner)

2024-1449

Ms. Padin addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda

memorandum. The applicant was present but did not wish to speak.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve a

Special Exception for an outdoor recreational area at an existing warehouse in the M-1

zoning district on 6.8 acres, located on the west side of Miller Drive, south of North

Street; 320 Mac Investments LLC, Applicant; as described in the proof of publication.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

19.

Board of Adjustment Appeal - Appeal of the Board of Adjustment decision

to deny the request for: (1) a rear yard setback variance from thirty (30)

feet to three (3) feet; and (2) a side yard (north) setback variance from

seven and one-half (7½) feet to four and one-half (4½) feet for a

workshop in the R-1A (Single Family Dwelling) district; and more

2024-1523

particularly known as 1220 George Street; (Crystal Morse, Appellant)

District2 - Zembower (Angi Gates, Planner)

Ms. Gates addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda

memorandum.

Nicole Morse, on behalf of Crystal Morse, addressed the Board and explained why they

are requesting the appeal. She submitted a document advising they were told they do

not need a permit (received and filed).

With regard to public participation, Kevin Lathrop and David Duncan spoke in

opposition to the appeal.

Public Comment Forms were received and filed.

Ms. Morse rebutted some of the public comments and submitted an additional

document regarding the concrete slab (received and filed).

Motion by Chairman Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to uphold

the decision of the Board of Adjustment to deny the request for: (1) a rear yard setback

variance from thirty (30) feet to three (3) feet; and (2) a side yard (north) setback

variance from seven and one-half (7½) feet to four and one-half (4½) feet for a

workshop in the R-1A (Single Family Dwelling) district; Crystal Morse, Appellant; as

described in the proof of publication.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

The Board made some recommendations for the Morses to get some remediation on

this issue. Commissioner Lockhart suggested the new Building Official look into the

Contractor Examiner Board and how they could possibly aid in future situations like

this.

20.

Panther Street Right-of-Way Vacate - Adopt the Resolution vacating and

abandoning an uncut portion of the public right-of-way known as Panther

Street, in the Van Arsdale Add to Black Hammock Subdivision, as

recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 31, of the Public Records of Seminole

County, Florida, for a property more particularly known as 1000 Elm

Street, Oviedo, Florida; (Joshua Lewis and Sara Lewis, Applicants)

District2 - Zembower (Kaitlyn Apgar, Planner)

2024-1534

Ms. Apgar addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda

memorandum. She noted there were some emails in opposition that were added to the

agenda backup after the agenda package was printed and distributed (received and

filed).

The applicant's representative Philip Kaprow addressed the Board and explained why

they are requesting the vacate.

With regard to public participation, Michael Presutti, Mario Presutti, Alicia Presutti

(document received and filed), Richard Robertson, Lawerence Capone, and Jeff

Peterson spoke in opposition. No one else spoke and public input was closed.

Public Comment Forms were received and filed.

Mr. Kaprow briefly rebutted public comments.

Chairman Zembower explained he is not ready to vacate this right-of-way because they

have a basin study underway, and they need as much green space as possible to

mitigate flooding in the Black Hammock area.

Motion by Chairman Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to deny a

Resolution vacating and abandoning an uncut portion of the public right-of-way known

as Panther Street, in the Van Arsdale Add to Black Hammock Subdivision, as recorded

in Plat Book 1, Page 31, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for a

property more particularly known as 1000 Elm Street, Oviedo.

Under discussion, at the request of Vice Chairman Herr, staff discussed the fence on

the property. Commissioner Lockhart suggested continuing the item while they wait for

the results of the basin study. County Attorney Kate Latorre stated the continuation

would have to be indefinite which means it would need to be readvertised, and she isn't

sure who would have to incur the costs of readvertising.

Chairman Zembower stated he will amend his motion to deny without prejudice to a

future date when the basin study is complete; and the County will incur the costs for

reapplication and advertisement. The seconder said he would be agreeable under

certain conditions, but he doesn't know when it will come back. They could consider it,

but he doesn't know that they want to do that right now. He would be agreeable if the

basin study comes back and says they don't need it, but he doesn't know that they

want to give a blanket approval. Discussion ensued.

Chairman Zembower stated he will amend his motion to include that the County would

assume fees of another application and advertising if such item were to move forward

in the future after the basin study has been completed and determines that the land is

unneeded. Ms. Latorre advised her concern is should the County need it for drainage

purposes, they have an open-ended application for right-of-way vacation.

Commissioner Constantine replied the motion is to deny; if the basin study comes back

showing they don't need it for drainage, the appliant can reapply at the cost of the

County and readvertise for a public hearing.

Commissioner Lockhart asked for confirmation from Public Works that they have no

objections to the vacate. Tony Nelson, County Engineer, addressed the Board and

answered they aren't sure; that's why they're asking for a drainage easement.

Discussion ensued.

Chairman Zembower restated his amended motion to deny without prejudice the

Resolution vacating and abandoning an uncut portion of the public right-of-way known

as Panther Street, in the Van Arsdale Add to Black Hammock Subdivision, as recorded

in Plat Book 1, Page 31, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for a

property more particularly known as 1000 Elm Street; and if the study shows the

County does not need the drainage, the County would incur the costs for reapplication

and readvertising. Commissioner Constantine, as seconder, did not agree to the

amendment.

Motion by Chairman Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to deny a

Resolution vacating and abandoning an uncut portion of the public right-of-way known

as Panther Street, in the Van Arsdale Add to Black Hammock Subdivision, as recorded

in Plat Book 1, Page 31, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for a

property more particularly known as 1000 Elm Street, Oviedo, Florida; Joshua Lewis

and Sara Lewis, Applicants; as described in the proof of publication.

Ms. Latorre advised the original motion, as well as the amended motion, has been

withdrawn.

Under discussion, Vice Chairman Herr explained why she will support the denial.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

21.

James Drive Partial Right-of-Way Vacate - Adopt the Resolution vacating

and abandoning a portion of undeveloped right-of-way known as James

Drive in the Jamestown Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Pages

71 - 72 of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for property

more particularly known as 2150 James Drive, Oviedo; (Pooran Itwaru,

Applicant) District1 - Dallari (Joy Giles, Principal Planner).

2024-1597

Resolution #2025-R-3

Ms. Giles addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda

memorandum.

The applicant was present, but did not want to comment at this time.

With regard to public participation, Judith Smith, Richard Reep, and Gloria Smith spoke

in opposition.

No one else spoke and public input was closed.

Public Comment Forms were received and filed.

David Dowdney, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Board and rebutted few

public comments.

There were few Board questions

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt

appropriate Resolution #2025-R-3 vacating and abandoning a portion of undeveloped

right-of-way known as James Drive in the Jamestown Subdivision, as recorded in Plat

Book 9, Pages 71 - 72 of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for property

more particularly known as 2150 James Drive, Oviedo; Pooran Itwaru, Applicant; as

described in the proof of publication.

Under discussion, Commissioner Lockhart asked if Lots 3 and 4 were owned by the

heirs of Ms. Smith. Ms. Giles answered the owners of Lots 3 and 4 are not a party to

this application, so she does not know the answer. Commissioner Lockhart asked in

an application to vacate, why wouldn't all of the surrounding properties get a portion of

the vacate. Ms. Latorre answered in this case, the vacate is only adjacent to Lot 2, so

it would all revert ownership to the applicant. Commissioner Lockhart confirmed with

Ms. Latorre that if Ms. Smith had wanted to vacate that property, she wouldn't had

been able to by statute. Vice Chairman Herr asked staff about access to the church,

and Ms. Giles answered there would still be access.

Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.

District 4 voted NAY.

Motion passes 4 to 1.

22.

Sanford Commercial Development PD Rezone - Consider a Rezone from

C-2 (General Commercial) to PD (Planned Development) for two (2)

restaurants with drive-through facilities on approximately 5.18 acres,

located on the north side of E SR 46 approximately 1,500 feet east of I-4;

(Z2023-11) (Bryan Shultz, Applicant) District5 - Herr (Annie Sillaway,

Senior Planner)

2024-1609

Ordinance #2025-1

Ms. Sillaway addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda

memorandum.

Rebecca Wilson addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant and clarified they do

not intend to build two drive-through restaurants. It will probably be one drive-through

restaurant and another use. Commissioner Constantine asked what their plan is for

the wetlands on the property. Ms. Wilson advised they have secured mitigation credits

through the St. Johns River Water Management District and are working through

permitting. Discussion ensued. Chairman Zembower expressed his concern regarding

the parking spaces.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, to approve

Ordinance #2025-1 enacting a Rezone from C-2 (General Commercial) to PD (Planned

Development) for two (2) restaurants with drive-through facilities on approximately 5.18

acres, located on the north side of E SR 46 approximately 1,500 feet east of I-4; Bryan

Shultz, Applicant; as described in the proof of publication.

Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

District 2 voted NAY.

Motion passes 4 to 1.

23.

Eagle Pass Rezone - Consider a Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to C-3

(Heavy Commercial and Very Light Industrial) for a proposed office

building and self-storage buildings on approximately 9.40 acres, located

on the west side of State Road 426 at Eagle Pass Road; (Z2024-011)

(Eagle Pass Properties, LLC - Larry Jordan, Applicant) District1 - Dallari

2024-1610

(Annie Sillaway, Senior Planner)

Ms. Sillaway presented the item as outlined in the agenda memorandum.

Mr. Jordan addressed the Board and explained why he is requesting the rezone.

With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed.

Commissioner Dallari discussed stormwater issues and explained why he would be

requesting a continuance for 30 days to the first meeting in February.

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to continue

to February 11, 2025, the request to consider a Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to C-3

(Heavy Commercial and Very Light Industrial) for a proposed office building and

self-storage buildings on approximately 9.40 acres, located on the west side of State

Road 426 at Eagle Pass Road; Eagle Pass Properties, LLC - Larry Jordan, Applicant;

as described in the proof of publication.

Under discussion, Chairman Zembower asked Mr. Nelson if he could get the

information they need before the February 11 BCC meeting. Discussion ensued. The

Chairman asked the applicant how time sensitive this request is. Mr. Jordan answered

they'd like to see it done as soon as possible. Commissioner Lockhart asked why they

are coupling a zoning decision with an engineering decision. Jose Gomez,

Development Services Director, answered for straight zoning they cannot condition it,

and those decisions usually aren't made until site planning; but this issue is unusual.

They need to determine the need for a large easement through the property, which the

County isn't ready to answer because they haven't finished the study. Vice Chairman

Herr asked what happens if they aren't ready by the February meeting. Mr. Gray

assured the Board they could get this done by that time.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

VII. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Ms. Latorre advised she will be seeking the Board's advice regarding the pending federal case

River Cross Land Company v. Seminole County. She's been working to schedule a closed

attorney-client session in the upcoming weeks.

Regarding a property referred to as the Haddock property over which an easement is needed

for the County's Midway drainage improvement project, this property is currently vacant, and

all the owners are presumed to be deceased and their heirs are unknown. The County has a

Code Enforcement lien on the property that is currently valued at over $200,000. They initially

intended to foreclose on the property, and the Board authorized a foreclosure which has been

filed. But because of the lien, they recently received notice that the property is going to public

auction during a tax deed sale on January 23. Given the complexity and uncertainty of

foreclosing on a property with such questionable ownership interests, staff thought it would be

more efficient to try to bid on the property at the tax deed sale. They have the only lien on the

property, and it's such a large amount compared to the market value of the property. The

opening bid is going to be $3,500. What she is looking for today is the Board's consent for

the County Attorney's Office to work with County staff to participate in the public auction in

attempt to purchase the property. If they are successful, they will be able to put the drainage

improvement project on the property without having to get any easements or consent from a

different party; and possibly in the future they could consider the parcel for an affordable

housing purpose.

Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to authorize the

County Attorney's Office to work with County staff to purchase the Haddock property at public

auction and take all reasonable actions necessary to furtherance the same.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

Clerk Maloy advised the Clerk's Office just started tax deed online auctions this month, and

asked them to let him know how it works out.

IIX. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT AND STAFF PRESENTATIONS

Mr. Gray discussed hosting the ECNL soccer tournaments for the 15th consecutive year. He

advised he has previously sent an email informing the Board that all disaster debris cleanup

has been completed and anything that has been missed is getting taken care of.

IX. DISTRICT COMMISSIONER REPORTS

District 4 - Commissioner Lockhart

Commissioner Lockhart discussed the Central Florida Zoo, Legislative Delegation meeting,

ribbon-cutting for the Orlando Health Lake Mary hospital, 47th Scottish Highland Games, and

Martin Luther King Jr. Day. She advised Duke Energy is working with the County's

Community Information folks to get out word about tree-trimming, how to prepare, what

neighbors can do. It felt very collaborative and seems like a great effort. She would like to

get that same effort and collaboration with FPL.

District 5 - Commissioner Herr

Vice Chairman Herr discussed a recent pop-up library event and the new Orlando Health

hospital.

District 1 - Commissioner Dallari

Commissioner Dallari reported on MLK Day celebrations. He asked the County Manager for a

schedule of upcoming controlled burns so they are aware of it if citizens call. The

Commissioner announced Dave McDaniel, Wesh Channel 2, recently retired. He discussed

the ECNL games and a study MetroPlan Orlando may potentially be doing regarding traffic

calming devices and first responders.

The Commissioner stated because South Seminole Hospital has closed, he has a concern

regarding Baker Acts. They will either have to go to Apopka or Brevard County. He would

like the County Manager to report back to the Board how that will affect Seminole County and

whether or not there are any additional costs. Vice Chairman Herr stated the Baker Acts also

go to Aspire's Seminole County location, and you can also Baker Act to an emergency room.

Commissioner Dallari replied he understands, but wants to know how it may affect the

County.

District 3 - Commissioner Constantine

Commissioner Constantine stated regarding Mr. McDaniel's retirement, the County did adopt

a Proclamation in his honor, but Mr. McDaniel did not recognize it because it was titled in the

agenda as the "Media Proclamation." It was a surprise to him when it was delivered. The

Commissioner announced previous and future events that are being held including the Asian

Lantern Festival and the Florida Trust Board's biannual meeting. The Central Florida Human

Trafficking Task Force will be holding their annual Human Trafficking Red Sand event at Five

Points, and he would like to present them with a Proclamation. FWC has asked the

Commissioner to speak at the wildlife conservation session on the Florida black bear with

Mike Orlando. Commissioner Constantine announced the Shadow Bay storm pipe has been

fixed.

X. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

24.

Approve the proposed 2025 Board of County Commissioners Meeting and

Work Session Calendar and Board Appointments.

2024-1648

Chairman Zembower stated needs to make sure the rest of the Board is okay with the

2025 BCC meeting dates as presented in the agenda memorandum. Commissioner

Dallari advised June 24 was canceled, but they have scheduled two work sessions the

week before on the 17 and 19. He won't be available that week. He asked if they

could switch the June 19 work session to June 24. Chairman Zembower responded he

will do what the will of the Board is, but he's made adjustments to the schedule about

five times now, and he would prefer to leave it like it is. Commissioner Constantine

stated he will most likely be absent for the June 10 meeting.

Motion by Commissioner Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt

the 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting and work session schedule as

presented.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

Chairman Zembower stated he needs approval on the 2025 Board Appointments and

Chairman Appointments that he has updated and circulated.

Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve the

2025 Board Appointments and Chairman Appointments as presented.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

District 2 - Chairman Zembower

Chairman Zembower reported on the landfill, particularly untarped loads. He has asked the

County Attorney's Office to review the cost of fines for uncovered loads. He reported on an

odor at Jane Creek and past and future meetings and events.

Chairman Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to send a letter of appreciation to

James Dicks for his service on the Parks and Preservation Board; Jeannine Ellenson for her

service on the Library Board; Heather Stark for her service on the Board of Adjustment; and

Bob Hughes for his service on the Historical Commission; and appoint Ed Young to the

Library Board; reappoint Clay Archey and Jim Hunter to the Agriculture Advisory Board;

appoint James Dicks to the Board of Adjustment; and appoint Jean Jonas to the Historical

Commission.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.

Commissioner Lockhart stated the Chairman moved for letters of appreciation and asked if

they've stopped doing Resolutions of appreciation. Chairman Zembower replied he has

always done letters. Mr. Gray advised he will find out. Commissioner Lockhart stated, as

Board members, they would make a motion for a Resolution of appreciation from the entire

Board to go to that person. She isn't saying it's right or wrong, she just wants to be clear that

whatever it is, it's being done. Vie Chairman Herr added that it needs to be consistent.

Chairman Zembower mentioned the Contractor Examiner Board and asked how the Board

would like to move forward with it. There had been talk in the past of whether or not there

was any value in it to the citizens. He thinks it has some value if done properly, but maybe

the rest of the Board has a different thought process. Tricia Johnson, Deputy County

Manager, addressed the Board and advised the County has a new Building Official that will be

joining the team in mid February. One of the top priorities will be to reestablish the CEB.

They have a meeting scheduled to discuss what the board has looked like in the past,

whatever that may have been, and what it could look like in the future. Once staff gets some

framework together, they will bring it to the County Manager and to the Commissioners to

discuss appointments. Chairman Zembower asked if he missed this is in a briefing, and Mr.

Gray replied they just began discussing it. Vice Chairman Herr stated in addition to that, she

thinks looking into how it is that it just waned off the face of the earth; whatever it was, she

wants staff to bring all of it back at once so they can have a really good path forward.

Commissioner Constantine stated he'd also like to know when the CEB's last meeting was.

XI. PUBLIC COMMENT (Items not Related to the Agenda)

With regard to public comment, Brittany Parks addressed the Board and expressed her

concerns regarding fluoride in the County's drinking water. Commissioner Dallari requested

this topic be placed on an agenda so they can receive more information on it and have a

discussion. Vice Chairman Herr noted she would like to see whatever the science is around it

included in that information. Commissioner Lockhart pointed out Vice Chairman Herr has

already asked to have this brought forward. Mr. Gray advised staff can do that and noted they

currently follow the Florida Department of Health's recommendations.

Public Comment Form was received and filed.

XII. ADJOURN BCC MEETING

There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the

meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m., this same date.

APPROVED by the BCC:

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