SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA  
COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING  
1101 EAST FIRST STREET  
SANFORD, FLORIDA  
32771­1468  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, November 14, 2023  
9:00 AM  
BCC Chambers  
Board of County Commissioners  
Call to Order  
Chairman (District 4) Amy Lockhart  
Present:  
Vice Chairman (District 5) Andria Herr  
Commissioner (District 1) Bob Dallari  
Commissioner (District 2) Jay Zembower  
Commissioner (District 3) Lee Constantine  
Additional Attendees: County Manager Darren Gray, County Attorney Kate Latorre, Clerk of  
Court & Comptroller Grant Maloy, and Deputy Clerk Kyla Farrell.  
Invocation  
Pastor Andy Searles, Our Church Together, Casselberry, gave the Invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Pastor Searles led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  
1.  
Proclamation - Proclaiming Lance Corporal Bradley William Sokoly,  
United States Marine Corps as Seminole County's November Veteran of  
the Month. (Lance Corporal William Sokoly, United States Marine Corps)  
2023-1179  
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to  
adopt the Proclamation proclaiming Lance Corporal Bradley William Sokoly, United  
States Marine Corps, as Seminole County's November Veteran of the Month.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
2.  
3.  
Seminole County Vision Zero Action Plan (Tony Nelson, P.E., County  
Engineer and Megan Ferguson, P.E., AICP, with HDR, Inc.)  
2023-1176  
Mr. Nelson addressed the Board and noted staff from HDR and MetroPlan Orlando are  
here in support. He stated MetroPlan Orlando applied for a grant from the Federal  
government. The grant was an 80/20 split, and the cost to the County was 20%.  
However, MetroPlan fronted that cost so there is no cost to the County. He introduced  
Ms. Ferguson who reviewed the Vision Zero Action Plan presentation. There were few  
Board comments and questions.  
County Investment Advisor Report (Scott McIntyre, CFA - Senior Portfolio  
Manager, Managing Director Hilltop Securities Asset Management)  
2023-1222  
Mr. McIntyre presented the County Investment Advisor Report. He advised he would  
like to continue to move further out the curve with their investment choices in  
anticipation of the idea that rates will be lower in the future. They've had some good  
opportunities, and the Clerk's Office has good relationships with the banks. They are  
looking at a two-year CD right now, but they've held off so that they could present the  
opportunity to the Board until the policy can be changed. He stated there's a  
Resolution coming before the Board in the near future from Resource Management  
which asks for the policy to be extended.  
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve  
the implementation of the purchase recommendations of the Board's Financial Advisor  
based upon the report submitted today and recommend the Clerk implement said  
Board recommendations.  
Under discussion, Vice Chairman Herr advised this recommendation goes outside the  
policy so she cannot support the motion. Discussion ensued regarding policy. County  
Manager Darren Gray advised staff plans to bring the policy amendment Resolution to  
the Board in December.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 voted AYE.  
District 5 voted NAY.  
Motion passed 4 to 1.  
CONSENT AGENDA – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  
Mr. Gray announced Agenda Item 9, Release of Lien at 600 Shadowmoss Circle, Lake Mary,  
is being pulled from the agenda; and add-on Consent Agenda Item 17a, Disposition of AC  
Pipe. For the benefit of the public, Item 34, Tri State Towing PD Rezone, the Applicant will be  
requesting a continuance during the afternoon portion of today's Public Hearings.  
Chairman Lockhart announced she must recuse herself from voting on Agenda Item 18,  
Amendments to State Legislative and Governmental Lobbying Services Agreements, due to a  
conflict.  
With regard to public participation, no one spoke, and public input was closed.  
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve Consent  
Agenda Items 4 through 27, including add-on Item 17a, and excluding Items 9 and 18; and  
the Constitutional Officers' Consent Items 28 and 29.  
Under discussion, Commissioner Dallari noted he supports add-on Item 17a but asked if the  
County Manager would be bringing back at a later date the overall policy and standards  
regarding the disposition of AC pipe for Board review. Mr. Gray responded they will bring  
back the manual to be updated in about six months.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
County Manager’s Consent Agenda (Items No. 4 - 29)  
County Manager's Office  
4.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a tourism grant  
agreement with Sanford Main Street, Inc. in the amount of $30,000 for the  
FY2023/24 funding allocation for marketing and advertising. Countywide  
(Guilherme Cunha, Administrator)  
2023-1190  
2023-1192  
5.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a tourism grant  
agreement with Florida Goldsboro Main Street, Inc. in the amount of  
$20,000 for the FY2023/24 funding allocation for marketing and  
advertising. Countywide (Guilherme Cunha, Administrator)  
Community Services  
6. Approve and accept the HOME and NSP monthly report for October 2023  
2023-1178  
pursuant to Seminole County Resolution No 2015-R-51, and No  
2013-R-61. Countywide (Stacey Smithwick, Community Development  
Division Manager).end  
7.  
Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution amending  
certain fees set forth in Section 20.26 of the Seminole County  
Administrative Code pertaining to fees and charges for services provided  
by the Seminole County Health Department. Countywide (Allison Thall,  
Community Services Director)  
2023-1193  
Resolution #2023-R-124  
Development Services  
8.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Fiscal Year  
2023-1093  
2023-1160  
2023/2024 Service Funding Agreement in the amount of $11,794,422 by  
and between Seminole County, Florida, and Central Florida Regional  
Transportation Authority (LYNX). Countywide (Doug Robinson, Project  
Manager).  
9.  
Consider the request for a Release of Lien for a vacant property located  
at 600 Shadowmoss Circle, Lake Mary, Parcel No.  
03-20-29-5PG-FB00-0000, that was attached due to a Code Enforcement  
Special Magistrate lien of $232,500.00 for Case # 17-91-CESM, filed  
against Magnolia Golf Club Holding LLC (Magnolia Golf Club Holding  
LLC, Applicant) District5 - Herr (Liz Parkhurst, Project Manager)  
This item was pulled from the agenda.  
Environmental Services  
10.  
11.  
12.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Certificate of Public  
2023-1219  
2023-1220  
2023-1221  
Convenience and Necessity for Orlando Waste Paper Company, Inc.  
effective from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Countywide  
(Oliver Bond, Solid Waste Division Manager)  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Certificate of Public  
Convenience and Necessity for Trademark Metals Recycling, LLC  
effective from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Countywide  
(Oliver Bond, Solid Waste Division Manager)  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Certificate of Public  
Convenience and Necessity for Recycling Services of Florida, Inc.,  
effective from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Countywide  
(Oliver Bond, Solid Waste Division Manager)  
Management and Budget  
13. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement from  
2023-1090  
the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection in  
acceptance of $11,250,000 ($10,250,000 new grant funding and  
$1,000,000 existing State appropriation) for the Wekiva Septic to Sewer  
Conversion Phase I; and to execute a Resolution implementing Budget  
Amendment Request (BAR) #24-003 in the net amount of $13,500,000  
through the Environmental Grant Fund and Water & Sewer fund to  
recognize the grant revenue, establish necessary interfund transfers, and  
move County match funds from reserves into the project. Countywide  
(Timothy Jecks, Budget Director) Requesting Department - Utilities  
Resolution #2023-R-125  
BAR #24-003  
14.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution  
implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #23-053 in the amount  
of $23,628,220.45 through the 11937 ARPA Special Revenue Fund;  
00112 Special Project Fund; and 00100 General Fund appropriating  
projects under the Seminole County Recovery Plan as general  
government services where applicable. Countywide (Timothy Jecks,  
Budget Director)  
2023-1110  
Resolution #2023-R-126  
BAR #23-053  
15.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution  
implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #23-072 in various  
County Funds in the amount of $3,950,315.42 to amend the Fiscal Year  
2022/23 budget to appropriate Opioid Settlement revenues; increase  
transfer to the Article V Fund; and transfer from MSBU Street Lighting  
reserves for increased utility costs. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Budget  
Director)  
2023-1188  
Resolution #2023-R-127  
BAR #23-072  
Public Works  
16.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Renewal to Lease  
2023-1164  
2023-1202  
2023-1257  
Agreement with Addiction Recovery and Treatment Center (AdventHealth  
Hope & Healing Center) to run through December 31, 2024. District4 -  
Lockhart (Jean Jreij, Public Works Director)  
17.  
Authorize Chairman to execute the Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement  
between ECA Buligo Red Willow Partners, LP and Seminole County for  
the maintenance of the traffic signal at Red Bug Lake Road and Red  
Willow Plaza. District1 - Dallari (Jean Jreij, P.E., Public Works Director)  
17 a Consideration by the Board of County Commissioners to establish and  
approve means and methods for the disposition of AC pipe by utilizing  
any of the three methods: (1) Open Trenching; (2) Close Tolerance Pipe  
Slurrification (CTPS); (3) Cap and Grout in Place as the approved  
disposition method for AC Pipe that is to be taken out of service. District2  
- Zembower and District4 - Lockhart (Tony Nelson, County Engineer)  
Resource Management  
18.  
Approve Amendments to RFP-603224-18/BJC - State Legislative and  
Governmental Lobbying Services Agreements with Ronald L. Book, P.A.,  
Hollywood, FL and The Southern Group of Florida, Inc., Tallahassee, to  
extend the term of the agreements one (1) additional year and authorize  
the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Amendments.  
Countywide (Diane Reed, Purchasing and Contracts Division Manager)  
Requesting Department/Division - County Manager’s Office  
2023-1095  
This item was pulled for a separate discussion/vote.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
Approve the proposed mediated settlement of an auto liability/bodily injury  
lawsuit (Henry Jones vs. Seminole County, Florida, Case No.  
2022CA001281) related to an automobile crash that occurred on May 26,  
2020, for the total amount of $95,000, inclusive of attorney’s fees.  
Countywide (Bill Telkamp, Risk Manager)  
2023-1159  
2023-1161  
2023-1162  
Approve the proposed negotiated settlement of all workers’ compensation  
claims by a retired firefighter, which includes a 2006 back injury claim  
(Claim #358438) and a 2020 hearing loss claim (Claim #1014581) for the  
total amount of $103,500, inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs.  
Countywide (Bill Telkamp, Risk Manager)  
Award IFB-604626-23/MHH - Purchase and Delivery of Sodium  
Hypochlorite to Allied Universal Corporation, Miami, and authorize the  
Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. The  
estimated annual amount is $1,545,600.00. Countywide (Diane Reed,  
Purchasing and Contracts Division Manager) Requesting Department  
-Utilities  
22.  
Award RFP-604605-23/LAS- Disaster Recovery Consultant Services to  
Carlisle Thompson LLC, Georgetown, TX, as the main Consultant and  
Disaster Program & Operations, Inc., Ponte Vedra, FL, ICF Incorporated,  
L.L.C., Reston, VA, Innovative Emergency Management, Inc., Morrisville,  
NC, and Tetra Tech, Inc., Maitland, as additional Consultants, on an  
as-needed basis. Approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts  
Division to execute the Agreements. Countywide (Diane Reed,  
Purchasing and Contracts Division Manager) Requesting Department -  
Office of Management and Budget  
2023-1173  
23.  
Award CC-4727-23/GCM - Sand Lake Road at SR434 & Sand Lake Road  
at West Lake Brantley Road Intersection Improvements to Southland  
Construction, Inc. of Apopka, in the amount of $2,781,977.24 and  
authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the  
Agreement; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a  
Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #24-008 to  
transfer $1,517,786.00 from 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax reserves;  
$6,000.00 from West Collector Impact Fee Fund reserves; and to  
appropriate funding in the amount of $612,000.00 from Public Works  
Grant Fund. District3 - Constantine (Diane Reed, Purchasing and  
Contracts Division Manager) Requesting Department - Public Works  
Engineering  
2023-1174  
Resolution #2023-R-128  
BAR #24-008  
24.  
Award RFP-604608-23/LNF - Term Contract for Generator Services and  
Repairs to Accurate Power and Technology, Inc., Eustis, Genstar Service  
LLC, Sanford, and Ring Power Corporation, St. Augustine, and authorize  
the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the agreements.  
Countywide (Diane Reed - Purchasing and Contracts Division Manager)  
Requesting Department - Fleet and Facilities.  
2023-1177  
25.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Mutual Termination of  
Agreement and a new funding agreement with Rescue Outreach Mission  
of Central Florida, Inc. (ROM). Countywide (Lorie Bailey-Brown,  
CFO/Resource Management Director)  
2023-1203  
Utilities  
26.  
Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute the Customer Agreement  
2023-1094  
2023-1097  
for Reclaimed Water Rates, including a General Use Permit with  
Addendum, with the Florida Department of Transportation. District5 - Herr  
(Johnny Edwards, Utilities Department Interim Director)  
27.  
Review and Authorize the Chairman to execute the FDEP Consent Order  
District5 - Herr (Johnny Edwards, Utilities Department Interim Director)  
Constitutional Officers – Consent Agenda  
Items 28 and 29 were approved with the Consent Agenda.  
28.  
Approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to appropriate  
from the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year 2022/23 General Fund Budget  
closeout: (1) $6,200,725.22 in purchase commitments for items not  
received by 9/30/2023 and (2) $500,000.00 in budget savings requested  
to fund a portion of our agency’s Mobile Command Vehicle Replacement;  
and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution  
implementing a Budget Amendment Request (BAR) # 24-009 in the  
General Fund to transfer $6,700,725.22 from reserves for the  
2023-1195  
re-appropriation of the Sheriff’s purchase commitments and Mobile  
Command Vehicle. (Lisa Spriggs, Chief of Administrative Services)  
Resolution #2023-R-129  
BAR #24-009  
29.  
Expenditure Approval Lists dated October 11, 18, and 25, 2023; and  
Payroll Approval Lists dated October 12 and 26, 2023. (Jenny Spencer,  
CPA, CGFO, and CFE, Director, Comptroller’s Office)  
2023-1217  
2023-1095  
Items Pulled for Separate Discussion/Vote  
18.  
Approve Amendments to RFP-603224-18/BJC - State Legislative and  
Governmental Lobbying Services Agreements with Ronald L. Book, P.A.,  
Hollywood, FL and The Southern Group of Florida, Inc., Tallahassee, to  
extend the term of the agreements one (1) additional year and authorize  
the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Amendments.  
Countywide (Diane Reed, Purchasing and Contracts Division Manager)  
Requesting Department/Division - County Manager’s Office  
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to  
approve the amendments to RFP-603224-18/BJC - State Legislative and  
Governmental Lobbying Services Agreements with Ronald L. Brooke, P.A., Hollywood,  
FL and The Southern Group of Florida, Inc., Tallahassee, to extend the term of the  
agreements one (1) additional year; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts  
Division to execute the amendments.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 voted AYE.  
District 4 abstained from voting and submitted a voting conflict form (received and  
filed).  
REGULAR AGENDA  
30.  
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Jobs Growth Incentive  
(JGI) Funding Agreement with ExamRoom.AI Corp. for the creation of  
one-hundred sixty-two (162) new Seminole County jobs providing Local  
Financial Support (LFS) of $1,000 per job, for a total of $162,000  
(ExamRoom.AI Corp). District4 - Lockhart (Guilherme Cunha, Economic  
Development Administrator)  
2023-1214  
Mr. Cunha addressed the Board and introduced Amanda Jayakeerthi, ExamRoom.AI,  
who discussed the ExamRoom.AI business and why they've requested the funding  
agreement. Mr. Cunha presented the item as outlined in the agenda memorandum.  
There were Board questions, comments, and discussion.  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to approve and  
authorize the Chairman to execute the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) Funding Agreement  
between ExamRoom.AI Corp. and Seminole County, providing an incentive of $1,000  
per job, for a total Local Financial Support of $162, 000 for the creation of one hundred  
sixty-two (162) new jobs.  
Under discussion, Commissioner Constantine shared why he cannot support the JGI.  
He also recommended the Board look at the policy for JGIs because he does not  
believe it is doing what they intended. Discussion ensued.  
Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
District 3 voted NAY.  
Motion passed 4 to 1.  
Chairman Lockhart recessed the meeting at 10:22 a.m., reconvening at 10:36 a.m.  
31. Seminole Forever Update (Rick Durr, Parks and Recreation Director)  
2023-1223  
Mr. Durr addressed the Board and presented the Seminole Forever Update as outlined  
in the agenda memorandum.  
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to approve  
the seven (7) nominations to the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) as  
presented (David Bear, Beverly Evans, Tim Jackson, Dr. Jay Exum, Gabbie Milch,  
Phyllis Hall, and Janette Schreiber).  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
COUNTY MANAGER AND STAFF BRIEFING  
32. ARPA Update (Tricia Johnson, Deputy County Manager)  
Ms. Johnson presented the ARPA Update as outlined in the agenda memorandum.  
2023-1236  
There were few questions and comments from the Board.  
33.  
Spring Valley Farms Bridle Path Easement Staff Briefing. District3 -  
Constantine (Rebecca Hammock, Development Services Director)  
2023-1189  
Ms. Hammock addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda  
memorandum.  
With regard to public participation, Bill Miller spoke in support; no one else spoke, and  
public input was closed.  
Public Comment Form was received and filed.  
There were minimal Board questions and comments.  
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to direct staff  
to administratively vacate the bridle path easements in the Spring Valley Farms  
Subdivision sections 4 through 7; and refund the application fees to two applications as  
noted in Ms. Hammock's presentation.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Request to Revise FY23/24 Holiday Schedule  
Item not on the agenda.  
Mr. Gray presented Request to Revise Seminole County's FY23/24 Holiday Schedule handout  
(received and filed) and explained why he is requesting the revisions.  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to approve the  
holiday schedule as presented by Mr. Gray.  
Under discussion, Commissioner Zembower stated he doesn't disagree with this for one year,  
but he would like staff to look at it for future years and see an economic impact statement and  
what the associated costs would be and services that may fall through the cracks. Mr. Gray  
advised he will provide that to the Board.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Recess BCC Meeting Until 1:30 P.M.  
Chairman Lockhart recessed the meeting at 11:07 a.m.  
Reconvene Meeting at 1:30 P.M.  
Chairman Lockhart reconvened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.  
Public Hearing Agenda  
ACCEPT PROOFS OF PUBLICATION  
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to authorize the  
filing of the proofs of publication for this meeting’s scheduled public hearing into the Official  
Record.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL  
All Districts submitted ex parte communications (received and filed).  
34.  
Tri State Towing PD Rezone - Consider a Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture)  
to PD (Planned Development) for a proposed warehouse/office and tow  
yard on approximately 0.92 acres, located on the west side of W SR 426,  
approximately 800 feet north of Connection Point; (Z2023-010) (Brian  
Taylor, Applicant) District1 - Dallari (Annie Sillaway, Project Manager)  
2023-1099  
Ms. Sillaway advised the Applicant has requested a continuance to the December 12  
meeting to meet with the owner of the Oviedo Commerce Center which is directly north  
of the subject site, so staff recommends a continuance of this request.  
With regard to public participation, no one spoke; and public input was closed.  
Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to continue to  
December 12, 2023, the request to adopt the proposed Ordinance enacting a Rezone  
from A-1 (Agriculture) to PD (Planned Development); and approve the associated  
Master Development Plan and Development Order for approximately 0.92 acres,  
located on the west side of W SR 426, approximately 800 feet north of Connection  
Point; Brian Taylor, Applicant; as described in the proof of publication.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
35.  
Board of Adjustment Appeal - Appeal of the Board of Adjustment decision  
to deny the request for: (1) a side yard (west) setback variance from ten  
(10) feet to two and one-half (2½) feet; and (2) a rear yard setback  
variance from thirty (30) feet to three (3) feet for an existing shed in the  
R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) district, and more particularly known as  
149 Academy Oaks Place; (Julius John, Applicant) District3 - Constantine  
(Angi Gates, Project Manager)  
2023-1124  
Ms. Gates addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda  
memorandum. Staff recommends the Board uphold the decision of the Board of  
Adjustment to deny the request for: (1) a side yard (west) setback variance from ten  
(10) feet to two and one-half (2½) feet; and (2) a rear yard setback variance from thirty  
(30) feet to three (3) feet for a shed in the R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) district.  
Julius John, Appellant, addressed the Board and shared his comments regarding the  
history of an existing shed on his property and the BOA decision. There were few  
questions for Mr. John.  
With regard to public participation, Mitchel Krause spoke in support of overturning the  
BOA decision and Travis Ray (photos received and filed) spoke in opposition to  
overturning the BOA decision.  
Public Comment Forms were received and filed.  
Chairman Lockhart advised what they're here for today is an appeal of the setback  
variance. Mr. John rebutted some of the public comments. There were Board  
questions and comments.  
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to  
uphold the decision of the Board of Adjustment to deny the request for: (1) a side yard  
(west) setback variance from ten (10) feet to two and one-half (2 1/2) feet; and (2) a  
rear yard setback variance from thirty (30) feet to three (3) feet for a shed in the R-1AA  
(Single Family Dwelling) district; Julius John, Appellant; as described in the proof of  
publication.  
Under discussion, Commissioner Zembower shared why he supports the motion.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Chairman Lockhart asked Ms. Gates to work with Mr. John to see what his options may  
be for applying for a different variance.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE  
36.  
Adopt Ordinance to create the Rice Lake Lake Management Municipal  
Services Benefit Unit [MSBU]; Adopt the associated preliminary capital  
assessment roll and the initial variable rate assessment roll required for  
funding the requested public services. District 5 - Herr (Michael A. Eason  
Jr., MSBU Program Manager)  
2023-1061  
Ordinance #2023-27  
Tameka Morton, MSBU, addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in  
the agenda memorandum. There were few Board questions.  
With regard to public participation Matias Gomez and George Calvi spoke in support.  
No one else spoke, and public input was closed.  
Public Comment Forms were received and filed.  
Minimal discussion ensued.  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to adopt  
Ordinance #2023-27 creating the Rice Lake Lake Management Municipal Services  
Benefit Unit (MSBU); the preliminary Capital Assessment roll for Phase 1 MSBU  
services; and the initial Variable Rate Assessment roll for Phase II MSBU services; as  
described in the proof of publications.  
Under discussion, Vice Chairman Herr thanked the community for their help with this  
item.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
37. SunRail Transition Update (Paul Chipok, Deputy County Attorney)  
2023-1234  
Mr. Chipok addressed the Board and provided an update regarding the SunRail  
Transition. He advised the backup information for this item is what will be presented at  
the upcoming CFCRC meeting. At the November 16 CFCRC meeting, FDOT will be  
requesting formal direction from the CFCRC board regarding endorsement by that  
board of the concept to pursue the operations phasing agreement for the transition of  
SunRail from FDOT to the CFCRC. Staff at FDOT and local government partners have  
been working jointly over several months on this project already; but there's been no  
formal approvals from the CFCRC and FDOT hasn't made a formal commitment either.  
FDOT wants to make the arrangement more formal so that all of the work effort is  
legitimate and moves forward. He reviewed some of the threshold issues. The  
operating agreement must be approved by each of the local government partners and  
the CFCRC board prior to LYNX being installed as the operating entity. If terms cannot  
be reached, then they need to look for other alternatives; but they need to commence  
work on that agreement with LYNX at this point in time to know how an operating  
agreement would work and find out what they don't know today. He noted a series of  
public meetings FDOT is holding to discuss the Transit Concept and Alternative Review  
(TCAR) for the Sunshine Corridor (east/west connection from the airport to south  
I-Drive).  
There was Board discussion, questions, and comments. The main topic of discussion  
was in regard to operational time of the last section of SunRail (Volusia County) and  
how it correlates to the agreement date.  
Chairman Lockhart confirmed with Mr. Chipok that staff is asking for approval to modify  
and update the existing agreement. Mr. Chipok added primarily to remove the existing  
maximum operating deficit and also other minor cleanups because if they're doing the  
phase-in agreement, transitioning from FDOT to the operating entity may be  
inconsistent with some of the language in the current operating agreement. They want  
to make sure the agreements run parallel to one another.  
Chairman Lockhart asked if there was Board direction to direct staff to modify and be a  
part of updating the existing agreement as stated by Mr. Chipok and discussion  
ensued. Mr. Chipok advised he wants to confirm that the direction staff has previously  
received is still the direction the Board approves of because as they go further into the  
negotiations, things get more granular. He wants to make sure there are no  
misconceptions that staff's negotiations are divergent from the Board's direction.  
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Herr, to give staff  
direction and support to continue to negotiate with their partners and return to the  
Board whatever information they gleam from the continued negotiations.  
Motion by Commissioner Dallari to call the question.  
Under discussion, Chairman Lockhart asked if there was any input from the County  
Manager or County Attorney before they voted. Mr. Gray advised as they go through  
this, they will be updating the Board on each step of the process. Ms. Latorre stated  
immediately after the last Board meeting there were additional meetings with the  
steering group, and things do start to get more granular, so they want to make sure the  
Board understands they will need to be amending the existing operation documents  
with regard to the deficit numbers and continuing to negotiate with the presumption that  
LYNX is going to be the operating partner.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT  
Mr. Gray thanked the Board for their support of the additional holiday time off. He introduced  
the new Fleet and Facilities Director Chad Wilsky.  
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER REPORTS (3, 5, 1, 2 and 4)  
District 3: Commissioner Constantine announced recent and future events and meetings.  
He asked the County Attorney about the annual Ethics training, and Ms. Latorre advised the  
training has yet to be determined but she will keep the Board updated.  
District 5: Vice Chairman Herr announced recent and future events and meetings and  
discussed the following: LYNX ridership, lobbying solicitations to euthanize a minimum  
number of animals (which Seminole County is already doing), and the cons of the County  
Attorney's Office providing Ethics training.  
Motion by Vice Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to appoint Brenda  
Urias to the Tourism Development Council (TDC) effective November 16, 2023, through  
December 31, 2024, replacing Elizabeth Brown who resigned.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
District 1: Commissioner Dallari advised the Oviedo Women's Club had their 49th Great Day  
in the Country event. He asked if the County could do either a resolution or proclamation next  
year for their 50th. He briefly discussed the Best Friends Animal Society regarding  
euthanasia. The Commissioner announced recent and future events.  
District 2: Commissioner Zembower announced a few events. He brought up an email he  
received from Gary Huttmann, Executive Director, MetroPlan Orlando, which discussed  
trouble reaching a quorum for their meetings.  
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to appoint Jeannine  
Ellenson for a two-year term to the Library Advisory Board on January 1, 2024; Bryan Wilson  
to the Animal Control Board for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024; John Egger to the  
Contractor Examiner Board for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024; Richard Jerman  
to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a four-year term beginning on January 1, 2024;  
Lourdes Aguirre to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a four-year term beginning  
January 1, 2024; and Matt Criswell to the Seminole County Port Authority (SCOPA) for a  
three-year term beginning January 1, 2024.  
Under discussion, Chairman Lockhart announced she is not comfortable with the appointment  
of Mr. Jerman; and Commissioner Zembower stated he will amend the motion to remove the  
appointment of Mr. Jerman so they can vote on that appointment separately.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to appoint Richard  
Jerman to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a four-year term beginning on January 1,  
2024.  
Under discussion, Chairman Lockhart stated she cannot support the motion because of the  
multiple communications from the public about Mr. Jerman's demeanor on the board. She  
feels that there may be some conflicts. Vice Chairman Herr agreed and stated those boards  
are a reflection of the Commission.  
Districts 1, 2, and 3 voted AYE.  
Districts 4 and 5 voted NAY.  
Motion passed 3 to 2.  
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to send Walter  
Grundorf a Letter of Appreciation for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT  
Motion by Chairman Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to appoint Josh Gunderson  
to the Tourism Development Council replacing Erik Ducharme.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
The Chairman discussed a Letter of Support that was requested for the NCAA to host their  
tennis championships at Sanlando Park. They were on a time crunch to get it done, so she  
had it drafted and signed. With the Board's consensus, it will go back to Tourism staff for  
submission.  
Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Vice Chairman Herr, to approve the Letter  
of Support be sent on behalf of the Chairman.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Chairman Lockhart announced recent and future events and meetings. She discussed her  
service on the Canvassing board and suggested the County Attorney and County Manager  
talk to the Board at some point about the possibility of adopting, as part of the Administrative  
Code, how the Board handles the Canvassing board. She explained why she believes the  
Board should support the suggestion. There was consensus of the Board for staff to start  
formulating an amendment to the Code.  
The Chairman brought up the County Attorney and County Manager annual reviews. The last  
time they did reviews was in 2020, so they may want to look at new metrics. Mr. Gray and  
Ms. Latorre have been provided with copies of the metrics of the past. She has asked them  
to put down what they've already accomplished and their goals, and she will add her  
comments so that there's an evaluation of some sort on the record. The next Chairman can  
decide what to do moving forward. Commissioner Dallari noted he has sat down with both the  
County Attorney and County Manager to review them, and he would like to address  
compensation. Discussion ensued, and Commissioner Dallari reiterated their compensation  
needs to be addressed.  
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS  
1. Certified Letter received November 13, 2023, from the City of Casselberry Community  
Development Department, notifying the County that David Drive LLC, owner of Parcel  
ID# 26-20-30-5AR-0D00-055B is voluntarily annexing said property into the City limits  
of Casselberry.  
2. Certified Letter received November 13, 2023, from the City of Casselberry Community  
Development Department, notifying the County that Plumstead Common LLC, owner of  
Parcel ID# 33-21-30-300-007B-0000 is voluntarily annexing said property into the City  
limits of Casselberry.  
PUBLIC COMMENT (Items not Related to the Agenda)  
There were no public comments.  
BOARD REORGANIZATION  
38.  
Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman  
2023-1232  
Chairman Lockhart passed the gavel to County Attorney Kate Latorre to act as  
temporary Chairman to the BCC. Ms. Latorre explained the rules of the Board  
reorganization and opened the floor for nominations for the Chairman of the BCC.  
Commissioner Herr nominated Commissioner Zembower for Chairman. Ms. Latorre  
called for any additional nominations.  
Motion by Commissioner Dallari to close nominations. Ms. Latorre reminded the Board  
that a second is not required and called the question.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Ms. Latorre opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman.  
Commissioner Dallari nominated Commissioner Herr for Vice Chairman.  
Motion by Commissioner Lockhart to close nominations. Ms. Latorre called the  
question.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
Chairman Lockhart mentioned, as Chairman of the BCC, she serves on the  
Canvassing Board for this round of elections. She will no longer be the Chairman of  
the BCC serving on that board. Commissioner Zembower asked Ms. Latorre if it is  
acceptable to request that Chairman Lockhart continues her service on the Canvassing  
Board. Ms. Latorre explained the statute requires that the Chairman of the BCC serves  
on the Canvassing Board; and if the Chairman is not willing or able to serve, they must  
appoint another member of the BCC. Essentially, they need approval for Chairman  
Lockhart to continue serving on the Canvassing Board for the current election.  
Commissioner Zembower stated he is unable to serve due to prior commitments, so he  
would request that the Board support Chairman Lockhart continuing her service. For  
clarification, Ms. Latorre noted it is Commissioner Zembower's appointment and not the  
Board's.  
Chairman Lockhart stated because of the conversations and things that are going on  
with the Canvassing Board issue, if they could make it a priority to get whatever needs  
to be in place because the presidential preference primary will be upon them before  
they know it. Commissioner Zembower advised sooner rather than later they need to  
understand legally from the County Attorney where they need to be in that process  
before they get there.  
39.  
Affirm the Standards of Conduct for Seminole County Commissioners  
2023-1233  
Ms. Latorre advised the Board's policies and procedures state that the new  
Chairmanship takes over at the conclusion of the next meeting, so Chairman Lockhart  
will still execute all documents approved at today's meeting.  
Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to affirm the  
Standards of Conduct for Seminole County Commissioners.  
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE.  
ADJOURN BCC MEETING  
There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the  
meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m., this same date.  
APPROVED by the BCC:  
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Chairman  
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Date  
ATTEST:  
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Clerk of Court and Comptroller  
AS Clerk to the BCC