Board of County Commissioners

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 9:30 AM SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING 1101 EAST FIRST STREET SANFORD, FLORIDA 32771 1468 BCC Chambers Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 1 of 1 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Andria Herr Vice Chairman Amy Lockhart Commissioner Bob Dallari Commissioner Jay Zembower Commissioner Lee Constantine Present: Additional Attendees: County Attorney Kate Latorre, County Manager Darren Gray, Clerk of Court and Comptroller Grant Maloy, and Deputy Clerks Kyla Farrell and Chariti Guevara. II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE David Williamson, Central Florida Freethought Community, gave the Invocation. Petty Officer First Class Richard Kitchen led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 1. 2025-1082Proclamation proclaiming Petty Officer First Class Richard Kitchen, United States Navy as Seminole County’s December Veteran of the Month. (Petty Officer First Class Richard Kitchen, United States Navy) Motion by Vice Chairman Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming Petty Officer First Class Richard Kitchen, United States Navy, as Seminole County's December Veteran of the Month. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. 2. 2025-1136Resolution honoring the Retirement of Assistant County Manager Meloney Koontz Motion by Chairman Herr, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2025-R-101 honoring the retirement of Assistant County Manager Meloney Koontz. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. 3. 2025-1120County Investment Advisor Report (Scott McIntyre, CFA - Senior Portfolio Manager, Managing Director Hilltop Securities Asset Management) At the request of Chairman Herr, Mr. McIntyre explained the process of the transition of the Fed chairman. Commissioner Zembower asked for Mr. McIntyre's take on high default rates on car and mortgage loans, and Mr. McIntyre provided his opinion on the matter. Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to implement the recommendations of the Board's financial advisor based on the report submitted today and recommend the Clerk implement said Board recommendations Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. IV. CONSENT AGENDA – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION County Manager Agenda Revisions County Manager Darren Gray advised of two Consent Agenda add-on items: 4a, two extra paid days off for County employees; and 4b, 601 Lake Shore Drive Settlement Agreement. Page 1 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Mr. Gray pulled Agenda Item 24, 5th Amendment to Bike/Walk Central Florida Agreement, so staff can get some more information before they bring it back to the Board. Vice Chairman Lockhart requested Agenda Item 19, Arts Funding Agreement, be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. Public Comment on Consent Agenda It was determined that all Public Comment was regarding Agenda Item 19, which was pulled for separate discussion. Public Comment is heard with that item. Consent Agenda Item(s) Pulled for Separate Discussion/Vote 19. 2025-1103Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Arts Funding Agreement between Seminole County and Seminole Cultural Arts Council, Inc., in the amount of $73,483.00 for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Countywide (Gui Cunha, Director of Economic Development and Tourism) Vice Chairman Lockhart explained the reason she pulled this item is because she wants to make sure that the County is using taxpayer dollars as best they can so that the money allocated is going to the programs that this Board intended them to go to . She discussed the history of this agreement, and advised she wants to know if this is the best way to utilize the funds so that they can have more of the dollars actually reaching its intended purpose. That is why she is pulling the item, to ask for more time to ask for more information; do some comparative what they did prior, what they're doing now; and is there a better way to do it. Commissioner Zembower stated he concurs and has some very similar questions. With regard to public participation, Bill Hyde spoke in opposition, and the following spoke in support: Abby Sanchez, Kimberly McCue, Steven Young, Sharyn Battey, Don Epps, Virginia Poe, Deborah Bauer (document received and filed). No one else spoke, and public input was closed. Public Comment Forms were received and filed. Vice Chairman Lockhart discussed the Board's decision in 2023 to give SCAC additional funds on top of the funds that they had already been giving them . She also pointed out the Board's discussion in 2023 suggesting that a percentage or dollar amount of the funds that the County is giving be required to be used towards grants, and stated that is something they might want to look at. Maybe they could look at the idea of having it be a matching grant. She's thinking about it in a perspective of not just because they've done it a certain way, but how can they do it better; how can they encourage more public participation. Motion by Vice Chairman Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Zembower, to continue the item to an upcoming Board meeting, and let staff determine what the timing needs to be based on when they can gather all the information. Under discussion, Commissioner Zembower stated he would like to see financial documents to see how the money is being utilized and that is why he supports the motion. Commissioner Constantine stated he supports the motion but feels Page 2 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 uncomfortable keeping it at some future meeting. He thinks they should make sure they get the right amount of money, the right suggestions in the hands of those that are required to do the job as soon as possible. Vice Chairman Lockhart offered a friendly amendment to continue the item to January 27, 2026. They will also have the Wayne Densch agreement coming forward, so they could do them both on the same agenda if possible. Mr. Gray advised they could do that. Commissioner Zembower agreed to the amendment as seconder. Chairman Herr stated she did ask to see the budget, and she thinks the budget was shared with everybody. The budget does not include enough detail from her perspective. It simply has one line item called grants. She would like to see the grants spelled out. She'd also like to see multiple years of budgets; she'd be delighted with five years. They need to see what was happening before they made the change, and what's happening now. They need to see a detailed line item budget because she believes they are here because there is not enough transparency; going forward they need to solve that issue. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. Vice Chairman Lockhart asked if they can answer the same questions for the Wayne Densch agreement. She would like to be fair and consistent and ask for the same level of detail for the other arts organization that they're giving money to. Consent Agenda Items Vote Motion by Commissioner Constantine, seconded by Vice Chairman Lockhart, to approve Constitutional Officers Consent Agenda Item 4; and the County Manager's Consent Agenda Items 4a through 23, excluding Agenda Item 19, which was already voted on. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. Constitutional Officers – Consent Agenda (Item No. 4) 4. 2025-1127Expenditure Approval Lists dated November 5, 12, and 19, 2025; Payroll Approval Lists dated November 6 and 20, 2025; and BCC Official Minutes dated October 28, 2025. (Jenny Spencer, CPA, MAcc, CGFO, and CFE, Director - Comptroller’s Office) County Manager’s Consent Agenda (Items No. 4a - 24) County Manager's Office 4a. 2025-1144Approve two extra paid days off during the holiday season; Friday, December 26, 2025 and Friday, January 2, 2026. Countywide (Darren Gray County Manager) 4b. 2025-1143Approve and authorize the County Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement regarding the variance request at 601 Lake Shore Drive, Maitland. District3 - Constantine (Mike Rhodes, Interim Development Services Director) Page 3 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Administrative Services 5. 2025-1046Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Final Renewal and Twelfth Amendment of the Seminole County Health Department Lease which renews the agreement through February 28, 2027, with no remaining renewals. The annual increase is $1,578.00 for a total annual lease rate of $62,268.00. District4 - Lockhart (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) 6. 2025-1096Approve Change Order #3 to CC-5836-24/MAG - Willow Ave and Alhambra Ave Drainage Improvements in the amount of $767,929.27 with Carr & Collier, Inc. and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute this Change Order. District3 - Constantine (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Public Works 7. 2025-1100Approve Change Order #7 to CC-4727-23/GCM - Sand Lake Road at SR 434 & Sand Lake Rd at W. Lake Brantley Road Intersection Improvements with Southland Construction in the amount of $6,955.99 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Change Order. District3 - Constantine. (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Public Works 8. 2025-1086Approve the ranking list and authorize staff to negotiate rates in accordance with Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute one (1) Master Services Agreement (MSA) for PS-6745-25/LNF - Architectural and Engineering Services for the Seminole County Medical Examiner’s Office. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) Requesting Department- Fleet and Facilities Department 9. 2025-925Award RFP-5089-25/LAS On & Off Road Heavy Equipment Repairs and Parts to EFE, Inc. dba Everglades Equipment Group, Wellington, Fl., and National Equipment Dealers, LLC, Lexington, NC., at an estimated annual amount of $200,000.00 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreements. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Fleet and Facilities. 10. 2025-926Award RFP-5082-25/LTT, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Maintenance and Repair Services to ON Computer Services, LLC dba Computer Power Systems for an estimated annual amount of $134,930.00, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Emergency Management 11. 2025-1045Waive the procurement process and authorize Single Source Procurement SS-5133-25/GCM - Lien Search Services to PropLogix, LLC Page 4 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 d/b/a Orange Data Systems, Sarasota, FL, as a revenue-generating agreement and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the service agreement. Estimated annual revenues are $71,500. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Deputy Director, Administrative Services) Requesting Department - Development Services 12. 2025-1125Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an easement in favor of Duke Energy to allow for the installation of a Duke Energy aerial powerline that will cross over the northeast corner of County property (Tax ID #07-21-30-511-0B00-01A0) located at the southwest corner of Magnolia Street and Ronald Reagan Boulevard. District4 - Lockhart (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Public Works Community Services 13. 2025-1101Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Sharing Center Street Outreach Agreement in the amount $63,000 to continue providing outreach, engagement and assessment services for the Seminole County homeless population. Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director) 14. 2025-1109Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute The Health Council of East Central Florida Medical System of Care Agreement in the amount of $71,000 which provides outpatient medical health services to uninsured and underinsured residents of Seminole County from October 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026. Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director) 15. 2025-1108Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement in the amount of $853,116 from the General Housing Trust Fund (Ordinance 2021-14) to assist with the construction cost associated with ten homes within a nineteen-unit affordable housing development located in the City of Sanford in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka Inc. and any amendments or other related documents. District5 - Herr (Allison Thall, Community Services Director) 16. 2025-1115Approve the Affordable Housing Incentive Report for the 2024-2025 Program Year as presented and authorize staff to submit the report to the Florida Housing Coalition. Countywide (Allison Thall - Community Services Director) Emergency Management 17. 2025-1117Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) 26-011 in the General Fund to transfer $167,490 from reserves for the addition of 4 FTEs in the Animal Services Division. Countywide (Alan Harris, Emergency Management Director) Resolution #2025-R-102 Page 5 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Office of Economic Development and Tourism 18. 2025-1116Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a resolution providing tournament personnel the ability to utilize golf carts on a specific segment of Lake Markham and South Sylvan Lake Roads for the ECNL Boy’s Regional Soccer Tournament on January 2-4, 2026, the ECNL Girl’s Regional Soccer Tournament on January 9-11, 2026, and the MLS Next Academy Division Regional Tournament on January 23-26, 2026. District5 - Herr (Gui Cunha, Director, Office of Economic Development and Tourism) Resolution #2025-R-103 Parks and Recreation 20. 2025-1097Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Seminole County Natural Land Resident Caretaker Lease Agreement with James Hennessey. District1 - Dallari (Rick Durr, Parks and Recreation Director) Public Works 21. 2025-1087Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Supplemental Agreement between Seminole County and CSX Transportation Inc. for the Sidewalk Improvement Project located at Sanford Avenue and Rosehill Trail Pedestrian crossing. In addition to the sidewalk enhancements, a sum of $54,941.00, as outlined in Exhibit D (Force Account Estimate) within the Supplemental Agreement, will be allocated by the County for necessary enhancements to the railroad crossing infrastructure. District2 - Zembower (John Slot, Public Works Director) Requesting Department - Public Works 22. 2025-1099Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Wetland Mitigation Credit Reservation and Sale Agreement with Holland Properties, Inc. in the amount of $6,750.00, to comply with USACE permit application requirements for issuance of permit for the De Leon Street (Sweetwater/Solary Canal) Project. District2 - Zembower (John Slot, Public Works Director) Requesting Department - Public Works 23. 2025-1124Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and Seminole County and the corresponding resolution to authorize and allow FDOT to begin work on the School Street right-of-way and on County utility facilities, between US 17-92 (Monroe Road) and Elder Road, prior to jurisdictional transfer of School Street from Seminole County to FDOT. District5 - Herr. (John Slot, Public Works Director) Resolution #2025-R-104 Page 6 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 24. 2025-1121Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the 5th Amendment to the Bike/Walk Central Florida Agreement. Countywide (John Slot, Public Works Director) Pulled from the agenda. V. WORKSESSION 25. 2025-1066Septic Tanks (Johnny Edwards, Utilities Director, and Kim Ornberg, Environmental Services Director) Mr. Edwards, Ms. Ornberg, and Robert Reiss, Reiss Consulting Solutions/CHA Consulting, addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda backup. Mr. Edwards pointed out the three decision points that they have before the Board today: whether or not the Board wants staff to proceed with the first septic-to-sewer projects in the Wekiva PFA to utilize the existing DEP grant; whether the Board wants to seek homeowner participation through either an MSBU or a Special Assessment District; and if they are going to seek homeowner funding, does the Board want to return that to the utility fund or utilize that to increase the scope of the project to remediate more tanks. With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed. The Board shared their comments and suggestions regarding the presentation . There were some questions for staff. Commissioner Zembower advised he would be fine moving forward with the pilot project initially. He thinks that gives them some experience with what they're going to deal with across the rest of the county in those areas that they have to do it. He's assuming they'll discover hiccups, speed bumps, errors, and all those things that they could utilize to do a better job later. He would like to understand what an MSBU or Special Assessment District would look like and what that means to people from a cost standpoint. He'd also be okay for residents who want to participate that that money go back in to help do further projects of this magnitude. Commissioner Dallari stated he would like some additional information on how they will handle enforcement, operation and management, and the monthly cost. He has no problem moving forward with the pilot program; but all of the other options, they still need a lot more information before they go there. At this point, he is not willing to give further direction because there's not enough information. Vice Chairman Lockhart opined that if they're going to do a pilot project, it needs to be a community that has elected and voted through some process, maybe similar to the MSBU process, that they want to go through this. They need to make sure they're doing this in partnership with whatever community they would pilot with. Commissioner Constantine advised the first step is that they have to proceed with the first septic-to-sewer project. They need to look at any new project putting in advanced septic tanks everywhere, because it's going to come down the pike to everybody. They also need to look at anybody that has a septic tank that fails, having to replace it with the advanced septic tank if they cannot get sanitary sewer. Commissioner Constantine added they need to look at their end of it because the Legislature has not yet taken away the ability of local governments to come up with innovative and creative solutions, and suggested voluntary insurance policies. Page 7 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Regarding Board discussion, Commissioner Zembower stated he would not be a fan of forcing residents who need a drain field replaced to upgrade the entire septic system . He would like to know more about when that is triggered. Commissioner Constantine clarified, this is mostly for properties under one acre. Those larger than an acre would not be as affected because they have the property that would help not pollute as much . Chairman Herr advised she thinks the direction with regard to the opportunity to create that requirement, is that staff needs to evaluate this discussion with the technical experts and bring it back to the Board. Chairman Herr stated she thinks they should proceed with the first septic-to-sewer project, and it should be someone willing to do it. There should be some level of homeowner participation. She does not have a recommendation with regard to the spread and the scale, although she thinks it is well done and bringing back that type of detail will be extremely helpful. And anything that is returned back into the organization from that needs to come to remediate additional tanks, not to go back into the current utility-using program. Commissioner Dallari recommended they also need to look at other outside agencies that they could partner with. In regard to an inquiry made by Vice Chairman Lockhart, Ms. Ornberg discussed the seven cities and their requirements and responsibilities regarding septic-to-sewer. Brief discussion ensued. Chairman Herr confirmed with staff that they received the direction they need. Chairman Herr recessed the meeting at 11:31 a.m. Clerk Maloy left the meeting at this time. Chairman Herr reconvened the meeting at 11:37 a.m. 26. 2025-1119Basin Studies for East County Basins Groups A, B, and C (Soldiers Creek, Gee Creek, Little Lake Howell, Lake Jesup, and Howell Creek) (John Slot, Public Works Director) Mr. Slot and Joeseph LoFaso, Public Works, Engineering, addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda backup. Staff's requested action is for Board approval for acceptance into service of the Basin Studies for East County Basins Groups A, B, and C (Soldiers Creek, Gee Creek, Little Lake Howell, Lake Jesup, and Howell Creek). There were few Board comments and questions for staff. Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Vice Chairman Lockhart, to move forward as staff's requested. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. Recess BCC Meeting Until 1:30 P.M. Chairman Herr recessed the meeting at 12:00 p.m. Reconvene Meeting at 1:30 P.M. Chairman Herr reconvened the meeting at 1:30 p.m., with all Commissioners and other Officials, with the exception of Clerk Maloy and Deputy Clerk Kyla Farrell who was replaced by Page 8 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Deputy Clerk Chariti Guevara, who were present at the opening session. VI. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA Accept Proofs of Publication Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Vice Chairman 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 districts reported no ex parte. Public Hearings - Quasi - Judicial 27. 2025-1041Palmer’s Subdivision Right-of-Way Vacate - Adopt the Resolution vacating and abandoning an undeveloped portion of an unnamed right-of-way in the Palmer’s Subdivision Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 41, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for property located approximately 1,200 feet west of Sipes Ave, south of E Lake Mary Blvd; (Tri3 Civil Engineering Design Studio, Inc, Applicant) District2 - Zembower (Annie Sillaway, Principal Planner) Kaitlyn Apgar, Planning and Development, addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda memorandum. With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed. Constance Silver, on behalf of the Applicant, addressed the Board and advised she was available if there were any questions about the application. There were no questions from the Board. Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to adopt appropriate Resolution #2025-R-105 vacating and abandoning an undeveloped portion of an unnamed right-of-way in the Palmer’s Subdivision Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 41, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for property located approximately 1,200 feet west of Sipes Ave., south of East Lake Mary Blvd; Tri3 Civil Engineering Design Studio, Inc, Applicant; as described in the proof of publication. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. Public Hearings - Legislative 28. 2025-1065Comprehensive Plan Amendment - (Continued from the 11/18/2025 BCC meeting) Approve the proposed Ordinance amending the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan by revising the Introduction, Transportation, Public School Facilities, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Capital Improvement Elements to implement the 2021 School Interlocal Agreement to expand options for transit services and provide a definition Page 9 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 for micro-transit. Countywide (David German, Senior Planner)..end Division: Mr. German and Deputy County Attorney Neysa Borkert addressed the Board and presented the item as outlined in the agenda memorandum. Ms. Borkert reminded the letter they received from Florida Commerce said these are not comments that are actionable from the State, just because they gave these comments doesn't mean the County has to change anything, they are just suggestions . After further review of the technical comments, there are only three different policies referenced, and the State didn't say why or how they had come to the opinion that these policies may be more restrictive or burdensome under the SB180 language. Staff met with the school district. There is a memo in the agenda packet that summarizes why each policy referenced will not result in being more restrictive or burdensome to developers that come in. Staff feels strongly that these are okay to pass and the State is incorrect in their analysis of these policies, because maybe they didn't truly understand the effect of them. There were no questions from the Board. With regard to public participation, no one spoke and public input was closed. Motion by Vice Chairman Lockhart, seconded by Commissioner Constantine, to adopt Ordinance #2025-26 amending the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan by revising the Introduction, Transportation, Public School Facilities, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Capital Improvement Elements to implement the 2021 School Interlocal Agreement to expand options for transit services and provide a definition for micro-transit. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. VII. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None. IIX. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT AND STAFF PRESENTATIONS Mr. Gray congratulated the Animal Services team on another successful Paws and Claus event. He also congratulated Steven Lerner, Office of Emergency Management Division Manager, for receiving the 2025 Leader of the Year award by the Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition. Mr. Gray thanked Assistant County Manager Meloney Koontz for her 28 years of services to the County and citizens. IX. BOARD APPOINTMENTS Chairman Herr advised the final list of district and at-large appointments for Items 29 through 34 was distributed (received and filed). She has cleared it with the County Attorney that instead of reading all of the appointments and reappointments that they can take one motion with a second to appoint all of them. Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Commissioner Dallari, to approve the slate of appointees to the appropriate boards as listed on the document. Page 10 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. 29. 2025-1110Approve the District 1 Board Appointments 30. 2025-1111Approve the District 2 Board Appointments 31. 2025-1112Approve the District 3 Board Appointments 32. 2025-1113Approve the District 4 Board Appointments 33. 2025-1114Approve the District 5 Board Appointments 34. 2025-1118Approve the at-large Board Appointments X. DISTRICT COMMISSIONER REPORTS District 1 - Commissioner Dallari Commissioner Dallari reported on the Paws and Claus event and advised Bill Hyde, citizen, requested that he announce that the National Wreaths Around America Day will be held on December 13th at the Boston Hill and Oviedo Cemeteries in Oviedo. The Commissioner advised for informational purposes he received a phone call from a Chuluota resident regarding an issue with Access Lynx and the extensive time it takes from when they are picked up to being dropped because of other stops. Staff is working on getting the resident connected with Scout. District 2 - Commissioner Zembower Commissioner Zembower reported on upcoming holiday events. District 3 - Commissioner Constantine Commissioner Constantine reported CareerSource Central Florida opened a new community hub at the Seminole State College's main campus; Central Florida Public Media invited him to be part of a panel on community growth and development; and at the Florida Association of Counties meeting on November 19, 2025, they put together legislative priorities basically fighting all the legislation coming down the pipe to transfer Home Rule to Tallahassee. District 2 - Commissioner Zembower (Continued) Commissioner Zembower stated he wanted to share photographs of two Florida panthers taken on the Orange County side between the Rybolt and the Clayton properties along the eastern side of the Econ River (received and filed). District 4 - Commissioner Lockhart Vice Chairman Lockhart reported on the Florida Association of Counties legislative conference; a tour she took of the Supervisor of Elections Office; her participation on Seminole County Chamber's Good Morning Seminole podcast speaking about Scout; holiday and ribbon cutting events she has attended; and advised there would be a Rosenwald community meeting tonight providing a status on the project. The Vice Chairman stated she recently spoke with Senator Scott and shared some of the Page 11 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 communication the County has had with the currently appointed State CFO. It occurred to her that, on all of that communication, they copied the Florida delegation, but they did not copy the federal delegation. She wanted to make sure the Board would be okay sending out a packet to the federal delegation so they know what is happening. No objections were voiced. District 5 - Chairman Herr Chairman Herr reported on her tour of the Page Jackson Cemetery; holiday events; and the Paws and Claus event. XI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Herr reported Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO and Administrative Services Director, provided the quarterly grant report, and the Chairman gave a shout-out to staff for their work . The Chairman congratulated Andy Wontor, Public Information Division Manager, for her investment in doing extensive training. COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR REPORTS No submissions. 35. 2025-1128Approval of the 2026 BCC Meeting Calendar Chairman Herr stated Commissioner Zembower requested a change to the proposed June Budget Work Session #2 date which has now been moved to the normally scheduled BCC meeting on June 9th; Work Session #3 will be on June 10th; and June 23rd will be a regular BCC meeting. She inquired if these changes were okay with everyone. No objections were voiced. Motion by Commissioner Zembower, seconded by Vice Chairman Lockhart, to approve the calendar as presented today. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. 36. 2025-1130Approval of the 2026 BCC Chairman Appointments Chairman Herr stated the Board appointments need approval but the Chairman's appointments do not. She does not mind if the motion included both. Motion by Commissioner Dallari, seconded by Vice Chairman Lockhart, to approve both the Board appointments as presented as well as the Chairman's appointments as presented. Under discussion, Mr. Gray stated they need to designate the chairman for the Value Adjustment Board. The Chairman stated she would like Commissioner Constantine to chair that board and confirmed with him he was good with that. Commissioner Dallari amended the motion as presented with the caveat that Commissioner Constantine will be the chair of the VAB, and the seconder agreed. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voted AYE. Page 12 of 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 XII. PUBLIC COMMENT (Items not Related to the Agenda) Gayle Hair addressed the Board and stated she has served on the Animal Control Board for many years. She thanked the Board for their support of the improvements made to the animal services facilities. Public Comment Form was received and filed. XIII. ADJOURN BCC MEETING There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m., this same date. APPROVED by the BCC: _____________________________ _____________________________ Chairman Date ATTEST: _____________________________ Clerk of Court and Comptroller AS Clerk to the BCC Page 13 of 13