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CASSI'rLBIrRRY CITI' COMMISSION Minutes of January 11, 2010 -Regular Meeting Page 7 of 10 12. T EIZ ITE A. Presentation: Third Generation Sales Tax Dr. Bill Vogel, Superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools, addressed the City Commission regarding the Third Generation Sales Tax. Dr. Vogel stated the current sales tax expires December 2011 and consideration of the third general sales tax would have to appear either on the August or November 2010 ballot. The School District has continuing capital needs and is. in the process of approaching the cities and the County regarding the continuation of the sales tax for another ten years. Dr. Vogel distributed a document summarizing the millage options and sales tax options for school funding, which is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Dr. Vogel stated the School Board feels the sales tax option is the best funding option for all entities in the County. Deputy School Superintendent George Kosmac stated the District was in the process of developing a new project list and noted that both South Seminole Middle School and Casselberry Elementary renovation and security projects are included on the new list. Dr. Vogel noted that a joint work session between the Board of County Commissioners and the School Board will be held on January 26th to discuss the continuation of the sales tax. Mayor Glancy stated the Third Generation Sales Tax has been the main focus of the Mayors and Managers Group for the past few meetings. Mayol• Glancy stated she felt the continuation of the sales tax would be beneficial to all the entities by providing economic stimulus in Seminole County. Mayor Glancy stated that if the entities do not agree to put the issue on the ballot, it may be impossible to get it back in the future because it will then be perceived as a new tax. Vice Mayor Solomon stated she was in favor of the Third Generation Sales Tax. Commissioner Hufford stated she was also in favor of continuing the sales tax but was interested in the what the breakdown for each entity would be, especially relating to the non-educational proj ects and flexibility to address the Casselberly community's needs. Commissioner Miller voiced concerns regarding the current economic conditions and public perception of the tax. Commissioner Doerner agreed with Commissioner Miller concerns, and voiced further concerns regarding any partnerships for suppol•ting the continuation of the sales tax that did not include the support of the County. 13. ISCLTSSI®~1ITES A. Municipal Advisory Committee (Metroplan) Report -Mayor G1ancX No report. B. Envision Seminole Board Report -Mayor Glancy Mayor Glancy reported that she will be attending the Vision N Conference scheduled January 29, 2010. The