Jay Zembower
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- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 3:28:44
- Avg per meeting
- 13:55
- Segments
- 2445
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Top issues during term (20)
Jain Society special exception denial
No direct county cost; the Society spent roughly $75,000 on design/landscaping improvements that did not change the outcome.
Rural Boundary removal for 67 acres
Development here could trigger utility extensions and service costs; the county currently has no infrastructure on site.
LYNX Transit Funding Formula Dispute
The county commits $11,745,651 to LYNX service for FY 2026/27.
Accessory dwelling unit conversion on Power Road
$925,389 in federal homeless-housing grant funds plus state library operating aid, with no local match noted.
Habitual landlord cited again over unsafe rental
Potential demolition or abatement costs could fall on the property owner, with emergency repair costs recoverable by the county.
Wekiva basin flood mapping and watershed plan
The county spent $4.3 million restoring this river and may face future restoration costs; the respondent was fined $1,000 and faces $500/day if permits aren't secured in 90 days.
Residential setback variances across Seminole County
The sign company says moving the sign would cost $30,000-$35,000; the applicant can appeal to the County Commission.
Animal Services Ordinance Package Advancement
Owners of flagged dogs would face $50,000 insurance requirements and higher registration fees; county enforcement costs rise modestly.
Unsecured swimming pools
Fines of $250 per day accrue if the owners don't fix their pools within the deadlines.
Absconded owners leave unsafe Sipes Avenue house to deteriorate
Fines of $250 to $500 per day could pile up fast, and the county can lien demolition costs against the properties.
Palmetto Pointe right-of-way vacate and drainage concerns
The applicant may need to add a gutter and downspout to satisfy engineering at permit time.
LifePoint Christian Church Expansion
No direct county cost; the church bears design and construction costs.
Amendment 3 and County Fiscal Exposure
An estimated $119 million revenue hit to property-tax-supported funds, with a $41 million cut to the sheriff's office alone.
Unpermitted construction enforcement
Owners may face permit fees, correction costs, and fines.
Public Safety Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
$1.9 million in federal grant money plus $1 million in carried-forward county funds.
Sewer and Water Infrastructure Investments
Roughly $40 million per year on average, up from about $29 million in recent years — a cost that will ultimately pressure utility rates.
Tatra Townhomes Rezone (Z2025-016)
Residential accessory structure and fence variances
None to county taxpayers; the denied garage would have carried solar panels the owner said would offset his energy costs.
FY 2026-27 Millage Rates and Budget Adoption
Rates held flat but 4.01% above rollback means higher tax bills for many property owners.
Seminal Moments efficiency dashboard
$6.5M realized savings to date; potential $6.4M revenue from surplus/repurposed property concepts.
Decisions during term (505)
Recorded while Zembower was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Operation Green Light proclamation
Artists of the Year proclamation
County investment advisor report and recommendations
Consent agenda (Items 5-6 and 6a-15)
Building Code Board of Appeals at-large appointment
Approval of the proposal to name the County-owned property located at 1096 Merritt St., Altamonte Springs, “Rosenwald Legacy Park”. District4 - Lockhart (Tricia Johnson, Deputy County Manager)
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter (Medical Examiner District 5), and Seminole Counties (Medical Examiner District 24) for cost share of…
Award IFB-5262-26/LTT Refuse Trailer Refurbishment & Repair to Kingpin Specialists, LLC, North Port, FL; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC dba Ten 8 Industrial, Bradenton, FL; and VMP Enterprises Inc., Miramar, FL for an estimated annual amount of…
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Supplemental Agreement No.02 to the Joint Participation Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation and Seminole County for NPDES Permit FLS000038, the accompanying…
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #26-049 in various Countywide Funds in the net amount of $720,910.62 to facilitate the Fiscal Year 2025/26 year-end close-out process.…
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #27-002 in various Countywide funds to transfer $107,436 from reserves for additional Accela licenses. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Budget…
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Service Funding Agreement in the amount of $11,745,651 by and between Seminole County, Florida, and Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX). Countywide…
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution adopting the Facilities Plan (CWSRF-SAHM) for Greenwood Lakes Water Reclamation Facility Improvements as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in support…
220 W. Cottesmore Circle — rear yard setback variance (BV2026-072)
5229 N. Woodcrest Drive — accessory structure setback variance (BV2026-076)
2858 Buccaneer Drive — boat ramp setback variance (2026-078)
1187 Black Walnut Court — cabana and pool setback variances (BV2026-081)
1826 Carillon Park Drive — addition setback variance (BV2026-074)
504 Power Road — accessory dwelling unit variance (BV2026-075)
308 Golfview Avenue — oversized detached garage variance (BV2026-077)
Voting record (9)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Constitution Week Proclamation
Veteran of the Month Proclamation
Consent Agenda Items 3-13
Port Authority Appointment
FY 2026-27 Countywide Millage
FY 2026-27 Fire MSTU Millage
FY 2026-27 Roads MSTU Millage
FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget Adoption
Henderson Hill Rezone (Z2025-025) — DENIED
Concerned the applicant went through the full staff and Planning & Zoning process, was approved unanimously there, and the Board was shifting to a PD requirement late in the process.