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WORK SESSION
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
JULY 14 2003
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, July 14, 2003, at 4:14
P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Floridm
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Kevin Hipes
Commissioner Velma Williams (present at 4:31 P.M.)
Commissioner Randy Jones
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot
Interim City Manager Andrew Van Gaale
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Employee of the Month for Ju.ly 2003.
Mayor Lessard presented Eveline Bennett with the Employee of the Month Award for July 2003.
Interview of prospective Board appointee.
Historic Preservation Board. The prospective interviewee was not present to be interviewed.
Health insurance options.
Human Resources Director Joseph Denaro, Insurance Broker Chet Pierce, and Human Resources Analyst Joyce
McCoy, were present to discuss health insurance options. After discussion, the Commission concurred to continue health
insurance coverage with UnitedHealthcare for another year, and that effective October 1, 2003 all current retirees who live out
of the coverage area and future retirees who choose to move out of the coverage area shall pay the difference between the budget
portion paid by the City and the OOA (out of area) cost; any employee who retires or who meets the criteria for disability
ret~ after October 1, 2003 and receives City paid health insurance at the time ofretirement shall contribute his or her health
insurance subsidy received fi.om FRS to the City to be credited toward the cost of health insurance premium; and effective
October I, 2003, for all employees retiring as a result of full disability who meet the criteria for disability retirement, City paid
health insurance will begin upon rethement and will continue until the disabled retiree receives Medicare benefits or until twenty-
four (24) months have elapsed, whichever comes first. The Commission will take action at tonight's Regular Meeting regarding
renewal of health insurance coverage, group life insurance, and voluntary group dental insurance.
Amendments to Land Development R _egulations. Schedule S. Historic Preservation_
Senior Planner Antonia Gerli and Historic Preservation Board Chairman Scott Singeisen were present to discuss
proposed amendments to Schedule S. After discussion, the Commission concurred to make the following changes:
S-29, 3rd bullet: allow awnings to extend eight feet (8') fi'om the face of the structure if the extension is
consistent with adjacent or closest structures
S-33, several bullets referencing sandblasting as being "prohibited," "shall never by used," "shall be avoided,"
"is not permitted," "shall avoid":
Prohibit sandblasting and change all to make all the same.
Eliminate numerous instances of subjectivity, including that in --
S-28 c) Commercial Windows and Doors, 2nd bullet: "...shall he considered on a case-by-case basis."
S-28 5th bullet: "...may be allowed by the HPB..."
S-28 9th bullet: "...subject to approval of the HPB"
by specifying what the decision has to he based on/what criteria should he followed.
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Historic Preservation Board membership.
Senior Planner Antonia Gerli and Historic Preservation Board Chairman Scott Singeisen discussed the need to
reduce the number of Board members, through attrition, from eleven (11) to nine (9) with two (2) alternates. The Commission
authorized preparation of an ordinance for the reduction of HPB members.
Next discussed was the request of the Historic Preservation Board for removal of Board Member Stephanie
Powers. Afler discussion, the Commission requested Assistant City Attorney Groot to research and provide a memo outlining
the process which could be used for removal ora board member, for consideration at the next meeting on whether to set a hearing.
Victory_ Temple Church LiabiliW Insurance Claim.
Interim City Manager Van Gaale distributed to the Commission a copy of a memorandum regarding the Victory
Temple of God, Inc. liability insurance claim, which was summarized by Assistant City Attorney Groot. Mr. Groot concluded
his memo with an opinion that the City clearly is not liable on the legal theory of negligence but that the Commission can
legitimately pay the damages asserted by the church if it concludes that it is in the public interest to do so. The Commission
discussed options for settlement including City Staffadministering a repair project for a not to exceed amount of money or settling
the claim for a not to exceed amount of money. [Dtaing the discussion, Mayor Lessard briefly lefl the meeting and returned.] The
Commission will take action on this item at tonight's Regular Meeting.
Offer received to purchase a portion of property_ located at 2313 S. Sunford Avenue.
The Commission discussed an offer received to purchase a portion of property located at 2313 S. Sanford from
Laurie P. Harrison, owner. Mayor Lessard requested that Public Works Director Tom George review the property with
Commissioners Jones and Woodruff and make a recommendation on how much property is needed for City purposes. Interim
City Manager Van Gaale said if the cost remains under $10,000, the purchase can be handled administratively. The Commission
had no objection.
R ~egular Agenda Items. Add-On Items. and Other Items.
Mayor's briefing.
Interim City Manager's briefmg.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
Attest:
Mayor
City Clerk
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The City Coiimfission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on Monday, July 14, 2003, at 7:00
P.M., in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Smfiord, Florida.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor-Coaaiiissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Kevin Hipes
Cors-~,fissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Randy Jones
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie G-root
Interim City Manager Andrew Van Gaale
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
City Attorney Willian~ L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Coranfissioner Woodruffmoved to approve the Minutes of June 2, 5, 18, 20, and 30, 2003 Special Meetings,
and June 23, 2003 Work Session and Regular Meeting. Seconded by Coi~issioner Hipes and carried by vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor-Commissiouer Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Corranissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Coamfissioner Woodruff Aye
Consent Agenda Item 7, Approve Agreement Relating to St. Johns Parkway Right-of-Way and County, City,
Dyson and Stenstrom Properties relating to St. Johns Parkway road improvement project and use of abandoned railroad right-of-
way currently owned by Seminole County, was removed from the Agenda. Consent Agenda Item 4, Approve selection of
W'flliam R. Hough & Co. as Senior Manager/Underwriter and Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. as Co-Manager for refinancing the Series
1992 and Series 1993 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds, was removed for separate consideration.
Co~mifissioner Woodruff moved on the Consent Agenda as follows: (1) Approve CPH Engineers Amendment
#73 for engj~ services during construction (installation of utility lines in the right-of-way) of East Lake Mary Boulevard
Segment liB, at a cost of $249,055; funding available from water and sewer impact fees and the FDEP low interest program
(SRF); (2) Approve purchase of a New Holland Tractor, Model #TS110, at a cost of $38,977.56 from Landig Tractor Company
(State contract); funds available in account number 451-4527-536-64-06; (3) Approve agreement with St. Johns River Water
Management District for matching fund grant in the amount of $30,000 for Stormwater Master Plan; (5)Award Bid IFB 02/03-
26 for installation of electrical and lighting system at Touhy Park to Palmer Electric, in the amount of $34,890; funds available
account 001-5051-572~63-65; and (6) Approve continuance of Supplemental Insurance Benefits Program Agreement with
Professional Insurance Corporation (PIC) with conditions and continuance of Section 125 Program with Employee Benefits
Corporation (EBC); there is no cost to the City associated with this agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried
by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Coxranissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
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After discussion, Commissioner Woodruffmoved to approve selection of William R. Hough & Co. as Senior
Manager/Underwriter and Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. as Co-Manager for refinancing the Series 1992 and Series 1993 Water & Sewer
Revenue Bonds. Seconded by Commissioner Hipes. The motion failed by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Nay
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Nay
Commissioner Jones Nay
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
After brief discussion, Commissioner W'dliams moved to approve selection of Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. as Manager
for refinancing the Series 1992 and Series 1993 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried
by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Nay
Commissioner Will'mms Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Nay
Public hearing and second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3787. to annex 34.82 acres of property _lying between
Washington Street and S.IL 46 and between N. Cameron Avenue and BeardaH Avenue f2305 Beardall Avenue)(Leffier
Warehouse): Leffier Company, Ken Leffier, President. Recommended by the Interim City Manager. Ad published July 2 and
9,2003.
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3787 and to approve Development Order No. 03-0018.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Public hearing and second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3788. to rezone 34.82 acres of property _lying between
Washington Street and S.R. 46 and between N. Cameron Avenue and BeardaH Avenue from PUD fCountyL to PD.
Planned Development, sub_iect to conditions and Development Order No. 03-0018: and approve Dev~10pm~nt Order
No. 03-0018:(2305 Beardall AvenuegLeffier Warehousel: Leffier Company, Ken Leffier, President. Recommended by the
Interim City Manager. Ad published July 2, 2003.
Commissioner Hipes moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3788 and to approve Development Order No. 03-0018.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams. After discussion, the motion was carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Public h~ring and second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3793 to amend the Future Land Use Map designation
of the Comprehen~ivl~ Plan from PSP. Public Semi-Public. to HI~I-41. High Intensity_. for 0.623 acre of property lying
between Towne Center Circle and Rinehart Road and between Towne Center Boulevard and 1-4 (1160 Rinehart Road):
City of Sanford, owner; Richard Merkel, P.E., Professional Engineering Consultants, lnc., applicant for VT, Inc. Recommended
by the Imerim City Manager. Ad published July 2, 2003.
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ColinulssioneT Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3793. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Con,anissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Corccnissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Pubfic hearing and second rmadin_o and adoption of Ordinance No. 3794 to amend the Seminole Towne Center PD
Master Plan to ine~d_e 0,62~ acre of property _lying between Towne Center Cirele and Rinehart Road and between
Towne Center Boulevard and 1-4 and rezone ~mid propel~y_ from AG. Ag?'enlture. to PD. Planned Development: and
approve Development Order No. 03-0034: City of Sanford, owner;, Richard Merkel, P.E., Professional Engineering
Consultants, Ine., applicant for VT, Inc. Recommended by the Interim City Manager. Ad published July 2, 2003.
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3794 and to approve Development Order No. 03-0034.
Seconded by Conanissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Coa-~dssion as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Coa-udssioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
First rmadln~ of Ordinance No. 3795 to annex 3.47+/- acres of property_ _lying between the Central Florida Greeneway
and I~i~,t RMd Iml beOveen Towne Crater Boulevard and Rinehart Road: ~1200 Rinehart Road~ (Seminole Power
~ Town Center Holdings, LLC, owner. Recommended by the Director of Planning & Community Development and
the Interim City Manager.
Commissioner Jones moved on the first reading of Ordinanee No. 3795. Seconded by Commissioner Hipes and
carded by vote of the Commi~ion as follows:
Mayor-Cotmaissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
]~'ublie h,~ring and first r~dln_o of Ordinnnee No. 3796 to rezone 3.47+1- acres of pro_nerty. _lying between the Central
Florida Greenewa_v and Rinehart Road and between Towne Center Boulevard and Rinehart Road from A-1 fCounty~
~O PD. Planned Development: Town Center Holdings, LLC, owner. Reco[m~ended by the Planning & Zoning Couaahsion,
the Director of Plmming & Community Deveiopment and the Interim City Manager, subject to Development Order No. 03-
0036. Ad published June 8, 2003.
Co~m~dssioner Jones moved on the first _rea0_ ~g of Ordinance No. 3796 and to approve Development Order No.
03-0036. Seconded by Co,midssioner Woodruff and carried by vote of the Coma-ds.sion as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williamq Aye
Commi~ioner Jones Aye
Coaaifissioner Woodruff Aye
Cc~a,-~.,~i~,, of str~q~res. Ads publhlwd June 22 ami 29. 2003: owners notified May_ 30. 2003: pro_nerties posted Ma_v
30, 2003. Phnnin_~ and Community_ Development Director and Interim City_ Manager reeommend the structures be
~d~..nd nnaaG._ (lll~_nid~*~l: unt~nltnry_ or uninhahlf~ble, condemned, and the ownetfs) given thirty_ (30) days to _rear
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or demoKsh: if property owner(s) fail to effect such demolition and removal or repair within said thirty_ t30~ day period.
the City shall demolish and remove the bnildin_~ and/or structures, and the actual cost of said demolition and removal.
~n_e_l~din_~ adminintralive costs, will be assessed as a lien against the properties.
Report 03-16, 1316 W. 13th Place; Lois & Valdeza Williams, owners.
Commissioner Williams moved to find the structure unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, and to
condemn said structure; and to give the owners ninety (90) days to repair or demolish; if property owners fail to effect such
demolition and removal or repair within said ninety (90) day period, the City shall demolish and remove the building and/or
structure, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative costs, will be assessed as a lien against the
property. Seconded by Commissioner Hipes and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Report 03-17, 1205 W. 16th Street; Mary Garrison, owner.
Commissioner Williams moved to continue the Public hearing for ninety (90) days. Seconded by Commissioner
Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Report 03-18, 915 Maple Avenue; Tanya & Mabel Miser and Wanda Payne, owners.
Commissioner Williams moved to find the structure unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, and to
condemn said structure; and to give the owners ninety (90) days to repair or demolish; if property owners fail to effect such
demolition and removal or repair within said ninety (90) day period, the City shall demolish and remove the building and/or
structure, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal including administrative costs, will be assessed as a lien against the
property. Seconded by Commissioner Hipes and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Board reappointments/appointments:
Cemetery Advisory Committee. Commissioner Jones moved to reappoint Thelma Mike to the Board.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Historic Preservation Board. Commissioner Jones moved to acknowledge Marveen Kelly's resignation from
the Board. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
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Commissioner Woodruff
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Aye
Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee. Coaaifissioner Jones moved to reappoint Reginald Lowery and
Ron Fraser to the Board. Seconded by Commissioner W'dliams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Comudssioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Condemnation Status Rem)fi:
9%1, 1219 Park Avenue, Kamjo Properties, LLC, owner. Commissioner Woodruffmoved to remove the
property from eondemnetion, subject to repair or removal of the chain link fence. Seconded by Commissioner W'dliams and
carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Comstfissioner Lessard Aye
Connnissioner Hipes Aye
Conmfissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
03-11, 1001 Cypress Avenue, Ann Brown, owner. Commissioner Woodruffmoved to demolish the
structure. Seconded by Comnfissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Co.mfissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
03-14, 1008 W. 12th Street, Catherine B. McDonald Heirs, owners. Commissioner Jones moved to
demolish the structure. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruffand carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Comafissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
01-14, 1605 Peach Avenue, Clontha Hampton, Edward Dupree, Judy Daniels, Bridgette Perry & Iris
Smith, owners. Commissioner Williams moved to authorize a sixty (60) day extensio~ Seconded by Co~,.~issioner
Woodruffand carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Coa-mdssioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Conm,issioner Woodruff Aye
03-09, 1301 W. 13th Street, Veronica McCoy, owner. Commissioner Hipes moved table the demolition.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commi~ion as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Con-anissioner Hipes Aye
Coumfissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
First reading of Ordinanee No. 3792 to amend land Developm_~_t R?,lati~as. ~t~lnll~ $. Reconmaended by the
Planning & Zoning Commission, Planning & Community Development Director, and the Interim City Manager.
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Commissioner Woodruffmoved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3792, with the changes discussed at
today's Work Session regarding pages S-28, S-29, S-33, and S-38. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lcssard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
First readinu of Ordinance No. 3797 to annex 0.41+/- acre of property _lying between 13th Street and Blain Street
and between Dixie Way and the S.C.L. R/R (1302 Dixie Way}: Charles F. and Annie M. Collier, owners.
Recommended by the Planning and Community Development Director and the Interim City Manager.
Commissioner Williams moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3797. Seconded by Commissioner
Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Approve renewal of health insurance coverage, group life insurance and voluntary_ group dental insurance for active
City. employees and eligible retirees, effective October 1.2003. Recommended by the Human Resources Director and
the Interim City Manager.
Commissioner Jones moved to approve the UnitedHC Dual Option plan, continuance of group life insurance
coverage with Aetna with no change in cost to the City, and voluntary group dental insurance coverage with Principal
Financial Group at no cost to the City. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Add-on items.
Victoo/Temple of God liability insurance claim. Commissioner Williams moved to offer Victory Temple
of God a settlement in the amount of $50,000, payable from General Fund Reserves, with waivers as to any and all liability
from any and all causes being received from the church. Seconded by Commissioner Hipes and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Hipes Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Jones Nay
Commissioner Woodruff Nay
Information.
City_ Attorney's Report.
City_ Clerk's Report.
Interim City_ Manager's Report.
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City_ Commissioners' Reporta.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Attest:
Mayor
City Clerk