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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061272 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida ,June 12 at 8:00 P. M. 19. 72 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 P. M. on June 12, 1972. Present: .Mayor-Commissioner Lee P. Moore (arrived at 8:45 P. M.) Commissioner A. A. McClanahan Commissioner Gordon T, Meyer Commissioner John G. Morris Commissioner Jullan L. Stenstrom Commissioner W. C. Hutchison, Jr. City Manager W. E. Knowles City Clerk H. N. Tatum, Jr. Police Chief Ben E. Butler The meeting was called to order by the Acting Chairman Commissioner Gordon T. Meyer. The first order of business was a Public Hearing to consider closing, 9acating and abandoning a street right-of~way in accordance with notice published in the Sanford Herald on May 25, 1972, as follows: NOTICE OF PROCEEDING FOR VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A STREET TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You will take notice that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on June 12, 1972, at the City Commission Room at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, will consider and determine whether or not the City will close, vacate and abandon any right of the City and the Public in and to that portion of a street hereinafter described, to wit: That part of Laurel Avenue North of Fulton Street according to E, R. Trafford's Map of Sanford, pages 56 through 64, public records of Seminole County, Florida. Persons interested may appear and:be heard at the time and place above specified. CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA BY: H. N. TAMM, JR., CITY CLERK The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from anyone in favor of, or against, the proposed closing of said street right-of-way. No one appeared in opposition. W. Garnett White, Realtor, appeared to support the request. After consideration, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authozize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to close, vacate and abandon the street right-of-way as described in aforesaid notice of public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. The next order of business was a Public Hearing to consider amendments in certain districts and boundaries of the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with notice published in the Sanford Herald on May 25, 1972, as follows: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA. Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Commission Room in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on June 12, 1972, to con- sider changes and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida, as MINUTES June 12 at 8:00 P. M. City Commission, Sanford, Florida 19 72 follows: (a) That property lying west of Highway 17 & 92 and north of Airport Boulevard is proposed to be rezoned from R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) District to C-1 (Neighborhood Com- mercial) District. Said property being more particularly described as follows: The Northeast ~ of the Northeast ~ lying North of Airport Boulevard in Section 11, Township 20S, Range 30E. (b) Tha~'I ~bpe~'~' Iy'£~ Ei'§~~ ~'~'~:~ A~en~e- and! bet~Ween' 20th St.~ee~. an'a~ G~ndV.ie~.; Avenue is proposed to be rezoned from R-lA (Single Family Dwelling) District to R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Said property being more particularly described as follows: Lots 22, 24 and 26, Rose Court Subdivision. (c) That property lying West of Elm Avenue and between First Street and Second Street. isdproposed to be rezoned from R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District to C-2 (General Commercial) District. Said property being more particularly described as follows: Lot 6 and North ~ of Lot 7, Block 3, Tier 7, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford. (d) That property lying North of Country Club Road and East of Lake Mary Road is proposed to be rezoned from R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) District to M-1 (Light Industrial) District. Said property being more particularly described as follows: From the intersection of the North right of way line of Country Club Road and the East right of way line of Seaboard Coast Line Railroad mainline in Section 35, Township 19 South, Range 30 East, Seminole County, Florida, run East along said North right of way line 240 feet for a point of beginning; thence continue East 200 feet; thence North 377 feet; thence run South 377 feet to the point of beginning. All parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, this 22nd day of May, 1972. H. N. Tamm, Jr., City Clerk of the City of Sanford, Florida The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from anyone in favor of, or against, the proposed rezoning. No one appeared in opposition. Commissioner Morris moved to deny the rezoning as requested in Item (b) in accordance with the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried. Commissioner Morris moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to rezone from R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) District to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial ) District, that property described in Item (a) as recommended by the Zoning and Planning Co~mission. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Commissioner Stenstrom moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to rezone from R-3 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District to C-2 (Commercial) District, that MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida June 12 at 8:00 P. M. 19 72 property described in Item (c) and recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried. Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to rezone from R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) District to M-1 (Light Industrial) District, that property described in Item (d) and recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Commissioner Morris stated he had two maps and proposals for district requirements for the election of City Commissioners to be considered for placing on the ballot for December, 1972. Commissioner McClanahan moved that the Commission-acknowledge the acceptance of the various districting proposals as prepared by the various interested parties, and retain the proposals until such time as 15% of the registered voters have signed legally drawn petitions and the signatures thereon are duly certified by the Supervisor of Elections as being 15% of the registered voters; and then in December, 1972, and upon receipt of these legally drawn and legally executed petitions, at that time, the City Commission immediately prepare and place on the ballot in December, 1972, the districting question. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Morris. George Crossley, president of the Jaycees, appeared to submit a Resolution from this organization in support of districting and of placing the question of same on the December, 1972, ballot for a vote of the people. Others appearing to support districting and its placement on the December, 1972, ballot and voicing this. opinion were as follows: Ernest Payne, Seminole Community Action; Hannah Pinkerton; Emory Speer. Commissioner Meyer turned the chairmanship of the meeting to Mayor Moore. Consideration next given to a request of the Downtown Merchants Association to in- stall a public address system of 17 speakers on First Street between Sanford Avenue and Myrtle Avenue for providing music for shoppers. After consideration, Commissioner Stenstrom moved on approval of same with the stipulation as follows: (1) the music would cease at 9:00 P. M.; (2) maintain a low noise level; (3) speakers not to be mounted on street light standards. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried. moved Commissioner Meyer/to reappoint Donald R. Jones to the Civil Service Board until June 30, 1974. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. After consideration, Commissioner Meyer moved to table action to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dale E. Coppock from~the Zoning and Planning Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Commissioner Meyer moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of appreciation to Dale E. Coppock for services rendered to the Zoning and Planning Commission during his temure of office. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. After consideration and on recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission, MINUTES June 12 at 8:00 P. M. City Commission, Sanford, Florida ....... ~ 19 72 Addition. by Commissioner McClanahan and carried. Commissioner McClanahan moved to establish a "Minimum Housing Code Board of Adjustment and Appeals": to consist of five members. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried over the dissenting vote of Mayor Moore. Request next submitted by Raymond Lundquist to close, vacate and abandon the east 138.7 feet of Rose Street abutting Lot 11, Normany Square; and on motion of Commissioner McClanahan, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried, a public hearing was authorized to be held on July 10, 1972, and the City Clerk authorized to advertise same. Request next submitted by Kenneth Leffler, attorney for United Lumber Company, Inc., to vacate and abandon a portion of Maple Avenue lying north of Eighth .Street and south of rail- road right of way; the north-south alley in Block 9, Tier 9; and that portion of Seventh Street west of French Avenue and east of the railroad. After consideration, Commissioner McClanahan moved to table the request until payment is.received on a lien held by the City for the expense of the demolition of a condemned structure. Seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried. Request next submitted by Robert C. Wyche to purchase Lot 13, Block D, Celery Avenue Commissioner MeYer moved to table same for a report on deed restrictions. Seconded On motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried, Ordinance No. 1077, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDING WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREA DESCRIBED REREINAFTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF FLORIDA, ACTS OF 1957. was introduced and placed on its first reading and read in full. Commissioner Meyer then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second reading of Ordinance No. 1077 and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom. Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was called and the vote stands as follows: Mayor Moore Commissioner McClanahan Commissioner Meyer Commissioner~Morris Commissioner Stenstrom Yea 1! !! !! Said Ordinance No. 1077 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll was called and the vote stands as follows: Mayor Moore Commissioner McClanahan Commissioner Meyer Commissioner Morris Commissioner Stenstrom Yea !! !! Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, by unanimcus vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 1077, entitled: MINUTES City Commission, Sanford,.Florida Jun__e 12 at 8:00 P. M. 19. 72 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, Ab~EXING TO AND INCLUDING WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREA DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF FLORIDA . ACTS OF 1957. After discussion, Commissioner McClanahan moved to table action on annexation petition submitted on approximately 15 acres of property south of the Sanford Airport until such time as development plans are submitted to the Zoning and Planning Commission on property as follows: PARCEL 1 Beg. 41 55 chains W and 795' S of NE corner, Sec 7-20-31, run N 333' E 315' S 3 degrees, E 231', S 10 degrees, E to point E of beg., W to beg PARCEL 2 Beg. 1038' W and 462' S of NE corner of W~ of NEk, Sec. 7-20-31, run S 175.6', N 88 degrees 38' E 525.6', S 832', S 86 degrees E 143' S 17 degrees 40' E 377.62' S 114.6' N 45 degrees W 160.45' N 30 degrees W 304.92' W 376.2' N 69 degrees W 38.28' N 11 degrees W 873.84' N')3 degrees W 231' E 68.98' to beg. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried. A proposed Agreement was next submitted from Dan Acito for interior design services on the Police Security Complex, and on motion of Commissioner~Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried, same was tabled pending clarification regarding the status of housing prisoners under Article V. Recommendation next submitted by Municipal Judge Berry to set aside a $27.00 bond estreated on June 6, 1972, in court case No. 104191, Earl Hendry; and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried, same was approved. Consideration next given to a report submitted by the Director of Finance on the division of demand funds deposited in the local banking instituions. Commissioner Meyer moved to designate the United State Bank of Seminole as the depositoryto r,e.ceive~.~he Utility Trust Fund for the water, sewer and drainage control capital improvement charges. Seconded by Com- missioner McClanahan and carried. - ~ ...... Commissioner Morris moved ~to t. able..~action on ~the ~appointment of Trustees for the General Sanford Memorial Library. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried. On motion of Commissioner McClanahan, seconded by CommisSioner Morris and carried, transfers of funds were authorized as follows: $2,285.96 from Police Salaries Account No. 2201 to City Manager Salaries Account No. 1201. $2,500.00 from Police Salaries Account No. 2201 to Police Miscellaneous-Investigations Account No. 2209.1. $215.00 from City Manager Travel Expense Account No. 1207 to City Manager Furniture, Fixtures and Office Equipment Account No. 1212 to provide for purchase of a calculator. Also, authorize one additional driver and two laborers to be hired in the Refuse Division at a cost of $4,915.00 for operation of new refuse packer. On motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried, Ordinance No. 1078, entitled: Mm~T~TE LEe. Ar, SD'PYLY MINUTES City Commission, Sa~.ord, Fto~ ~. June. 12 at 8: 00 P. M. 19 72 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN-FORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING ANDABANDONING A PORTION OF A STREET IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AS DESCRIBED BELOW: was introduced and placed on its first reading and read in full. Commissioner Meyer then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second reading of Ordinance No. 1078 and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Morris. Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was called and the vote stands as follows: Mayor Moore Yea Commissioner McClanahan " Commissioner Meyer " Commissioner Morris " Commissioner StenStrom ,'~: ~ "'~ -~ Said Ordinance No. 1078 Was then placed On its final passage ~and adoption, the roll was called and the vote stands as follows: Mayor Moore Commissioner McClanahan Commissioner Meyer commissioner Morris ~- Commissioner Stenstrom Yea !! Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, by unanimous vote, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 1078, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING', VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTIONOF A STREET IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AS DESCRIBED BELOW: On recommendation of the City Manager and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by CdmmiSsioner Morris and carried, payment of stat-ements were authorized as follows: (a) Gutmann, Dragash and Matz, Architects, Inc. Invoice dated June 1, 1972, amount of $7,700.00 Police SeCurity Complex. Lee Construction Company of Sanford, Estimate No~' 1 for period of April 25 to May 25, 1972, amount of $37,151.88, Wastewater Treatment Improvements. (c) William C. Hutd'hison,-Hutchis~n'~ Leffler,~ttorneys at Law, invoice dated June 6, 1972, amount of $2,536.00, ~ for profesSional services re City of Sanford VS. Gi?.~roy Ray, et al, Civil Actions 69-233, 69-1164 and 71-324, Marina Tax Suits. Request next submitted by Director of Aviation to amend the Airport Authority Budget to provide for an Interlocal Agreement with the Department of Transportation as follows: Decrease Account No. 8627, Runway/Taxiway Repairs $10,000.00 Decrease Account No. 8699-G, Tower RehabilitAtion & Operations $ 5,000.00 Establish: Account No. 8800,:-Special Project 1'-72 $30,000.00 Account No. 891, Revenue, State Aid $15,000.00 Commissioner Meyer moved to authorize same. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried. MINUTES Ci~yComrnission,,Sanford, FlOrida June 12 at 8:00 P.M. 19 72 *'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'RgTl~"'pArr'l~ T,~,~'.AT. ~T~T1)'PT~*~v' ~/'~*]~l"~A'l~u"y . ~ , Resolution No. 1115 was next introduced and after b.eing read in full, Commissioner Meyer moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried. Said Resolution No, 1115 being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN RE- QUIREMENTS UNDER THE 1972 FLORIDA REVENUE SHARING ACT. WHEREAS, the City of Sanford, Florida, desires to participate in and receive from the State of Florida, at the earliest possible time, all funds which the City of Sanford, is entitled to receive under the 1972 Florida Revenue Sharing Act, Senate Bill 2-F, as said Act may from time to time be amended, and WHEREAS, in order to qualify for said revenue sharing funds during the 1972-1973 fisca] year, the City of Sanford is required to complete and return to the Florida Department of Reve- nue on, or before, June 1, 1972, a Report Form of pertinent data including certification that, a. Ail police officers, as defined by Section 23.061(1), Florida Statutes, employed by the City of Sanford, meet the qualifications for employment as established by the Police Standards Council of the State of Florida; and b. No, taw enforcement~officer employed by the City of Sanford~ is compensated for his services at an annual salary rate ofless than $6,00O;'and · · c. The salary structure and salary plans of the City of Sanford for law ~nforcement officers will meet the provisions of Part IV of Chapter 23, Florida Statutes, 1972.; and WHEREAS, upon due investigation, the city Commis~on of the City of Sanford has de- termined that all police officers employed bY the City do meet the qualifications for employment established by the Police Standards Council, and that no law enforcement officer employed by the City of Sanford is compensated for his services at an annual salary rate of less than $6,000, and the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Desires to hereby evidence by this resolution said City's compliance with the provisions of Paragraphs (a) and (b) above, and to hereby adopt the qualifying measures set forth in Paragraph (c) above; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CI%Y OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, a~ follows: · SECTION 1. QUALIFICATIONS OF POLICE OFFICERS: · The Sanford City Commission has duly investigated the qualifications of each law enforcement officer presently employed by the City of Sanford, and has determined that all such law enforcement officers do meet the qualifications for employment established by the Police Standards Council of the State of Florida; and all law enforcement~officers hereafter employed by the City of Sanford shall, prior to employment, be required to show that they meet said qualifications for employment. SECTION 2. MINIMUM SALARY FOR POL~E OFFICERS No law enforcement officer employed by the City of Sanford, Florida, is compensated for his services at an annual salary rate of less' than $6,000. MINUTES City Commission, S~nfOrd, Florida ,, · June 12 at 8:00 P. M. 19 72 MT'I'~,~rPA~'], T,lqI,~AT. ~TTPPT,¥ ~MPA~ SECTION 3. SALARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The salary incentive benefits authorized hereby shall be payable in accordance with the rule and regulations established by the Bureau of Police Standards through its Board in cooperation with the Department of Community Affairs. SECTION 4. SUBMISSION OF REPORTS The City of _Sanford shall submit reports to the Police Standards Council on December 31 March 31, June 30 and September 30, of each year containing information relative to compensation of law enforcement officers employed by it, and such other information as the Council may require SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE: Except as herein otherwise specifically indicated all provisions of this resolution shall be and become effective immediately upon its adoption hereof. ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, :his 12th day of June, 1972. ~TTEST: s/ H. N. Tamm~ Jr. City Clerk s/ Lee P..Moore. Mayor Recommendations next submitted from the Zoning and Planning Commissiom~as follows: (a) All construction on an unpaved street to pay'into escrow a prorata share of construction costs. (b) Initiate a' capital paving program with City to finance a portion of property owners' share. Commissioner McClanahan moved to table item (a) until such time as an overall plan can be pre- sented. item (b). Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Commissioner M~rris moved to table Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. On motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried, Administrative Report of the City Manager was approved as follows: Salary Reclassifications: Brady Mitchell., ~Certified :Plan~ Operator ~ From Class D to E, $7,235.00 annually. R. A. Evans, Fire Lt. From Class D to E, $7,680.00 annually. S. M. RiChard, Jr., Utility Director From Class D to E, $11,687.00 annually. A. Robert Kelly, Public Works Director From Class D to E, $11,687.00 annually. Commissioner Meyer moved to table consideration of employee salary increases for the 1972-73 Budget until the Workshop Session on June 19, 1972. and carried. Seconded by Commissioner Morris Request ~submitted by the Downtown Business Merchants Association to display merchandis~ on the sidewalk in the downtown area for "Cracker Day", June 29, 30 and July 1, 1972; and on motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried, same was authorized Agreement next submitted by the Marriott Corporation, Washington, D. C. for water , MINUT'ES City Commission, Sanford, Florida · · ..' June 12 at 8:00 P. M. 19.72 service on McCracken Road for a business operation to provide food service for the Auto-Train. Commissioner Morris moved to authorize the MaYor and City Clerk to execute same. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. The City Manager next submitted a comparison of the estimated costs for a landfill operation for the City versus the costs now incurred by use of the County transfer system. COmmisSioner McClanahan moved that in consideration of the estimated savings, to waive the requirement for bid advertisememts and to authorize the City Manager to proceed with tRe emer- ga~cy purchase of a bulldozer to replace the presently diSabled bulldozer. Seconded by Commis- sioner Meyer. and carried~,over the dissenting~vote~Of Commissioner Morris? After discussion,~Commissioner Morris moved to reconsider the Commission's position taken on "districting" by prior action at this meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom. Motion failed to carry over the dissenting votes of Commissioner Meyer, Commissioner McClanahan an~ Commissioner Stenstrom, , · Commissioner Stenstrommoved to authorize the purchase of new chairs for the Commis- sioners~. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan. Motion failed to carry over the dissenting votes of Commissioner Meyer and Commissioner Morris and Mayor Moore. On motion of Commissioner McClanahan, seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried, minutes of May 22, 1972, were approved. On motion of Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried, current vouchers and.payrolls were next approved as evidenced by: General Fund, Florida State Bank, Nos. 156873:~thrOugh 157130; Water and Sewer Revenue Fund, Florida State Bank, Nos. 937 through 949; Policemen~s Pension Fund, Florida State Bank, Nos. 315 throagh 318; Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund, Florida State Bank, Nos. 214 through 216; Board of Bond Trustees, Sanford Atlantic National Bank, No. 413; Water and Sewer Renewal and~Replacement Fund, United State Bank of Seminole, Nos. 56 and 57; General Fund, SanfOrd Atlantic National Bank, Nos. 1385 through 1454. After consideration, Commissioner Meyer moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the readoption of the City's Occupational License Fee Schedule. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried. Letter next submitted from David T. Kennedy, Mayor of Miami, urging support of the Gurney Amendment to S. 3651 (H.R. 14370), General Revenue Sharing Bill. moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for same~ McClanahan and carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Commissioner Meyer Seconded by Commissione~ ATTEST: lm MAYOR