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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042577-Regular Session........ .t..,. . _City_Comraission;ii~Sanford;J.F10ddo~,:~,~?~i~.:~..:~,...;, .. ~:Pril 25 at 7' 00 PM 1977 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Session in the City Hall in the City .~'0f!' Sanford, Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on April 25, 1977. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Lee P. Moore Commissioner John G. Morris Commissioner Julian L. Stenstrom Commissioner A. A. McClanahan Commissioner Eddie O. Keith City Attorney C. Vernon Mize, Jr. City Manager W. E. Knowles City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr. Police Chief Ben E. Butler The meeting was called to order by the Chairman. The first item of business was the opening of bids submitted in accordance with Invitation to bid published in the Evening Herald on April 15, 1977 as follows: INVITAT.ION TO-BID The City of Sanford offers for sale a.building and land described as follows: : ;. ' ~ ~ . ' ~ :i ~ ~ .- ' . : Lot 14, Block 3, Tier 1, and the EaSterly vacated ~ : two feet..,of: Palmetto~ Avenue, E. R. ,Trafford'~s Map, '... of the TOWN OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, according to the plat thereof as recorded 'in Plat Book 1, Page 58, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. This is generally known as the old central fire station, or Pal- metto Avenue Fire Station. Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Sanford, Florida, until 5:00 P.M. on April 25, 1977. Any bid received after 5:00 P. M. on April 25, 1977 will not be considered. All bids shall be for cash sale, net to the City of Sanford. The City of Sanford reserves the right to negotiate a sale with the highest bidder, and to reject any or all bids. City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida By: H. N. Tatum, Jr. City Clerk Pub~lish: April 15, 1977. Bids were submitted as follows: 1. J. Jernigan 2. L. Phillips and W. Dietrichs $15,000. $16,000. Commissioner McClanahan moved to reject both bids as being too low. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Commissioner McClanahan moved to re-advertise for bids for the Old Central Fire Station, to be opened May 9, 1977, and to omit "The City reserves the right to negotiate with the highest bidder". Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried. Letter submitted from the Sanford Housing Authority stating the terms of Mr. E. L. Blacksheare and Mr. D. C. McCoy would expire on May 20, 1977. Commissioner Morris moved to re-appoint Mr. Blacksheare and Mr. McCoy to said Board. Seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried. i Mi'I N U T E S Recommendation dated April 22, 1977 submitted from the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion to approve change of use for 401 Sanford Avenue to a Night Club, with sale of Beer and Wine for Consumption on Premises, with the stipulation that a letter from the owner of Park and Shop (Mr. Gazil) allow parking in his lot after store hours for 401 customers. Mr. Charles Mitchell, 401 Sanford Avenue, was present to support the request, but stated he could not obtain a letter pertaining to the parking. Commissioner McClanahan moved to deny the request for sale of Beer and Wine, with Consumption on Premises, due to the location being within 500 feet of an already established place of business with Consumption of Premises. Seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried. A public hearing was held in accordance with notice published in the Evening Herald on April 15, 1977 as follows: NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE BY 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 7:00 o'clock P. M. on April 25, 1977, to consider the adoption of an ordinance by the City of Sanford, Florida, title of which is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1381 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF MEMBER? · .~ SHIP FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE INITIAL TERM OF OFFICE TO BE ONE YEAR FOR THREE MEMBERS, TWO YEARS FOR THREE MEMBERS AND THREE YEARS FOR THREE MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP TO CONSIST OF NINE MEMBERS; PRIVIDING THAT ALL TERMS OF THE MEMBERS SHALL BE FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THE INITIAL APPOINTMENT; PROVIDING THAT A MEMBER SHALL NOT BE RE- APPOINTED AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THREE THREE-YEAR TERMS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE LAST TERM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 1977. A copy shall be available at the Office of the City Clerk'for all persons desiring to examine the same. 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. H.. ;:N.. Tamm~ .Jr. City Clerk Publish: April 15, 1977. Ordinance No. 1381, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF MEMBER- SHIP FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE INITIAL TERM OF OFFICE TO BE ONE YEAR FOR THREE MEMBERS, TWO YEARS FOR THREE MEMBERS AND THREE YEARS FOR THREE MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP TO CONSIST OF NINE MEMBERS; PROVIDING THAT ALL TERMS OF THE MEMBERS SHALL BE FOR MiNU TES City Commission Sanfbrd, Florida'' . April 25 at 7:00 P.M. 1977 ~ _~h~TA-~ ~LEGAL SUPpL__Y cOMpANY ~? ~ introduced and placed on its first reading and read in full at the meeting of April 11, 1977, was next placed on its final reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed ordinance. No one appeared. Commissioner Morris moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 1381, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR TERMS. OF MEMBER- SHIP FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE INITIAL TERM OF OFFICE TO BE ONE YEAR FOR THREE MEMBERS, TWO YEARS FOR THREE MEMBERS AND THREE YEARS FOR THREE MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP TO CONSIST OF NINE MEMBERS; PROVIDING THAT ALL TERMS OF THE MEMBERS SHALL BE FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THE INITIAL APPOINTMENT; PROVIDING THAT A MEMBER SHALL NOT BE RE- APPOINTED AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THREE THREE-YEAR TERMS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE LAST TERM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 1977. The City Clerk reported that the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will conflict with the Regular City Commission meeting on May 9, 1977. Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize the Meeting to be held on May 10, 1977 at 8:00 P. M. Seconded by Commis- sioner Morris and carried. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize salary reclassifications as follows: George Markos,. from Fireman C to D - $9,457.86 annual. Robert S. Hawkins, from Fireman E to F - $10,445.34 annual. Fred Bowen, from Fireman E to F - $10,445.34 annual. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Commissioner Morris moved to authorize the Mayor to execute an Enforcement Compliance Schedule for the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Seconded .by Commissioner McClanahanr and carried. : The City Manager reported that Seminole County had delivered a 14 page resolution stating that Double Taxation does not exist in Seminole County; that the resolution had been delivered to the City Clerk at his home on April 12 at 5:50 P. M., and recommended to file suit against the County to resolve the issue, and further, to meet with the County to dis- cuss double taxation. Commissioner Stenstrom moved to authorize the City Attorney to proceed to file a suit against Seminole County for relief from double taxation. Seconded by Commissioner Mc- Clanahan and carried. M?I N U T E S City Commission,..Sanford, Florida ,: . ,~ April 25 at 7:00 P.M. 1977 MIDsTATE LEGAL SUPPLY CoMpANY ~ ~ : ~: ~ Commissioner Morris moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a resolution on Seminole County's Comprehensive Land Plan and present same at the public hearing on May 17, 1977. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. The Commission authorized an amendment to LPW Contract to install "air scrubbers" for the Commission Room in the new City Hall. The City Attorney reported that the city's contract to purchase 86 acres did not include a requirement for the owners to file an application for rezoning, and recommended the city to initiate the request, and that the attorney for the Department of Environmental Regulation had advised that after all other requirements had been met, that a letter could be directed advising that a permit will be issued upon the rezoning being completed. Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize the City Manager to request the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a public hearing to consider rezoning to AD (Agricultural) District the Westerly approximate 20 acres of the 86 acre tract, and to authorize the City Clerk to send proper notice to the property owner. Seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried The City Manager reported that the Police Officers had voted to change the Police- men's Pension Fund from the local act to be covered under FS Chapter 185. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a resolution authorizing same. Seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried. The City Manager, Commissioner Stenstrom and the President or. the Art Association were appointed as the selection committee to obtain a painting of the present City Hall. Letter dated May 18, 1977 submitted from the School Board of Seminole County, giving 90 day notice to cancel lease dated October 27, 1971, for use of the Municipal Stadium. The City Manager reported that the Director of Recreation and Pa~ks had submitted a recommendation to replace the present lighting system; remove the concrete block wall around the stadium and install chain link fencing; and/or sublet the stadium to Wes Rinker, on a maintenance type sub-lease. The City Manager was authOrized to wOrk out a lease agreement with Wes Rinker, reserving the right for the City-to use the stadium for city purposes. Commissioner McClanahan introduced Resolution No. ~1225, and moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Said Resolution being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION:' OF THE C%TY' COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE DE PARTMENT: . OF_ TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE ~ OF FLORIDA TO PROHIBIT PARKING IN THE CITY OF SANFORD, '.FLORIDA,.FROM 7:00 P. M. TO 7:00 A. M. ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 25TH STREET BETWEEN SANFORD AVENUE AND PARK AVENUE, SAID 25TH STREET BEING DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS STATE ROAD NO. 46. WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the City Commission of the City of ~Sanford, Florida,' that parking on the North side of 25th Street between Sanford Avenue and Park Avenue causes a ............ . ............ ' City:Com.mission,.~.San£ord.,,Florida :, April 25 at 7:00 P.M. .19 77 WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Commission that the restriction of parking, whereby parking would not be allowed in that area during nighttime hours, would, not be detrimental to the commercial businesses in the area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that the Department of Transportation of the State of Florida be requested to prohibit parking in the City of Sanford, Florida, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on the North side of 25th Street between Sanford Avenue and Park Avenue, said 25th Street being designated by the Department of Transportation as State Road No. 46. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the said City Commission that a copy of this Resolution be furnished to the District Office of the Department of Transportation of the State of Florida. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTER this 25th day of April, A.D. 1977. s/ Lee P. Moore Mayor. s/ John G. Morris s~/: Julian:~L~ Sten~tmsm s/ '~A:. ~A~ ,~Mac". McClanahan s/~ Edwin' O~.~',Keith Attest: s/ H. N. Tamm~ Jr,~. City Clerk As the City Commission of the City of Sanford,,.Florida Commissioner Keith introduced Resolution No. 1226, and moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Said Resolution being in words and figures as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE PASSAGE DF HOUSE BILL NO. 380, WHICH HAS BEEN INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ~OF THE STATE..OF FLORIDA IN THE 1977 SESSION OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, SAID BILL REQUIR- ING NON-UNION EMPLOYEES TO PAY A SERVICE FEE IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE REGULAR UNION DUES TO THE UNION REPRESENTING A BARG'AINING UNIT WHICH THE EMPLOYEE MAY BE INCLUDED WITHIN. WHEREAs, the City Commission of the City,of Sanford, Florida, is advised that House Bill! No. 380. has been introduced in the House of Representatives of?the State of Florida.in the 1977 Session of the Florida Legislature, and ~ .~:. ~ .. ~ ! ' WHEREAS, the passage of House Bill No.380~would impose a service fee upon employees who do not desire union membership or representation, and such. imposition would constitute an infringement upon their constitutional and statutory~rights, and, Mil N U T E S April 25 at 7:00 P M. 77 ..... Cigy.. Coraraiss. iola~ ',Sanf0rd, ,~F!orida ,, .:,, ;,, ,, ,: ' 19, ~ MID.qTxTE ~GAL suPPLy CoMP----P'~-~ WHEREAS, Article I, Section VI, of the Florida Constitution provides that the right of persons to work shall not be denied on account of membersh%p or non-membership in any .labor union or labor organization, and adoption. and figures as follows: WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature adopted Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, which permits public employees to organize~or refrain from organizing in labor unions or labor organizations, and WHEREAS, the imposition of a service fee upon employees who do not desire union membership or representation would constitute an infringement upon their constitutional and statutory right to refrain from exercising organizational rights granted to other employees.. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, hereby opposes the passage.of the proposed House Bill No. 380 which would require non-union employees to pay a service fee in the amount of regular union dues to the union which repressnts a bar- gaining unit ~hich the employee may be included within, even though the employee does not desire union representation, because such a service fee requirement violates Article I, Secion VI, of the Florida Constitution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the said City Commission that a copy of this Resolution be furnished to the various.members of the Seminole County Legislative Delegation. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this 25th day of April, A.D., 1977. s/ Lee P. Moore Mayor Attest: s/ H. N. Tamm, Jr. City Clerk s/ John G.Morris s/ Julian L. Stenstrom s/ A. A. "Mac" McClanahan As ~fi¢ 'C'~'~'~'""'"~'°~i'ssion of the City of Sanford, Florida Commissioner Morris introduced Resolution No. 1227, and moved on its passage and Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried. : Said Resolutionbeing in words A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, IMPLEMENTING THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN WITH THE INTERNA- TIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ~ City Corn.mission, San~ord,.~Fl°~ida . April 25 at 7:00 P.M. .. 1977 WHEREAS, the City of Sanford, Florida, has in its employ personnel who are rendering valuable services to the City, and WHEREAS, the City has considered the establishment of a Deferred Compensation Plan for said employees, and WHEREAS, said employees.often are unable to acquire retire- ment securities under the existing and available retirement plans due to the contingencies of employment mobility, and WHEREAS, the City of Sanford received benefits under said plans by being able to assure reasonable retirement security to said employees, by being more able to attract competent personnel to its service, and by increasingits flexibility in personnel management through elimination of the need for continued employment for the sole purpose of allowing an employee to qualify for retirement benefits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, as follows: 1. That a Deferred Compensation Plan for the employees of the City of Sanford, Florida, beles~Rblished and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Deferred Compe.nsation Plan with the International City Management Association Retirement Corporation; said plan being attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution. 2. That the City Clerk may on behalf of the City execute all Joinder Agreements with the employees and other eligible officials and officers, which are necessary for said persons to participate in the plan. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this 25th day of April, A.D. 1977. s/ Lee P. Moore Mayor Attest: s/ H. N. Tamm, Jr. City Clerk s/ John G. Morris s/ Julian L. Stenstrom s/ A. A. "Mac" McClanahan s/ Edwin O. Keith As the City Commissicn of the City of Sanford, Florida The City Commission authorized,the City Manager to include in the remodeling costs an estimate to tile the ~alls and floor of the Civic Center Restrooms. The Commission authorized to request the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad for use of the old REA siding area as a parking lot for the Coastline Recreation Park on West Eighth Street. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.