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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
Regular Meeting
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November 9,
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on
November 9, 1992 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, Sanford,
Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey ECkstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon Howell
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Recognition of Two City Employees.
Mayor Smith reported that the City of Sanford received a Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting, for the annual financial report for fiscal year ending
September 30, 1991, and that Carolyn Small, Finance Director, received an Award of Financial
Reporting Achievement for her efforts regarding said report.
Mayor Smith reported that the Florida Planning and Zoning Association awarded Jay
Marder, Director of Planning and Development, the George W. Simons, Jr. Memorial Award, for
outstanding contributions to the profession of planning and zoning in the State of Florida.
Request to operate a Dance Hall at 420 South Sanford Avenue, as discussed at tonight's Work
Session.
City Manager reported that Ronald Thompson, Love Track, has received and reviewed
the proposed Operating Conditions Agreement for the requested Dance Hall at 420 South Sanford
Avenue. Ronald Thompson, Love Track, appeared and reported that he agrees with the
proposed operating terms/conditions, as a requirement for approval of the Dance Hall License.
On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the
operation of a Dance Hall at 420 South Sanford Avenue, with conditions as set forth in the
Operating Conditions Agreement. Said conditions are as follows:
No alcoholic beverages will be sold, provided, or
dispensed in the facility. It is further acknowledged
that Sanford City Code prohibits "bottle clubs".
Therefore, persons entering the establiskment will not be
allowed to bring any alcoholic beverages into the
establishment, in either open or unopen containers.
It is recognized that the establishment is located
immediately adjacent to residential use property. It is
understood that with respect to music and noise emanating
from the establishment, Sanford City Code Section 18-18
(a) and (b)(1) - (16), Attachment B hereto shall be
strictly complied with by the operator.
Operating hours for the establishment shall be limited to
Friday and Saturday nights between the hours of
10:00 P.M. and 2:00 A.M.
Because of fire regulations, maximum occupancy of the
establishment shall not exceed 51 persons. Ail
applicable fire safety requirements shall be complied
with.
In order to prevent the adverse impact of any loitering
outside the establishment which might occur incident to
its operation, the following actions will be taken:
'1) A sign prohibiting loitering will be posted by the
operator outside each door of the establishment.
2) A letter of authorization shall be executed by the
operator of the establishment authorizing the
Sanford Police Department to enforce loitering
codes on the property of the establishment.
3) The operator agrees to call the police and support
police action to disperse any loitering which
occurs.
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It is understood that any instances of non-compliance
with the above requirements may result in withdrawal of
City Commission Dance Hall approval, following
appropriate hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Nay
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Nay
Request from Mrs. David Smith, to speak to the Co~mission regarding neighborhood disturbance
caused by the False Alarm situatioR at First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
Connie Smith, 619 Laurel Avenue, appeared and reported that she and neighbors are
concerned about the First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, that the Church's alarm has gone
off continuously for the past six (6) months, which has made it impossible to Sleep. Also,
on October 27, 1992, she left a message with Reverend Rucker's secretary, for him to contact
her regarding this problem, that he did not return her call, and, therefore, she circulated
a petition around the neighborhood. Mrs. Smith requested that the Commission resolve the
situation in addition to imposing a fine.
Reverend Rucker appeared and reported that the alarm system was installed in March
of 1992, that the alarm problem has been narrowed down to the kindergarten area, and that he
would be willing to do anything within reason to ease the neighbors, including disconnecting
said monitor, but that he cannot afford to hire a night watchman or disconnect the entire
system.
Police Chief Steve Harriett appeared and reported that there have been five false
alarm reports filed since October 1, 1992, that said alarms have gone off between the hours
of 3:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M., and that an invoice has been sent out regarding same.
City Manager recommended that Reverend Rucker contact the company that installed
the system, and ask that a technician check and adjust same. The Commission concurred.
Lake Mary Boulevard/Sir Lawrence Drive Traffic Signal. On recommendation of City Manager,
Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize expenditure in amount of $20,750.00, plus an
annual maintenance fee of $395.50, for installation of traffic signal, with funding to come
from Local Option Gas Tax. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Outstanding Utility Taxes due from Sanford Ace Hardware, Inc., for propane sales, as
discussed at tonight's Work Session. The Commission took no further action.
Request from Lynn Stogner, Pine Crest Neighborhood Crime Watch, for improved street lighting
in the Pine Crest Subdivision. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved
authorize improvement of street lighting as described'in memo dated October 26, 1992, from
Public Works Director. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
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Florida Black Heritage Signs. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved
to authorize procurement and placement of Black Heritage Trail Signs at locations as
recommended by Historic Preservation Board, and outlined in memo dated October 9, 1992, from
Historic Preservation Board secretary,
vote of the Commission as follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Request from Seminole County Courthouse, for Special Event Permit, for "Clerk's Office Garage
Sale" at the City's Municipal Parking Lot on November 14, 1992, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to deny the Special Event
Permit, based on it being an inappropriate location (private use of public property).
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
.Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Request from Mr & Mrs. McBryde, to install a driveway to their private residence across City-
owned railroad right-of-way. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved
to approve right-of-way Use Permit for an indefinite term, for installation of the requested
driveway, with stipulations/conditions as described in memo dated October 30, 1992, from City
Manager.
follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Land Transfer - Affordable Housing, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
City Manager reported that the City has been requested to accept a donation of land
from a property owner, in order for the City to convey said land to Lake Monroe Associates,
who would like to develop approximately 180 - 250 units of affordable housing. Further,
there is concern whether the proposed procedure, with the City acting as a conduit for
conveyance of this land instead of the property owner conveying same directly to the
developer, is a real or possible subterfuge to the rules of scoring for affordable projects
and their possible tax credits/benefits.
Commissioner McClanahan moved to reject Ralph Schmidt's offer to donate land.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Nay
Request to advertise for bids, for replacement lights/poles at Pinehurst and Ft. Mellon
Softball Parks. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize
staff to advertise for bids, to replace light/poles at Pinehurst and Ft. Mellon Softball
Parks in estimated amount of $75,000.00; $35,000.00 to be fund from the Activity Contra
Account, with balance from City reserves. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried
by the vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Proposed Street Paving Schedule. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan
moved to approve proposed street paving schedule, for reconditioning and/or resurfacing of
City streets, including specifications for milling and overlay work in total estimated amount
of $950,282.00, as described in memo dated October 2, 1992, from Public Works Director
(Contract to be issued under Seminole County Contract ~A/R-258). Seconded by Commissioner
Thomas'and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Condemnations.
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Status Report of all current and pending condemnations.
Request for time extension regarding Report ~90-8, 412 Cypress Avenue, K. S.
Johnson, owner. City Manager recommended final 60 day extension.
City Manager recommended approval for Public Works Department to demolish the
structure at 517 Cypress Avenue, Condemnation Report 992-05, Lincoln
Williams, owner.
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Board appointments/re-appointments.
No action required or taken.
Authorized final 60 day extension.
Authorized Public Works to demolish structure, as requested.
Recommendations from Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Thursday, October 15, 1992,
as described in memo dated October 19, 1992, from Land Development Coordinator. Commissioner
Howell moved to approve Final Plat for Sun Vista, a 14 lot Single-Family, zero lot line
subdivision, located at 195 Sir Lawrence Drive in an MR-2, Multiple-Family Residential
Dwelling District. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the
Henry Shelton Sanford Memorial Library-Museum: The City Clerk reported that
the term of Alfreda Wallace expired November 4, 1992, that Ms. Wallace has
served the maximum number of terms allowed, and, therefore, cannot be re-
appointed.
Commissioner McClanahan moved to thank Alfreda Wallace for her service on the
Henry Shelton Sanford Memorial Library-Museum, and to appoint Dr. Vann
Parker to replace Ms. Wallace on said board. Seconded by Commissioner Howell
and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
the Commission:
A.
B.
C.
by the vote of the Commission as follows:
On motion of Commissioner McClanahan, seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried
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Mayor Smith reported that the Commission appointed Sylvia Stallworth to the Henry
Shelton Sanford Memorial Library-Museum at the October 26, 1992 Regular Meeting, subject to
her acceptance of said appointment, and that she has agreed to serve.
Consent Agenda.
A.
Requests for Payment of statements.
(1) From Pardue, Heid, Church, Smith & Walker, Inc. for
Appraisal of 50 acre vacant parcel Country Club Road/Old
Lake Mary Road ................. , ........................... $ 3,800.00
(2) From Conklin, Porter & Holmes for Pump Branch - Culvert
Inspection and Analysis ......... ........................... $ 558.94
(3) From Jammal & Associates for Vacuum Sewer Collection
System, Contract I ............ ' ............................. $ 499.00
(4) From Ardaman & Associates, Inc., for Quarterly Groundwater
Monitoring at Site 10 ...................................... $ 286.00
(5) From citY Attorney for Prof. Services for the Month
of October, 1992 ........................................... $ 8,960.00
B. Approval of Vouchers for the Month of October, 1992.
C. Approval of Minutes of October 26, 1992 Work Session and Minutes of October
26, 1992 Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Thomas reported that page 436 of the October 26, 1992 Regular Meeting
Minutes reflect Bernard Mitchell as having invited the Commission and audience to join in the
fight against drugs, and that Albert Fryer was actually the individual who spoke.
On motion of Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by
the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
the Commission:
A.
B.
C.
Approved payment of statements (1) through (5).
Approved vouchers for the month of October, 1992
Approved Minutes of October 26, 1992 WOrk Session and Minutes of October 26,
1992 Regular Meeting, with correction as stated above.
Information regarding lump sum contracts. The Commission acknowledged eight (8) lump sum
contract invoices approved for payment totalling $330,605.25 and one (1) credit invoice in~
amount of $5,194.81.
Civil Service Board.
Commissioner Howell reported that over 50% of City employees are black, that they
do not have equal representation on the Civil Service Board, and requested that said board
be expanded to include two black members, to be appointed by the City Commission.
City Attorney reported that the Civil Service Board is comprised of five members,
two of which are appointed by the Commission, two are elected by City employees, and that the
fifth member is appointed by the other four members. Further, should the Commission
determine that a purpose would be served by changing the composition of the board, such
action could be done by ordinance. Further, the Commission would need to consider several
issues such as the reason for expanding said board, and in what manner i.e. one or both
members to be elected/appointed, and recommended that Staff and City Attorney's office
determine possible options, for presentation at the next Work Session. The Commission
concurred.
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Request to board up property at 310 Magnolia Avenue, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize
Public Works to board up property at 310 Magnolia Avenue, as requested.
Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Seconded by
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Request from Holiday Inn, for Special Event Permit, for Jet Ski Races on November 15, 1992.
City Manager reported that the jet ski races would be held in front of the Holiday
Inn, and would require an off-duty rescue crew and rental, with payment of same to be shared
by promoter, Holiday Inn and the Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner McClanahan moved to
approve Special Event Permit as requested. Seconded byCommissioner Eckstein and carried by
the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Seminole County School Board Land Contract Assignment, as discussed at tonight's Work
Session. On recommendation of City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorizeStaff and
City Attorney to prepare a counter proposal to assignment letter regarding earnest money
deposit and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, as discussed at tonight's Work Session,
for the Mayor's signature and forwarding of same to Mr. Hardwick for consideration. Seconded
by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows: