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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, September 12, 1994, 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, Jr.
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
Assistant City Attorney Donna L. McIntosh
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Public Hearing to consider tentative Budget and Proposed Millage for FY 94/95.
Mayor Smith announced that the proposed millage rate of 6.8759 mills exceeds the
rolled-back rate by 4.7309% and this is necessary for the City to provide continuing level
of City Services in the face of inflation and to meet new demands associated with new
development.
Mayor Smith announced that the Commission wOuld hear from those persons present to
speak regarding the tentative FY 94/95 Budget and proposed Millage. No one appeared.
Commissioner Howell moved to adopt the proposed millage rate of 6.8759 as the
tentative millage rate. 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
Commissioner Howell moved to adopt the tentative budget. Seconded by Commissioner
McClanahan 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
Mayor Smith announced that the public hearing will be held on September 26, 1994,
at 7:00 o'clock P.M., to consider the final budget and to adopt the final millage.
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
Ordinance No. 3229, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
On motion of Commissioner Thomas, 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
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, RESCINDING
ORDINANCE NO. 3169 AND ITS AMENDMENTS, AND ADOPTING A
SALARY CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1,
1994; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Public Hearing to consider Sanford Airport Authorit~'s proposed FY 94/95 Budget.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak regarding the proposed FY 94/95 Budget. No one appeared.
City Manager reported that the budget being considered tonight is different than
previously presented by the Sanford Airport Authority in Work Session, that the changes are
in the mode of operation, and significantly lower revenue and projected expenditures.
Commissioner McClanahan moved to approve the Sanford Airport Authority's proposed
FY 94./95 Budget. 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
Public Hearing to consider closing, vacating and abandoning a portion of a fourteen (14) foot
wide north-south utility easement lying between Mellonville Avenue and Washington Court and
between East 24th Street and East 25th Street/SR 46/Geneva Avenue, as published in the
Sanford Herald on August 29w 1994; Margaret Anderson, petitioner.
The City Clerk reported that the property was posted August 26, 1994, and the
owners notified August 25, 1994.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak regarding the proposed vacating.
Margaret Anderson, 320 Nigel Circle, Winter Springs, owner, appeared and requested
that just that portion of the easement under the garage be vacated.
Recommendation submitted from the Plans Review Committee to approve the vacating
as advertised, with the condition that an alternate fourteen (14) foot utility easement be
granted for the existing City sewer line.
City Manager reported that he concurs with the Plans Review Committee's
recommendations/conditions.
Ms. Anderson reported she is agreeable to the conditions as recommended by the
Plans Review Committee.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize the
City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to vacate the portion of the fourteen (14) foot
alley as advertised, conditioned upon the owner donating a new utility easement for servicing
the existing City sewer line, and that dedication of said utility easement be concurrent with
adoption of the ordinance. 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
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Public Hearing to consider closing, vacating and abandoning a portion of Elder Road between
Rinehart Road and Upsala Road and between Fifth Street and Wilson Avenue extended easterly,
as advertised in the Sanford Herald on August 29t 1994; Seminole Farms Trust IV, Petitioner.
The City Clerk reported that the property was posted August 26, 1994, and the
owners notified August 25, 1994.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak regarding the proposed vacating. No one appeared.
Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper
ordinance to close, vacate and abandon a 9ortion of Elder Road as advertised. 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
Public Hearing to consider closing, vacating and abandoning all of 24th
place between
Princeton Avenue and Poinsetta Avenue and a portion of a north-south alley between Grandview
Avenue and 24th Place and between Princeton Avenue and Poinsetta Avenue, as advertised in the
Sanford Herald on August 29, 1994; James B. and Michaeline G. Freeman and Kimberly S.
Yeargain, Petitioners.
The City Clerk reported that the property was posted August 29, 1994, and the
owners notified August 29, 1994.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak regarding the proposed vacating.
James W. Knight, 2437 Poinsetta Avenue, appeared in opposition to the vacating.
The City Manager reported that the Plans Review Committee recommends approval of
the request to vacate the fourteen (14) foot alley, conditioned upon retaining same as a
utility easement over the entire width of the alley, but not to abandon the street right-of-
way.
Wayne Sobien appeared and reported that he is the property owners' representative,
and that the owners would prefer that the entire street be vacated, but are agreeable to
Staff's recommendations/conditions.
Alvin Kilpatrick, Sunland Estates, appeared and reported that he owns lots 30
through 35 and 49 through 59, that the only access to some of these lots is the alley, and
that he is opposed to the proposed vacating.
The City Manager reported that he concurs with the Plans Review Committee's
recommendation to vacate the fourteen (14) foot north-south alley retaining same as a utility
easement; recommend granting the owner a right-of-way use permit for the driveway/carport use
instead of vacating the remaining east-west street right-of-way, and recommend requiring the
owner to obtain a building permit for the metal carport and a dimensional variance for the
non-conforming setbacks.
Commissioner McClanahan reported concern about land locking Lots 49 through 58 if
the alley is vacated.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to table the
public hearing to the September 24, 1994, Regular Meeting, pending additional information.
Seconded by Commissioner Howell 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
Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3225, as
in the Sanford Herald on August 29, 1994; Seminole Farms Trust IV, Petitioner.
Ordinance No. 3225, entitled:
advertise8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA CLOSING,
VACATING, AND ABANDONING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF ELDER
ROAD LYING BETWEEN RINEHART ROAD AND UPSALA ROAD AND
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND WILSON AVENUE EXTENDED EASTERLY;
PROVIDINGFOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of August 8, 1994, was next placed on
second 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 adoption of
Ordinance No. 3225. No one appeared.
Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
3225. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan 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
Assistant City Attorney recommended that the City Commission not execute Ordinance No. 3225
until the Deeds of Conveyance are received.
Continuation of Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3215,
tabled at July 11, 1994, July ~25, 1994, and August 8, 19.94 Meetings~ City of SanfOrd,
applicant.
Ordinance No. 3215, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING,
VACATING, AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF JEWETT LANE LYING
BETWEEN RINEHART ROAD AND UPSALA ROAD; PROVIDING FOR
SEVER"ABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of June 27, 1994, was next placed on
second 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 adoption of
Ordinance No. 3215. No one appeared.
Commissioner McClanahan moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance
No. 3215.
follows:
Seconded by CommisSioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Assistant City Attorney recommended that the City Commission not execute Ordinance No. 3215
until the Deeds of Conveyance are received.
Public Hearings to consider condemnation of structures.
A. Report ~94-11, 112 Avocado Avenue, Sharon Angell, owner.
B. Report #94-12, 412 Cypress Avenue, Lizzie J. Debose, owner.
C. Report #94-13, 415 Cypress Avenue, Lizzie J. Debose, owner.
D. Report 994-14, 515 Elm Avenue, Ronald W. Riggs, owner.
E. ReDort #94-15. 1205 Lincoln Court. MarGaret Jones. owner.
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Report %94-16, 2616 Mohawk Avenue, William and Geraldine Mayhood, owners.
Report %94-17, 1305 Myrtle Avenue, Wilma and Richard Schoenborn, owners.
Report #94-18, 1307 Myrtle Avenue, Wilma and Richard Schoenborn, owners.
Report %94-19, 1204 Oleander Avenue, Cedric and Pamela Barnes, owners.
Report ~94-21, 146 Sabal Palm Court, Donald and Carol Kreusch, owners.
Report ~94-22, 505 Wylly Avenue, Felix Rivera, owner.
Report %94-23, 1105 East 10th Street, Robert and Fontaine Black, owners.
Report ~94-24, 1412 West 12th Street, George Pike/Heirs, c/o Frances
Strickland.
Report #94-25, 1413 West 12th Street, Blackman Enterprises, owner.
Report %94-26, 1210 West 16th Street, Dora Bryant c/o Horace Gathers.
Report %94-28, 501 Wylly Avenue, Johnnie Johnson, owner.
Report ~94-29, 503 Wylly Avenue, Century Bank, owner.
Report %94-30, 1123 Oleander Avenue, George Pike/Heirs, c/o Frances
Strickland.
Report %94-31, 1121 Oleander Avenue, George Pike/Heirs, c/o Frances
Strickland.
Report %94-32, 1622 West 13th Street, Margaret Jones, owner.
Report %94-33, 411Sanford Avenue, George and Linda Lopez, owners.
Report %94-34, 1314 Williams Avenue, Arther Jones, c/o Armetta Foster.
Report %94-35, 1113 West First Street, Jean Booth, c/o Sloan Realty
Association.
Report %94-36, 206 Holly Avenue, David Dyess and Steven Duff, owners.
The Chairman announced' that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak regarding condemnation of the above-referenced structures.
(Commissioner McClanahan absent from the meeting.)
City Manager reported that this hearing is a formal procedure that the City is
required to do as a first step toward the demolition of dilapidated structures unless the
owner brings these up to code, owners who proceed to make reasonable progress toward
correction of deficiencies can expect to be allowed additional time, if necessary, to make
the corrections.
Margaret Jones appeared regarding Item E: Condemnation Report 994-15, 1205 Lincoln
Court, and Item T: 1622 West 13th Street, and reported that she submitted a report regarding
1205 Lincoln Court during the Work Session, and requested a .90 day time extension.
(Commissioner McClanahan present at the meeting.)
Danny Floyd appeared regarding Item K: Condemnation Report ~94-22, 505 Wylly
Avenue, Felix Rivera, owner, and reported he purchased the property from Mr. Rivera in July,
1994, that he subsequently received notice of the condemnation hearing, and that he cannot
rebuild/repair the house within thirty (30) days.
Johnnie Johnson, owner, appeared regarding Item P: Condemnation Report 994-28, 501
Wylly Avenue, owner; reported that he recently purchased the property from Mr. Rivera, that
each time he applied for a permit he was told something different was needed.
The City Manager reported that Mr. Rivera divided his property (Items K., P. and
Q., above), not along platted lot lines, into several parcels which were annexed into the
City, and then sold the parcels to different individuals. Further, the City has requested
these property owners to provide surveys to determine where the existing houses are that are
needing rehabilitation, whether or not they are in compliance with City codes, and if they
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have proper setbacks, before issuing permits.
George Lopez appeared regarding Item U: Condemnation Report 994-33, 411 Sanford
Avenue, and reported that repairs have been completed, and asked how to get this property
removed from the condemnation list.
The City Manager suggested that Mr. Lopez contact the Building Official and the
Code Enforcement Inspector to schedule an inspection of the property.
Steve Parker appeared regarding Item X: Condemnation Report 994-36, 206 Holly
Avenue, and reported that he cannot get the power turned on if the property is condemned, and
that he will have to pay for a temporary power pole to complete the necessary repairs.
Steven Duff appeared and reported that it is unfair to penalize Mr. Parker by
requiring him to get a temporary power pole.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved that finding the
above-referenced structures A through X, with the exception of structures K, P and Q, to be
unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, that said structures be condemned, and the
property owners granted a time period of 30 days in which to demolish and remove said
buildings or structures or place them in a state of sound repair. Further, in the event of
failure on the part of the property owners, within said 30 day time period, to effect such
demolition and removal or repair, to authorize the City to demolish and remove the buildings
or structures, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative
costs, will be assessed as a lien against the property.
carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
CondemnatiOns:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Be
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and
Status Report/Requests for Time Extensions.
Status Report of all current and pending condemnations.
Requests for Time Extensions.
(1) Condemnation Report #94-08, 1603 West 13th Place, C.S. Winn/Mary Smith,
owners.
(2) Condemnation Report %94-09, 1021 Orange Avenue, Janie Williams, owner.
On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried
by the vote of the Commission as follows:
the Commission:
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B.
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
No action required or taken.
Authorized Public Works to proceed with demolition of structures (1) and (2),
above.
Mr. Boykin appeared regarding Condemnation Report #94-09, 1021 Orange Avenue;
reported that he has been working on the property, and if the Commission grants him a time
extension, he will guaranty that this property will be an asset to the City.
Building Official Gary Winn appeared and reported some painting has been done, some
roll roofing has been installed, the siding has not be replaced, and no work has been done
on the back of the structure.
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Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize a ninety (90) day extension for Condemnation-
Report #94-09, 1021 Orange Avenue.
of the Commission as follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Petition for Annexation for a portion of property lying between Sir Lawrence Drive and Art
Lane and between Hidden Lake Drive and Lake Mary Boulevard (200 Art Lane); Dale F.
Richardson, Petitioner. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved
to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to annex the property as
requested, with applicant to pay all costs associated with said annexation. 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 Academy Manor Neighborhood Association, for City action regarding loitering in
the park, installation of sidewalks, problem with stormwater drainage, and excessive speed
on neighborhood streets, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the
City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to: 1) increase police patrol and appropriate
response to complaints at park; post the hours of Academy Manor Park, followed by a warning,
and, if necessary, with the issuance of trespassing warrants and arrest for persons who
persist in violating the open hours of the park, 2) approve installation of a sidewalk;
funding in amount of $42,900.00 is LOGT eligible, on one side of the three streets that do
not have sidewalks, as outlined in memorandum dated August 31, 1994, and post "No Parking"
signs on the side of the street where the sidewalk is installed, 3) monitor drainage problems
in the Academy Manor area to ensure that the drainage system and its outfalls remain clear,
and re-invert swales and ditches as appropriate, with periodic checking of park grading to
ensure that water flows toward existing catch basins; no consultant study at this time, and
4) install seven (7) speed humps according to the Police Chief's layout with a "calibration"
of 25-mile per hour, plus two additional speed humps as requested by Ms. Campbell. 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 Seminole County, for City water and sewer service for proposed Seminole County
Affordable Housing Demonstration Pro~ect, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. Mayor
Smith reported that the Seminole County voted not to proceed with this project. No action
was required or taken.
Retention of Thomas K. Maurer, Esq., Foley & Lardner, as co-counsel with respect to the
former Manufactured Gas Plant issue/lawsuit, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On
recommendation of the City Manager and Assistant City Attorney, Commissioner McClanahan moved
to authorize Staff to retain Thomas K. MaUrer, Esq., Foley & Lardner, as co-counsel at an
hourly rate of $135.00. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas 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
Solid Waste Management Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County, as discussed at tonight's
Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize
execution of said Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County, for preparation and
implementation of Seminole County Waste Management Plan in order to meet requirements of the
Solid Waste Management Act.
Commission as follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the
the Commission:
A.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
First reading of Ordinance No. 3227, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On request of
the City Attorney, the Commission concurred to table this item until September 24, 1994.
First reading of Ordinance No. 3228, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On request of
the City Attorney, the Commission concurred to table this item until September 24, 1994.
Recommendations submitted from Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of Thursday, August 18,
1994, as described in memorandum dated August 22, 1994, from Land Development Coordinator.
The City Commission previously approved the Northstar Phase 2 Replat on August 8, 1994. No
further action required or taken.
Consent Agenda.
A. Tabulation of Re-Bid 993/94-51, Chain-Type Trencher (Recreation and Parks
Department). City Manager recommended acceptance of lowest bid, which met
specifications, from Carlson Industries, Inc. in amount of $1,696.50.
B. Approval of Vouchers for the Month of August, 1994.
C. Approval of Minutes of August 22, 1994, Work Session; August 22, 1994, Regular
Meeting.
On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by
First reading of Ordinance No. 3226.
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
Ordinance No. 3226, entitled:
the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Accepted lowest bid, which met specifications, from Carlson Industries, Inc.
in amount of $1,696.50.
Approved Vouchers for the Month of August, 1994.
Approved Minutes .of August 22, 1994, Work Session; and August 22, 1994,
Regular Meeting.
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
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Information regarding invoices paid during the period for previously approved lump sum
contracts. The Commission acknowledged (9) invoices totalling $127,142.26.
Interlocal Agreement regarding Conflict Resolution. Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve
the most recent Interlocal Agreement regarding conflict resOlution.
Assistant City Attorney Donna McIntosh reported that the City of Longwood has not
adopted the Interlocal Agreement because the old version, which did contain changes as
recommended by the Longwood City Commission, was inadvertently circulated, and that the
corrected version has now been forwarded.
Commissioner Eckstein withdrew his motion.
The Commission concurred to review the new version of the Interlocal Agreement at
the September 26, 1994, Regular Meeting.
Request from Amefika Geuka, Goldenrule Housing & Development Corporation, for waiver of
$75.00 variance fee, in conjunction with low-income housing project at 2548 E1 Capitan Drive,
as discussed at tonight's Work Session. The Commission took no action.
Augmentation of Code Enforcement Program, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner McClanahan moved to authorize Staff to hire
one temporary contractual code inspector and one part-time clerical worker for 180 days,
effective on or about October 1, 1994, with funding from contingency funds. Seconded by
Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Nay(?)
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Special Event Application from First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, for Martin Luther King
Celebration on January 16, 1995; tabled at August 22, 1994, Work Session, ~ending additional
information relative required liability insurance and police officers for previous church
events, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. Commissioner Howell moved to waive the
police officer requirement for this event. 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
Request to retain Coopers and Lybrand for in-depth internal audit of the Licensing Division,
as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager and the
Finance Director, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize Staff to retain Coopers and Lybrand
for an in-depth internal audit of the Licensing Division, with cost of said audit not to
exceed $10,000.00, as a general fund expenditure. 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
Request for ninety (90) day advance order of front-end loader from FY 94/95 funds, as
discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner
McClanahan moved to authorize Staff to advance order a front-end loader from FY 94/95 funds.
Seconded by Commissioner Howell 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
Contract with' Ernst and Young for arbitrage consultant services. On recommendation of the
City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize Staff to retain Ernst and Young, for
arbitrage consultant services regarding 1989 and 1991 bond issues, at an amount not to exceed
$10,000.00, with funding from current Finance Department budget. 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
Agenda Item No. 20. C. - UDdate regarding Condemnation Re~ort %94-10, 2544 Park Avenue (Thc
Party Machine). City Manager recommended, based on progress to date, a thirty (30) day time
extension, for owner to provide planned use of this property/structure. Commissioner
McClanahan moved to authorize a thirty (30) day time extension.
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
Audience
Seconded by Commissioner
Participation.
Johnell Jackson appeared and asked how long it will take for the City Commission
Attest:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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to address the problems in minority areas, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
City Manager reported that he will meet with Police Chief Russell and the State
Attorney for direction/recommendations for enforcement of the nuisance abatement laws.
Leon Brooks appeared and reported that there are several streets around Hamilton
Elementary School that do not have sidewalks, that it is fortunate no accidents have occurred
so far, and that he is hopeful this dangerous situation will be addressed.
Commissioner Eckstein reported that the Seminole County School Board is looking
into this situation.
Julia Lewis appeared, and read and submitted a letter to the City Manager and the
City Commission regarding various issues of concern.
Patricia Campbell appeared and reported that she has lived in the City of Sanford
for twenty (28) years, that the children in Sanford need a YMCA, and that the citizens need
to work together to solve the drug problems and crime in this City.
(Commissioner Howell absent from the meeting.)
Edward Hamilton appeared and stated that it's time for the City officials to get
on the ball.