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City Commission, Sanford, Florida Reqular Meeting
February 27, 1995
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, February 27, 1995, 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 Lon K. Howell
Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Presentation of Mayor's Role Model Award.
Mayor Smith presented the first Mayor,s Role Model Award to Jeff Blake.
Presentation of service weapon.
Police Chief Ralph Russell presented retiring Police Sergeant Bill Dube with his
service weapon.
Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3245, as advertised
in the Sanford Herald on Februar~ 16, 1995.
Ordinance No. 3245, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 3230, AND ITS AMENDMENTS, AND ADOPTING AN
AMENDED CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
TO ADD ONE (1) "POLICE OFFICER" POSITION TO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of February 13, 1995, 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. 3245. No one appeared.
Commissioner Howell moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
3245. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Request from Ron Prevatt for Right-Of-Way Use Permit, to stabilize (gravel) a ~ortion of
right-of-way of Countr~ Club Drive, fronting 122 Country Club Drive, for parking privately-
owned vehicles. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to
authorize the execution of a standard Right-Of-Way Use Permit/Agreement approving
improvements, utilizing cross-section drawing prepared by the Engineering Department for
installation as outlined in memorandum dated January 31, 1995, from the Civil Engineer.
Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Petition for Annexation of a portion of property'lying between Lake Mary Boulevard and Main
Road extended easterly and between Hospital Road extended northerly and U.S. Highway 17-92.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize the City
Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to annex the property as requested. 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 Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Contract with North American Life Assurance Company, for group life/AD&D, and supplemental
life insurance through FY 95/96. On recommendation of the City Manager, Con~issioner Thomas
moved to extend said Contract with North American Life Assurance Company for group life/AD&D
and supplemental life insurance through FY 95/96 at existing rates. Seconded by Commissioner
Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Contract with Personal Performance Consultants for Employees Assistance Program ("EAP"). On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to extend said Contract with
Personal Performance Consultants for EAP services for the next three (3) years, as outlined
in Option 1 of letter dated February 6, 1995, from Miriam Henry. Seconded by Commissioner
Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Surplus City Property. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved
to declare property, as identified in memorandum dated February 16, 1995, from Purchasing
Agent, surplus and to authorize the sale of same at public auction on Saturday, March 11,
1995, with the Seminole County Humane Society to receive a list of said property. Seconded
by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Request for utilization of Good Neighbor Utility Funds. On recommendation of the City
Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize assistance to Jose Rodriquez in amount of
$90.91 with Good Neighbor Utility Funds. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of Thursday, February 16, 1995,
as described in memorandum dated February 17, 1995, from Land Development Coordinator.
Commissioner Howell moved to acknowledge a 202 Lot Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Country
Club Park located at 500 Upsala Road in a PD, Planned Development, Zoning District, subject
to conditions as described in memorandum dated February 17, 1995, from Land Development
Coordinator. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
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7% vs 10% Utility Tax on telecommunication services, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to switch from 10% of the
recurring monthly (base) charge to 7% of the total charge for services with certain
exclusions, subject to City Attorney comments/recommendations, and to authorize the City
Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to implement said change. Seconded by Commissioner
Lyons and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Board appointments/resignation, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
Cemetery Advisory Board: The City Clerk reported that the term of William E.
Welborn expires March 13, 1995, and that Mr. Welborn has served the maximum
number of terms and cannot be re-appointed. The Commission took no action,
and concurred to consider a replacement at the March 13, 1995 Regular
Meeting.
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Planning and Zoning Commission: The City Clerk reported that Mike Davis has
submitted his resignation from this board, effective February 16, 1995. The
Commission took no action, and concurred to consider a replacement at the
March 13, 1995 Regular Meeting.
Consent
Agenda.
Request for payment of statement from Muller, Mintz, et al, for Professional
Services from January 11 to January 16, 1995 in amount of $991.12. On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to approve the
payment of statement in amount of $991.12. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas
and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Information regarding invoices paid during the period for previously approved lum~ sum
contracts. The Commission acknowledged thirteen (13) invoices totalling $372,634.91.
Request from Central Florida Riders of Orlando, Inc. for street closures in con~unction with
Special Event Application. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved
to approve closing Seminole Boulevard between San Juan Avenue and Sanford Avenue, and Sanford
Avenue between Seminole Boulevard and Commercial Street on March 11, 1995 from 9:00 A.M. to
6:00 P.M. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
(Mayor Smith recess the Meeting at 7:15 P.M., then reconvened the Meeting at 7:20 P.M.)
Tabulations of Bids #94/95-08 and #94/95-09, Landscaping/Sodding and Irrigation of Right-Of-
Ways for Towne Center Mall (Recreation & Parks Department.) On recommendation of the City
Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to accept the lowest bid, which met specifications, from
Dora Landscaping Company in amount of $241,019.39; reserving $12,570.00 for deducts three (3)
and four (4) should the Gateway project, under separate contract, not be completed on
schedule thereby requiring Dora Landscaping Company to finish the work. Seconded by
Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
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Request for sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises in conjunction with "St
Johns River Festival" S~ecial Event on March 4 and 5, 1995, as discussed at tonight's Work
Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved to authorize the
sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises all day on Saturday, March 4, 1995, and
on Sunday, March 5, 1995 beginning at 12:00 noon. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and
carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Letters from Tom Schneider, Senior Vice-President, SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, regarding police
facilities/substation at Seminole Towne Center Mall, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize Staff to
proceed with said police faCilities/substation as outlined in letter dated February 24, 1995,
from Thomas J. Schneider. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
CommisSioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Florida Sesquicentennial Public Service Announcement, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize $500.00 from
the City Manager's Contingency fund, to jointly sponsor a "Moments in History" Public Service
Announcement, in additional to background information/assistance from the Museum Curator
Alicia Clark as described in memorandum dated February'21, 1995, from Sharon G. Berrian,
Director of Public Information, Florida League of Cities, Inc. Seconded by Commissioner
Lyons and carried by the vote of the CommissiWn as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Vacating of two unopened alleys at 1400 West Eighth Street and 410 Bay Avenue, as discussed
at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Howell moved
to authorize Staff to proceed with the vacating of both alleys. Seconded by Commissioner
Thomas and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
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Change Order to contract with Amick Construction, as discussed at tonight's Work Session.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Change Orders
with Amick Construction, for: (1) material in water main from South Rinehart Road, credit on
additional underdrains which were bid and then determined not to be required, resolution of
several underground utility conflicts, installation of irrigation sleeves in Towne Center
Boulevard and St Johns Parkway associated with the irrigation project, and demucking overrun
in a number of units estimated under the unit price contract, all for a net additional cost
of $67,194.00; and (2) $90,270.00 for Gateway Center related work, reimbursable from the
Gateway Developer, for road and utility modifications, pavement markings, irrigation sleeves
and the addition of a sleeve for a sanitary sewer force main. Seconded by Commissioner
Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as discussed at.tonight's Work Session.
Commissioner Lyons moved to appoint Mark Platts to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill
the unexpired term of Mike Davis. Seconded by Commissioner Howell and carried by the vote
of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Nay
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Nay
Commissioner Howell Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned.
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