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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
3:30 p.m. Work Session
November 13, t?9000
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, November 13, 2000,
at 3:30 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor-Conunissioner Larry A. Dale
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Velma H. Williams
Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Randy Jones
City Manager Anthony VanDerworp
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Employee of the Month Award for November 2000.
Mayor Dale presented Johnny Miller with the Employee of the Month Award for November 2000.
Conference Center Proposal.
City Manager VanDer, vorp reported there was a Joint Work Session on October 31, 2000 with the Board of
County Commissioners to discuss the hotel/conference center. At the meeting, it was determined that the City should come
back with a specific proposal which would be reviewed and acted upon. The Proposal included in today's Agenda packet
contains five points regarding land donation, public improvements which include design and construction of the Riverwalk;
Fort Mellon Park improvements and streetscape linkages from the Riverwalk to downtown, transportation and parking studies
for the downtown area, design and construction of site improvements and capacity building transportation improvements in
the downtown area required to accommodate the conference center, and retainment of Hunter Interests, Inc. to assist in the
RFQ/RFP process. Several decisions and refinements can only be made after the proposal process is complete, facility sizes
determined, and developer contributions committed. The decisions include developer participation in the development of the
conference center, arrangements for ownership and operation of the facility, and site work, transportation improvements and
parking configurations. Altogether, the City is committing more than $10 million in land, site improvements, and public
amenities to ensure a successful project.
Mr. VanDerworp said that one of the items that came from the Hunter Study and discussions with the County
Commission is the need to ensure them are adequate public amenities to make the project successful. He distributed to the
Commission a table entitled Concentrated Public Investment to Revitalize Downtown Sanford - Not including Hotel-
Conference Center, that lists program components which have been completed and programmed, and requested that the table
accompany the letter and Proposal, should the Commission decide to transmit the Proposal.
Commissioner Jones expressed concern that the City of Sanford tax payers were going to fork over money for
the hotel/conference center project.
Mayor Dale said they are not; the City is going to do the projects anyway. They are part of the situation that
is going to occur for the conference center, and some of them will occur whether or not the conference center occurs. The City
was already going to use CRA funds, do tax incremental financing, the Riverwalk, Lake Monroe seawall design, and the parks.
The Commission voted to do a feasibility study with Hunter Interests. The conference center parking study and a comthouse
parking study was done. There are amenities occurring that enhance the area for the conference center that make it more
feasible, however, they will be done whether or not the conference center goes there.
Commissioner Jones said his concern is that there are items listed in the table that are specifically for the
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conference center: transportation study and parking study.
Mayor Dale said the table includes the site that the voters approved through the referendum. The transportation
and parking studies were needed regardless of whether or not the conference center proceeds. There is a redevelopment
program and business plan for downtown and those things will be done anyway.
City Manager VanDerworp reported that everything listed in the table, with the exception of the land, would
be done for the downtown redevelopment and to accommodate the thirty-eight sites included in the marketing brochure. The
only expense is the Hunter Study.
The Commission reviewed the Proposal and concurred to send it to the County as presented. Action will be
taken on this item ton/ght under Regular Agenda Item #12.
East side water reclamation facility_ pronerty ac~_uisition.
City Manager VanDervvorp reported the City previously entered into a contract to purchase the Cameron City
Groves property, the 260-acre piece of property on the east side of the Airport, of which 23 acres was going to be used for a
future water reclamation facility; the Airport was to purchase the remaining portion. The purchase bogged down for reasons
among the owners. The City then purchased 20 acres of property on Beardall Avenue from Ben Wheeler for $287,025. There
is now a revised agreement to purchase one-half of the Cameron City Grove property which appears to satisfy all partners
involved. Addendum #4 to the Contract provides that the City will purchase the southeruly 20 acres and the Airport will
purchase the northerly 110 acres; the middle 130 acres will remain with two partners.
The City Manager recommended that the City purchase the Cameron City Grove property (20 acres) for the
water reclamation facility, declare the Wheeler property surplus, and enter into an agreement to sell the Wheeler property to
Mr. Sadlque Jaffer for $305,224 (the original purchase price of $287,025, plus survey, environmental, appraisal, attorney and
closing costs). The purchase price for the Cameron City Grove property is $18,000 per acre. The City's portion will be
$360,000 (20 acres) and the Airport's portion will be $1,980,000 (1 I0 acres).
Mayor Dale reported the Commission gave prior authorization for him to proceed with negotiating the contract
for the Cameron City Grove property, and he is bringing to the Commission the terms of the contract for approval and
ratification of the negotiation process so the closing can be held by the end of this month, subject to the satisfaction of the title,
environmental study, survey, and appraisal. The Airport has already approved the contract.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to take action on this item tonight under Regular Agenda Item # 10.
Interviews of prospective board appointments.
City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that in accordance with the Commission's direction on October 23, 2000,
she attempted to schedule interviews of six new applicants for two Boards. She was unable to contact Chris Giza and Ronald
Tracey, applicants for the Historic Preservation Board, however, Stephen Myers is present. Sanford Museum Board applicants,
Christine Kinlaw-Best and Serena Fisher are present. In phone conversation with Ms. Dougherty this morning, Barbara
Knowles stated she had been in the hospital and was unable to be at today's Work Session, however, she is very interested in
serving on the Sanfurd Museum Board.
Mayor Dale reported the City has several advisory boards for which applications are received, and the
Commission considered it appropriate to interview prospective Board applicants in an attempt to better know them and why
they want to serve on a particular Board.
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Historic Preservation Board. Mr. Stephen Myers reported he has lived in Sanford more than ten years and
has been impressed with the Historic District and considers it an area of tremendous potential. He has always been optimistic
regarding Sanford and his expectations continue to be exceeded. He owns and operates a home inspection business that is
responsible for renovation, restoration, inspection, design, and new conslruction. He specializes in inspecting homes in the
Historic District. He enjoys working with neighbors and home owners regarding rehabilitation recommendations and offering
accurate, historically correct remedies or ideas in restoration of homes. He enjoys history and architecture.
Mayor Dale said the Historic Preservation Board will be involved in the conference center, should it go through,
because it will require a Certificate of Appropriateness. He asked Mr. Myers what his position is regarding the conference
center. Mr. Myers said more has been made of the conference center issue than needs to be; the issue is not whether or not
to have the conference center, but where it should be located. When he inspects a property, he is assigned to give an unbiased
opinion, based on guidelines and codes that are to be followed, regardless of his personal opinion. However, if there is
evidence in any case that requires him to decide in a certain direction that may not be popular, he will make a decision based
on evidence, guidelines, and cedes. If the conference center is located in Fort Mellon Park, it will have to comply with historic
preservation guidelines. He has accepted the results of the referendum.
In response to Mayor Dale's question regarding how he would deal with a "gray" area of the historic
preservation code, Mr. Myers said he would weigh the evidence to make a correct decision, with the doubt going toward the
property owner at times. There has to be concern whether a historically responsible decision is being made; he will make an
unbiased decision. In an appeal process, everyone has to abide by the historic preservation guidelines. Mr. Myers said the
guidelines need to be reviewed and updated. Consideration should be given to expanding the historic district because there
is an incredible wealth of homes that are historic in nature that are not in the presently defined historic district. Ifa serious
inventory of all the older homes is taken, there is a capacity for the City to boast of having one of the largest historic districts.
Sanford Museum Board. Serena Fisher repmted that although she does not live in Sanford, she is a retired
teacher in the Seminole County Public School system and for eight years taught at the Student Museum in Sanford. While
working at the Student Museum, she developed quite an appreciation for Sanford and worked closely with the Sanford
Museum. She said that the Sanford Museum has not received recognition it rightly deserves by those who live outside of
Sanford and she would like to continue her involvement and serve on the Board. [Commissioner Eckstein left the meeting.]
Mayor Dale said there is more to Sanford than just the City limits, that it is a long standing community with
agricultural interest, and there are people who live outside of Sanford that still have close ties; many have a historical
perspective. The Sanford Museum Board does not have a residency requirement. People who live outside the City limits are
encouraged to participate.
Christine Kinlaw-Best reported she and several of her family members were bom in Sanford, and a few other
family members have historical significance. She is interested in local history, genealogy, and research, and bas coauthored
a book on the history of Lake Monroe. [Commissioner Eckstein returned.] She is an active member of the Seminole Coanty
Museum. Her main interest is documentation and preservation of history. [Commissioner Lessard left the meeting.]
[Commissioner Williams left the meeting.]
[The Commission took a five minute break and reconvened.]
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Firefighters' and Police Officers' Retirement Systems.
Mayor Dale reported he would like to have citizen representation on both the Firefighters' and Police Officers'
Retirement Systems Boards. Run Russi serves as citizen representation on the Firefighters' Board. The Police Dcpara~ent
used to have citizen representation, and because the citizens of the City contribute to the pension boards, they should have a
say. Under the law, if the pension board gets into trouble, the retirement system still has to be funded, and the City (citizens)
will be expected to make up the difference. He said he receives a lot of comments from the public about citizen involvement.
In response to Commissioner Lessard's question regarding whether there is a liability built into disastrous
actuarial results from the Police or Fire Boards, Finance Director Donna Watt said, "Yes, the actuarial analysis is done based
on what the funding for the plan needs to be, with so much contribution from participants, so much contribution from state
premium tax money which now has to be spent certain ways, and the balance of what it takes to fund the plans come from the
City." Right now the City basically puts in 10%. The calculation is done based on a percentage of the payroll that is funded
by the City. The Police Pension Fund is very close to being fully funded, with only a small liability. The Police retirees are
receiving benefits of approximately $61,000 a month; the contributions going in are approximately $30,000.
Mayor Dale said it is prudent for there to be citizen involvement on a public trust. The legislation that creates
the Boards allows for the appointment of two members who are called "resident members" who will serve as trustees for a
period of two years, unless replaced sooner by the Commission. Presently those two members are himself and Police Chief
Tooley. He said he brought citizen participation on the Board up at the last Board meeting, but the Police Officers' Retirement
System reappointed Mark Nichols to the Board. Mayor Dale recommended that he or the Police Chief be replaced with a
citizen, and if not, he would resign so a citizen could be appointed.
Additionally, Mayor Dale reported that individuals who serve on City boards do so on a volunteer basis, and
wben employee members go to training to better serve on a board, they should do so on their own time and not "on the payroll,"
with expenses paid the Board.
The Commission next discussed employees attendance at conferences and requested that a report be provided
every quarter or so on what conferences employees have attended, the benefit received, and the cost involved.
Mayor Dale said that tonight he will ask the Commission to make a decision regarding appointing a citizen to
serve on the Police Officers' Retirement System Board.
Reeular Agenda items. Add-on items, and other items.
A. City Manager VanDerworp reported that the City's Website is up and running and the first request using
the City's Websitc On line Action Request was received Friday and was responded to today by E-mail; he distributed a copy
of the request. He wants to institute a policy that the City respond to a request within 24 hours.
B. The City Manager repo~ted there will be reconstruction at Sanford Avenue at 29th Street which requires
the closing of 29th Street on November 13 -28, only as absolutely necessary. The City will request that the intersection be open
at nights and over the Thanksgiving Holidays, when construction is not being performed. There will be adequate signage and
detour routing.
C. City Manager VanDerworp reported that the City is completing insurance open enrollment; all
enrollments were due by close of business today, and Human Resources is contacting the stragglers.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2000,
at 7:00 P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Presentation.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Velma H. Williams
Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Randy Jones
Assistant City Attorney Catherine Reischmann
City Manager Anthony VanDerworp
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent:
City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Mayor Dale presented a Proclamation to Mother Weaver, Rescue Outreach Mission, proclaiming November
12 through 18, 2000, "Homeless and Hungry Week in the City of Sanford."
Citizen Participation.
Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, reported there are dumpsters behind the buildings at the marina that
the doors cannot be shut and people are dumping in them; requested the City address and resolve the situation. Mayor Dale
reported the City will look into it.
Regarding the handout at today's Work Session entitled Concentrated Public Investment to Revitalize
Downtown Sanford- Not including Hotel-Conference Center, she objects to the City spending $40,000 for a sign over 1st Street
and asked when the Commission approved this amount. Mayor Dale reported the minutes will be provided to her.
Ms. Freeman asked about the status of the discussions with the School Board regarding stadium parking. Mayor
Dale reported the City is working out details with Staff.
Regarding the Conference Center Proposal, Ms. Freeman asked whether she should address this now or during
Item #R-12. Mayor Dale reported "#12."
James Hawver, 2209 Maguolia Avenue, asked why the Police Department no longer provides votq{ltiOil house
checks. Police ChiefTooley reported they do, and asked Mr. Hawver to call him.
Mr. Hawver reported that a contractor working at Sylvan and Hwy. 46 is using a fire hydrant for water and asked
if it was allowed, Utility Director Paul Moore reported the hydrants are metered.
Tyrone Alexander asked what the City spent on the Police Department Survey. Mayor Dale reported the City
spent over $50,000 on the PAS Report.
Regarding the proposed change of two Corporal positions to Lieutenant positions, Mr. Alexander reported that
every t/me there is a chance for a black person to move up, the position is eliminated, and he wants to look into this. Mayor
Dale reported he will meet with the City Manager and Police Chief regarding this. Mr. Alexander requested to be present at
the meeting and Mayor Dale said, "OK."
Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, reported heavy weeds on the waterfront behind the dumpsters.
Additionally, Ms. Freeman reported the Aquatic Center report in today's Agenda packet does not contain financial information;
she requested the same be provided.
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Approval of minutes.
Commissioner Lessard moved to approve the minutes of Work Session and Regular Meeting of October 23,
2000, and Special Meeting of November 1, 2000. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing to consider use of funds to be received under a U.S. Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block
Grants Program. Ad published November 1, 2000.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the Local Law Enfomement Block Grant Committee was unable to meet
and provide recommendations, and recommended the Public hearing be continued to December 11, 2000. Commissioner
Eckstein moved on the City Manager's recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing to consider appeal regarding the Planning & Zonine Commission's anproval of Florida Recycling
Services Site Plan; Mayor Larry Dale, City of Sanford, applicant. Applicant notified September 15, 2000. Property posted
September 18, 2000. Ad published September 28, 2000. Continued from October 9, 2000.
City Manager VanDerworp reported a request to continue this item was received November 8, 2000, and
recommended this item be continued to January 8, 2001. Commissioner Lessard moved on the City Manager's
recommendation, seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Mayor Dale asked if there was anyone present to speak regarding this item; no one appeared,
First reading of Ordinance No. 3585 to annex 27.8 acres of property_ lying between Vihlen Road and Dogwood Drive
extended easterly and between Vihlen Road and Upsala Road t940 & 950 Vihlen Road's; Ed and Nancy Turner and Thomas
and Sandra Wilkes, owners.
City Manager VanDerworp reported there is a request to table this item until the November 27, 2000 City
Commission Meeting. The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the associated rezone of this property at their November
2, 2000 meeting and tabled it to their November 16, 2000 meeting to allow further information to be presented regarding lot
layouts. Staff recommends the first reading of the annexation ordinance and the Public heating and first reading of the rezone
ordinance be tabled to the City Commission meeting of November 27, 2000.
Ordinance No. 3585 was read by title, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE,
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27.8 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN VIHLEN ROAD AND DOGWOOD DRIVE
EXTENDED EASTERLY AND BETWEEN VIHLEN ROAD AND UPSALA ROAD; IN
ACCORDANCE WiTH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFEI2TIVE DATE.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to,
Ordinance No. 3585. Jay Mar&r, Director of Engineering & Planning, reported the request to table this item also regards
resolving concerns and coming back with a Development Order that would have conditions and stipulations attached to assure
land use compatibility in the neighborhood.
Commissioner Lessard moved table Ordinance No. 3585 to November 27, 2000. Seconded by Commissioner
Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3586 to rezone 27.8 acres of property_ lying between Vihlen Road and
Dogwood Drive extended easterly and between Vihlen Road and Unsala Road (940 & 950 Vihlen Road) from AG
Agricultural. to SR-1, Single Family Residential.'. Ed and Nancy Turner and Thomas and Sandra Wilkes, owners. Ad
published October 22, 2000. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the
CityManager.
Ordinance No. 3586 was read by title, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT
CHANGING THE ZONING OF 27.8 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN VIHLEN
ROAD AND DOGWOOD DRIVE EXTENDED EASTERLY AND BETWEEN VIIdI~N
ROAD AND UPSALA ROAD, FROM AG, AGRICULTURAL, TO SR-I, SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to,
Ordinance No. 3586. Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, asked if an item is tabled, is it already published in the paper
and is it necessary to republish. Mayor Dale said the public hearing is advertised and if tabled, does not require readvertising.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to table Ordinance No. 3586 to November 27, 2000. Seconded by
Commissioner Lessard and can'ied by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3587 to consider closillg, vacating, and abandoning the 10' rear yard
utility easement at 110 Golfside Circle; Marcia McGovern, owner; Attorney James McNeil, Jr., Holland & Knight LLP,
applicant. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the City Manager.
Ad published October 29, 2000; property owner notified October 19, 2000; property posted October 27, 2000.
Ordinance No. 3587 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, ordinance No. 3587. Attorney James McNeil, Holland & Knight LLP, 200 S. Orange
Avenue, Orlando, representing Marcia McGovern, owner, reported he was present to answer questions of the Commission and
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that he concurs with staff's recommendations. The Commission had no questions.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No.
3587, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CiTY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, AND
ABANDONING A 10' REAR YARD UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 44,
MAYFAIR CLUB, PHASE I, ADDRESSED AS 110 GOLFSIDE CIRCLE IN THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILiTY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3588 to consider closing, vacating, and abandoning that certain north-
south alley lyinu between Grandview Avenue and E. 24th Place and between Grandview Avenue S. and Lily Court',
Susan Westgate, applicant. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the
City Manager, subject to reserving the entire alley as a utility easement and that a ten (I0) foot access easement be granted
along the southern property line of lot fifty-three (53). Ad published October 29, 2000; property owners notified October 30,
2000; property posted October 30, 2000.
Ordinance No. 3588 was read by title, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, AND
ABANDONING THE NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN GRANDVIEW AVENUE AND
E. 24TH PLACE AND BETWEEN GRANDVIEW AVENUE S. AND LILY COURT IN THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, RESERVING A CITY SERVICES EASEMENT FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF AN EXISTING STORMWATER LINE AND ESTABLISHING A TEN
(10) FOOT ACCESS EASEMENT IS TO BE GRANTED ALONG THE SOUTHERN
PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 53, SOUTH PARK; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear fi.om those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to,
Ordinance No. 3588. Susan Westgate, 2411 S. Grandview Avenue, reported she requested the vacation so there would be
access to the back of her property. The alley is already closed off on different lots that adjoin her and her neighbor's property.
There are fences down her property line as well as her next door neighbor's property line. She owns lot 52 (less the north 27
feet) and all of lot 53.
Mayor Dale said the plat provided with his Agenda is not numbered and doesn't reflect owners of the properties.
He requested that in the future, Staff provide maps showing numbered parcels and names of property owners.
Eduardo Natal, 2409 Grandview Avenue, owner of the property adjacent to 2411 S. Grandview Avenue, reported
that Ms. Westgate would have enough room if she removed the fence at the back of her propen~y. He owns the property
adjacent to her property in the back. Property lines are defined and he isn't sure what she needs to access in the back.
However, he is in favor of closing the alley.
Mayor Dale said that if the alley is vacated, the property owners whose property abuts the alley would receive
half of the alley, subject to an easement.
The Commission requested that Ms. Westgate and Mr. Natal show which property they own, based on the map
provided. After discussion, Mayor Dale said there was not enough information provided with this item to make a decision
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tonight. Additionally, there are ten parcels shown on the map and there are only two property owners present tonight. The
City's new policy regarding a vacate request requires that at least 50% pins one of the property owners whose property will
be affected must apply for the vacate. Ms. Westgate asked if that isn't why everyone whose property will be affected is sent
a registered notice regarding the vacate. She posted the property as required, and everyone on her street knows about the
request.
Ms. Westgate said she could rip out her fence at the back of her property, but she has a pool that is
approximately eight feet from the alley. She understands that if the alley was vacated and access was needed to her property
by the utility companies, she would have to remove the fence.
Mayor Dale asked why the City would require a ten-foot access easement along the southern property line of
lot fifty-three (53) only. Public Works Director Jeny Herman said the old line for Pump Branch Creek begins west of Park
Avenue and Oak Avenue and comes directly across town and tums north with the line that is behind these homes. There is
a ten-foot easement needed on the other lot also; there is no easement at present, just a line; there are many like this. It was
put in as an old creek during the late teens and early twenties. The pipe runs east-west along Ms. Westgate's property line.
Other than the roads and the alley in the back, there is no access to the pipe. Mayor Dale said in addition to an access
easement, there needs to be a utility easement. Mr. Herman said a utility easement is being requested along the southern
property line as well as retaining the alley as an easement. Mayor Dale said if an ingress-egress easement is granted, the public
will have the right to nsc it, however, ifa utility easement is granted, there w/ll be access for utility purposes.
Commissioner Jones asked if this item could be tabled to the next meeting, the ordinance changed to reflect
the easement needed, and property layout and drawing of the properties provided. Ms. Westgate said she would provide
photographs at the next meeting. Commissioner Eckstein moved to table Ordinance No. 3588 to November 27, 2000.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Assistant City Attorney Reischmann asked if the Commission would like the alley to be posted at either end.
Ms. Westgate said she properly posted the property. Mayor Dale asked if certified notices were sent to every affected property
owner. City Clerk Janet Dougherty said that eight notices were sent and five return receipts were received.
Mr. Natal requested the easement on the south side of lot 53 also be posted because his back lots are affected.
Public bearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3589 to consider closing, vacating, and abandoning Prospect Drive
lying between Florida Street/27th Street and Airport Boulevard and between Good Avenue extended northerly and U.S,
17-92/Orland0 Drive; Kenneth B. Wheeler, applicant. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of
Engineering & Planning, and the City Mm~er, subject to the entire right-of-way being retained as an easement. Ad published
October 29, 2000; property owners notified October 30, 2000; property posted October 27, 2000.
Assistant City Attorney Catherine R eischmann repotted that Ordinance No. 3589 included in today's Agenda
has been revised to establish a City services easement. She read Ordinance No. 3589 by rifle, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, AND
ABANDONING PROSPECT DRIVE LYING BETWEEN FLORIDA STREET/27TH STREET
AND AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN GOOD AVENUE EXTENDED
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NORTHERLY AND U.S. 17-92/ORLANDO DRIVE; AND ESTABLISHING A CITY
SERVICES EASEMENT OVER THE ENTIRE RIGHT OF WAY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported the ad was published October 29, 2000, ten property owners were mailed
notice by certified mail on October 30, 2000, nine of which have sent back remm receipts, and the property was posted October
27,2000.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear fi.om those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to,
Ordinance No. 3589. Attorney Dwight Cool, POHL and SHORT, P.A., 280 West Canton Avenue, Winter Park, representing
Kenneth B. Wheeler, applicant, said he understood the easement being retained is a utility easement and requested clarification
regarding a City services easement. Mike Cmmpton, Utility Engineer, reported the difference between a City services easement
and a utility easement is that a utility easement would allow any utility company to use the easement; a City services easement
is reserved for the use of City utilities.
Attorney Reischmann distributed to the Commission a copy of revised Ordinance No. 3589.
Mr. Cmmpton said the original intent of the City services easement lang,,age was to limit the use of an area that
the utilities department would want to place a facility in now or in the future. The City services easement terminology has been
expanded to include potentially sidewalks, but the intent is to limit it to what the City can put in the easement.
On behalf of the applicant, Mr. Cool requested that it be limited to utilities; the applicant would be in agreement
with Staff recommendations.
Mayor Dale asked why the City would want to prohibit other utilities from going into a utility easement? For
clarification, Mr. Crnmpton said in this instance the utility department has no interest in an easement in this area; he thought
it was being kept because Florida Power &Light and BellSouth have utilities in the right-of-way.
Commissioner Eckstein requested a map be provided showing ownership of each affected property, with the
applicant's property highlighted. The ordinance should be corrected to retain vacated Prospect Drive as an easement.
Attorney Cool said the applicant is in favor of retaining a utility easement over the entire right-of-way. The
applicant is trying to sell the property and would like this item considered tonight.
Commissioner Lessard moved to table Ordinance No. 3589 to November 27, 2000, pending further information
and isolation and identification of individual parcels.
Commission as follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3590 to annex 25.2 acres of property_ lying between Rinehart Road and Paola Road and
between Rinehart Road and Oregon Avenue (2401, 2410, 2441, 2461. and 2470 Cherry Laurel Drive): Mary B. Hamilton,
Trustee, Ross M. and Mary R. Hamilton, Gayle M. Cox, Trustee, Jose Blanco, Alan E. and Patricia A. Fulmer, and William
J. and Linda M. Lagatta, owners; DMH Partners, Inc., applicant Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director
of Engineering & Planning, and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3590 was read by title, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
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CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, 25.2 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN RINEHART ROAD AND
PAOLA ROAD AND BETWEEN RINEHART ROAD AND OREGON AVENUE; IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION
171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the applicant requested to withdraw the annexation, and recommended
honoring the applicant's request.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to,
Ordinarice No. 3590. No one appeared.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize the applicant to withdraw
the Petition for Annexation. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3591 to rezone 25.74+/- acres of property lying between Rinehart
Road and Paola Road and between Rinehart Road and Oreg_on Avenue (2401.2410. 2441. 2461. and 2470 Cherry_ Laurel
Drive) from AG, Agricultural, to PD. Planned Development; Mary B. Hamilton, Trustee, Ross M. and Mary R. Hamilton,
Gayle M. Cox, Trustee, Jose Blanco, Alan E. and Patricia A. Fulmer, and William J. and Linda M Lagatta, Harold G. Hattsock,
Trustee, owners; DMH Partners, Inc, applicant. Recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Director of
Engineering & Planning, and the City Manager, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan and with stipulations and
conditions. Ad published October 8, 2000.
Ordinance No. 3591 was read by title, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT
TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN
RINEHART ROAD AND PAOLA ROAD AND BETWEEN RINE~T ROAD AND
OREGON AVENUE; FROM AG, AGRICULTURAL, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the applicant requested to withdraw the Application to Rezone the property,
and recommended honoring the applicant's request.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to,
Ordinance No. 3591. No one appeared.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Jones moved to authorize the applicant tO ~
the Application to ReZOne the property. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commiss/0~/.,lg%
follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing to consider condemnation of properties.
Community Development Director Charles Rowe reported the public heating is being held to consider
condemnation of structures on Condemnation Report Nos. 00-08, 718 Willow Avenue, Rosezella Kelly, owner; and 00-09,
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2420 Chase Avenue, Anderson E. & Susan Williams, owners.
Mr. Rowe reported that Rosezella Kelly, owner, 718 Willow Avenue, Condemnation Report No. 00-08, culled
the office to report she had secured contractors to do the necessary work. She is present tonight to request that the Commission
allow additional time to make the repairs. Ms. Kelly requested sixty days. Mr. Rowe asked that the Commission not condemn
the property tonight; he would like to bring this back in sixty days.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to not condemn the property, to authorize a 60-day extension, and to continue
the public hearing 60 days. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Mr. Rowe reported there had been no contact from Anderson E. & Susan Williams, owners, 2420 Chase
Avenue, Condemnation Report No. 00-09. He recommended the City Commission condemn the structure and give the owners
30 days to repair or demolish it. Owners were notified September 27, 2000; property posted September 27, 2000.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from anyone present to speak on 2420 Chase Avenue. No
one appeared.
On recommendation of the Community Development Director, Commissioner Eckstein moved to find the
structure at 2420 Chase Avenue unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, and condemn said structure; and to give the
owners thkty (30) days to repair or demolish; if property owners fail to effect such demolition and removal or repair within
said thirty (30) day period, the City shall demolish and remove the buildings and/or structure, and the actual cost of said
removal and disposul, including administrative costs, will be assessed as a lien against the properties. Seconded by
Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Mayor Dule concluded the Public heating.
Condemnation Status Report.
Charles Rowe, Director of Community Development, reported there are no motions or recommendations to be
made regarding the Condemnation Status Report.
First reading of Ordinance No. 3592 to annex .18 acres of pro_hetty lying between 13th Street and Blaine Street and
between Dixie Way and Roosevelt Avenue (1813 & 1819 Roosevelt Avenue); Peter Gurko, owner. Recommended by the
Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3592 was read by rifle. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckste/n moved
on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3592, entitled:
AN ORDiNANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, 0.18 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN 13TH STREET AND
BLAINE STREET AND BETWEEN DIXIE WAY AND ROOSEVELT AVENUE; IN
ACO2)RDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION
1;~.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDiNG FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3593 to amend I~,nrd Development Reg,flutlons re: appeals initiated bv a member of
~ Commission___.~, Recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the
City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3593 was read by title· On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved
on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3593, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
3117 OF SAID CITY, SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS; SAID AMENDMENTS INCLUDE AMENDING SECTION 3.8,
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS, TO PROVIDE THAT APPEALS MAY BE INITIATED BY
A MEMBER OF THE CITY COMMISSION; AMENDING SECTION 3, PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION ACTION, OF SECTION A, APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL
USE, OF 3.9, CONDITIONAL USES, TO ELIMINATE REFERENCE TO A MAJORITY
VOTE BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 10.1, FEES, TO
PROVIDE FOR WAIVER OF THE FEES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERAB1LITY,
CODIFICATION, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Will/ams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First reading of OrdinanCe No. 3594 re: Code Enforcement money _Judgement,, Recommended by the Director of
Community Development and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3594 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved
on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3594, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD; AMENDING SUBSECTION (3) OF SECTION 2-178,
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND LIENS; AND SECTION 2-179, DURATION OF LIEN, OF
THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, TO ALLOW FOR THE COLLECTION OF
A MONEY JUDGMENT AGAINST THE VIOLATOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS, CODIFICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Adopt Resolution No. 1858 a~nding the Clasaifieution and Pay Plan to reclaSSify two (2) Police Corporal positions to
two (21 Police Lieutenant oositions~ within the Police Department Uniform Division~
Resources Director, Police Chief Tooley, and the City Manager.
Recommended by the Human
Resolution No. 1858 was read by title. Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 18fi8, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE FOR PERSONNEL-
RELATED REVISIONS TO BE INCORPORATED IN TO THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
OF THE "CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN" TO PROVIDE FOR THE
RECLASSIFICATION OF TWO (2) POLICE CORPORAL POSITIONS IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO TWO (2) POLICE LIEUTENANT IN THE POLICE
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DEPARTMENT/UNIFORM DIVISION PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3595 to repeal the General Employees' Pension Plan.
Ordinance No. 3595 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Ecl<stein moved
on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3595, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLOR1DA, REPEALING SECTIONS 2-162
THROUGH 2-170.5 OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X, RETIREMENT SYSTEM. OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, AND ORDINANCE NOS 3279 AND 3422,
REGARDING THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN ; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Adopt Resolution No. 1859 to reinstate membership in the Florida Retirement System.
Resolution No. 1859 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein
moved to adopt Resolution No. 1859, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PERMITTING ALL GENERAL
EMPLOYEES TO ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AS SET OUT IN SECTION 2-155, ARTICLE X, RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANFORD BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 2000;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3597 to amend the City Code to provide that General Employees may elect to participate
in the Florida Retirement System.
Ordinance No. 3597 was read by title. On recommendation ofthe City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved
on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3597, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PROVIDING THAT ALL
GENERAL EMPLOYEES MAY ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AS SET OUT 1N SECTION 2-155, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X,
RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANFORD
BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 2000; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
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First reading of Ordinance No. 3596 to amend Personnel Rules and Regulations re: new hire waiting period for health
and life insurance.
Ordinance No. 3596 was read by rifle. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved
on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3596, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 10.5
(A)(B) OF THE CITY OF SANFORD PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
REPLACING THE NINETY (90) DAY WAITING PERIOD WITH A THIRTY (30) DAY
WAITING PERIOD FOR CITY PAID TERM LIFE INSURANCE FOR REGULAR FULL-TIME
AND REGULAR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES; AMENDING SECTION 10.6 REPLACING THE
NINETY (90) DAY WAITING PERIOD WITH A THIRTY (30) DA Y WAITING PERIOD FOR
REGULAR FULL-TIME AND REGULAR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES WITH CITY PAID
HEALTH INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERAB1LITY, CONFLICTS, AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Consider request for Conditional Use for on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages for 3150 Orlando Drive.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the property owner is Shoneys; the applicant is Amigos Restaurant; the
property is the old Shoneys on Hwy. 17-92. The request is for on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Jones moved to approve the request for a Conditional
Use for on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages for 3150 Orlando Drive. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Declare Wheeler property surplus and authorize sale to Sadique Jafferl and approve Addendum #4 to Contract for Sale
and Purchase between Cameron City_ Groves and the City to purchase one half of the Cameron CitvGrove ~ertv.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to declare the Wheeler property
surplus and authorize the sale of same to Mr. Jaffer's corporation, to approve Addendum #4, and to authl~zetl~ tn~ehase of
20 acres of the Cameron City Grove property at $18,000 per acre subject to survey, appraisal, a Phase II Environmental
Assessment, and closing costs. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as fol~mvs:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Accept bid for concession stand operator, from And~ s Snack Wagon. htghest bidder for Bid #00/01-02: the City_ will
receive a lumn sum of $2.000.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to accept the bid for concession stand
operator from Andi's Snack Wagmz Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission, as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
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Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Consensus on the City's formal proposal in response to Seminole County's RFP regardin? the Conference Center. and
authorization to transmit proposal to the County.
Mayor Dale repoxted the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to,
the Conference Center Proposal.
Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, asked why the City is proceeding with this second conference center
when Mayor Dale had previously stated there was not enough room in Seminole County for more than one conference center
and one is already being developed in Heathrow, and the City has no prospective builder. Mayor Dale reported the Marriott
is not a conference center, it is a full service hotel. Ms~ Freeman stated the Marriott will have 1,000 square feet more than the
proposed Sanford conference center; Mayor Dale disagreed. Mayor Dale reported the City is issuing a request for proposal
to see if there are interested builders. Ms. Freeman asked what the City will do if Seminole County withdraws its support.
Mayor Dale reported that is not on the table for discussion.
Mary Greenwell, 2109 Magnolia Avenue, read a statement having to do with transportation data and inventory
and analysis from the comprehensive plan. She reported a major difficulty of the proposed waterfront/downtown business
district is congested traffic that will result from overbuilding; Ft. Mellon Park is landlocked because of its location to the
present roadway system; the City has adopted the transportation concurrency exemption to bypass a standard traffic study; the
report does not mention how many daily trips the hotel/conference center will generate. Construction of additional through
lanes will require demolition of buildings, some of which may be designated as local or national historic places; new
development is anticipated to generate 1,000 daily trips; additional cost of construction of large buildings in a restricted area
and a major mterial roadway through an established business district or along an unstable lakefront road is something the
County and the City would want to avoid as the cost would be enormous. Ft. Mellon Park is a small lakefront park
inappropriate for a hotel/conference center or any traffic generating project. The additional cost required is not acceptable.
Ft. Mellon Park has been purposely neglected; trees have been removed and little more than minor upkeep has occurred. She
asked the City to designate Ft. Mellon Park as open space so that City and County citizens can form plans to enhance it. Mayor
Dale reported the City amended the comprehensive plan regarding that, the amendment was challenged under a 120 Appeal,
the plan was upheld; the statement about demolishing buildings was done from a challenge, it was not a City comment. Ms.
Crreenwell reported she was unaware the plan was upheld and subsequently adopted and she doubted the citizens knew. She
requested records regarding the challenge and City Manager VanDerworp reported it is available in his office. Mayor Dale
reported it was front page news for a long time. Commissioner Lessard reported that whether or not the conference center
happens, no historical buildings will be tom down. Commissioner Jones reported he expressed concern to City Manager
VanDerworp that the Seminole County conference center does not become a Sanford project and that the City not use taxpayer
money to fund it and things not be done specifically for the conference center, but that a lot of things, such as streetscape,
rivenvalk, will be done downtown regardless of the conference center. City Manager reported the language talks about using
the incremental money from the project itself for the improvements. Mayor Dale reported: and the CRA funds.
Doreen Freeman asked how much CRA funds have been used. City Manager VanDerworp reported "none."
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She reported the City has used close to $100,000 of taxpayers' money to promote the conference center. Mayor Dale reported
$55,000 was used to defend the citizens' challenge.
Millard Hunt, 801 E. 2nd St., Sanford, reported the administrative heating referred to by Mayor Dale has no
connection to what Ms. Greenwell was talking about; she was talking about comprehensive plan amendments that were sent
to Tallahassee a few weeks ago, that is what she was reading from. Mayor Dale reported he misunderstood because the
conference center was being discussed mad he assumed that was the comprehensive plan change she was talking about. Mayor
Dale reported the latest round ofcomprehensive plan amendments has nothing to do with the conference center. City Manager
VanDerworp reported the latest amendments contain provisions to declare the downtown area a concurrency containment area
whereby cities are allowed to have infill development without providing "suburban collector roadways" so that buildings don't
have to be tom down; that is very common, the State encourages it and in many cases pays for it. DCA needs to know that the
only way to expand that collector system would be to tear down buildings. DCA discourages urban sprawl and encourages
redevelopment of infill areas, which is relatively easy in Sanford because we have a grid system. We would be doing this
transportation study regardless of the conference center. The comments in the plan amendment deal with the requirements
needed to obtain a concurrency containment area. Jay Marder reported the City received a glowing recommendation from the
regional planning council on that plan amendment package, and today received DCA's comments, which had very minor
concerns. Mr. Hunt asked if the cost for a traffic study is based on the amount of traffic being reviewed. City Manager
VanDerworp reported "no", the modeling is the same.
The Commission had no objection to author/zing Mayor Dale to transmit the Proposal to Seminole County.
Boards: appointmenCs/reappointments.
Community Redevelopment Agency. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported the term of Robert N. Parsell, Jr.
expires on December 11, 2000. Mr. Parsell has been contacted and would like to continue to serve on the Agency.
Commissioner Lessard move to reappoint Robert N. Parsell, Jr. to the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Lessard noted that Mr. Parsell has attended 42 of 42 meetings.
Sanford Museum Board. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported the terms ofDor/s Gormly, Dr. John Morgan,
and George Scott expired on November 4, 2000. Dr. John Morgan wishes to continue to serve on the Board.
Commissioner Lessard moved to reappoint Dr. John Morgan, and to appoint Christine Kinlaw-Best and Serena
Fisher to the Board. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Historic Preservation Board. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that Julia Goeb resigned from the Board
September 28, 2000 for the term to expire 10/28/02; Eline Ransom resigned October 12, 2000 for the term to expire 10/28/01.
Commissioner Lessard moved to~l~t Stephen Myers to fill the term to expire October 28, 2002. Seconded~ '
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by Commissioner Jones and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Seminole County Expressway Authority. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that Oviedo Councilman
Thomas Hagood officially vacated his elected office on October 2, 2000. The Council of Local Govemments in Seminole
County (CALNO) has nominated Lake Mary City Commissioner Gary Brender to fill the balance of the term which expires
in April 2002. Commissioner Lessard moved to endorse CALNO's appointment of Lake Mary City
Commissioner Gary Brender. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Consent Agenda.
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved as follows:
Approve Letter Agreement with Public Resources Management Group, Inc., to prepare a Water/Wastewater
Rate Study; cost not to exceed $40,000; funds available in account 451-4510-536-31-03.
Authorize Amendment #5 to Agreement for Services between the Sanford Gasification Plant Site Group and
GE1 Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $46,000; the City's portion of this increase is 12.5%, or $5,750.
Approve street closure of Lee Avenue, from the Sanford Shrine Club to First Street; First Street from Lee
Avenue to Park Avenue; Park Avenue from First Street to Second Street; and Second Street from Park Avenue
back to Lee Avenue (Sanford Shrine Club), from I0:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., on Saturday, December 9, 2000,
in conjunction with the Bahia Shrine Parade.
Approve street closure of Persimmon Avenue from 13th Street to McCracken Road, from 7:00 A.M. to 4:30
P.M., on Saturday, December 9, 2000, in conjunction with the Christmas "Day of Hope" special event.
Approve Letter of Support for Metroplan Orlando's Gram Application for the Walkable Community Workshop
Program.
Accept bid for water storage pond and park lakes treatment, from Aquagenix/DeAngela Brothers Inc., lowest
bidder for Bid #00/01-03, in the amount of $1,620; funds available in account 451-4527-536-34-06 for Mayfair
Golf Course and account 001-5051-572-3406 for Lake Gem and Lake Carolla.
Accept bid for Mill Creek 3B drainage improvements, from Central Florida Underground, Inc. (CFU) -
Altamonte Springs, lowest bidder for Bid IFB #00/01-01, in the amount of $528,896.40, contingent upon
satisfactory response of CFU's organization, experience, and financial status; funds available in account 402-
4045-541-63-12.
Approve amendment #58 to CPH Agreement for Continuing Services, for the development of the Sanford
Process Safety Management (PSM) Plan and Performance of a PSM Aad!'t; not to exceed $26,000; funds
available in account 451-4510-536-31-03.
Authorize execution of funding agreement with METROPLAN Orlando for fiscal year 2~00/01, in the amount
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of $27,995.25.
Approve amendment #60 to CPH Agreement for engineering services associated with the South Sanford Water
Reclamation Facility sites; not to exceed $83,050.92; funds available ha sewer impact fee account and SRF loan
program.
Approve Lease Agreement with the Boys and Ods Club of Central Florida, Inc., for a six month term effective
October 13, 2000.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Nay
Commissioner Jones Aye
Mayor Dale noted that Commissioner Lessard voted Nay on Consent Agenda Item #2, Authorize Amendment #5 to Agreement
for Services between the Sanford Gasification Plant Site Group and GE1 Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $46,000; the City's
portion of this increase is 12.5%, or $5,750.
Add-on items.
There were no Add-on items.
Information only.
I. Police Department Status Report on police activities October 13 through October 31, 2000.
Th/s item was noted.
2. Sanford Seminole Aquatic Center.
This item was noted.
3. Utility billing procedures.
This item was noted.
4. Completed Grant Application for the Transportation Outreach Program 2001.
This item was noted.
City_ Attorney's Report.
No report.
City_ Clerk's Report.
No report.
City_ Manager's Report.
1. City Manager VanDerworp reported that Info Only Item #4, Completed Grant Application for the
Transportation Outreach Program 2001, will be transmitted to our lobby/st for his assistance.
2. The City Manager commended Lt. Presley for working and maintaining different activities this past
weekend: festival, theater, Veterans' Parade, and the ball at the Civic Center; and asked Chief Tooley to also thank all the
officers who worked.
City Commissioners' Reports.
Commissioner Eckstein - Thanked Mayor Dale, Chief Tooley and Diane Crews for getting together to slow
down traffic on 46A and for making the City safer. He commended Commissioner Williams for the job she did on Veterans'
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