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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, April 23, 2001, at
3:30 P.M., in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Velma H. Williams
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Randy Jones
City Manager Tony VanDerworp
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Interview of nrosl}ective board annointees.
Cemetery Advisory Committee. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that there is one vacancy on the
Committee and that an application is on file from Mark Hoelter. Mr. Hoelter was present and reported that he currently works
at Brisson Funeral Home in Sanford. Prior to that he worked at Woodlawn Cemetery, so he is familiar with all different types
of memorlaliTation and cemetery roles in general, and he feels he has the knowledge to be very helprid on this committee. The
Commission had no questions for Mr. Hoelter.
Historic Preservation Board. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that them is one vacancy on the Board and
that applications are on file from Marveen Kelly, James Ross Lee, Stephanie Powers, Mafia Shreve and Leslie Stevens.
Stephanie Powers cotrid not be present today, however.
Marveen Kelly reported that she is a resident of Sartford and owns two residences in the Historic District, has
rehabilitated houses in the past, and is able to read blueprints. Ms. Kelly is concerned about conservation in Sanford, and has
been active on other bear& towards the end of positive growth. She said that she doesn't feel that the City should be concemed
only with the Historic District itself, and she feels that the City of Sanford needs to address historic areas outside of the District
also. She mentioned the Georgetown and Mellonville areas, saying in addition that Sanford reflects various styles fom the
1800' s to present in several areas of town, and that each neighborhood is unique. Regarding properties that are dilapidated or
failing down, Ms. Kelly reported she would prefer to save such houses if it is realistic to do; demolition by neglect is not
something she would prefer to have happen, and she said she felt that a more proactive approach was needed by not only the
Board, but also by Code Enforcement and Engineering and Planning, to prevent this fom happening. She did say, however,
that she feeis each building needs to be considered on an individual basis, whether in the Historic District or not.
Mr. Lee reported that he wished to remove his application for this Board due to the quality of the other
applicants.
Miss Shreve reported that she moved to Sanford less than a year ago from the Lake Como area of Orlando and
is currently rehabilitating a house and would like to become more involved in the community. She mentioned that she was
especially interested in restoration of the historic integrity of the community.
Mrs. Stevens reported that she and her husband are restoring a home in Sanford and are also in the restoration
business and that she loves to see buildings restored rather than torn down_ She reported that she did not see a conflict between
restoring homes and being on the Historic Preservation Board, that she supports adherence to the codes and that potential home
purchasers need to be well-informed about codes regarding restoration. Mayor Lessard mentioned that he, too, thinks that the
City needs to be as aggressive as possible in this respect. Commissioner Jones asked how she felt about public money going into
rehabilitating buildings and she responded that she felt it was important to do everything possible to help people try to preserve
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their homes and buildings. Mayor Lessard mentioned that City Clerk Janet Dougherty will keep the applications on tile and that
the candidates would not need to interview with the Commission more than one time.
Planning and Zoning Commission. City Clerk Janet Dougherty report that there is one vacancy on the
Commission and that applications are on file from Robert B. Cartaway and James Ross Lee; and Gary Lowell, Richard Huber
and Steve Vaughan, who were previously interviewed on December 11, 2000.
Mr. Carraway reported that he is a teacher and has lived in Sanford for two years. He teaches debate and civic
activksm to his students at Lake Brantley High School and ks interested in volunteering himself. Mr. Cartaway reported that
he would like to see movement and growth in the town center area and moving eastward and focus on keeping certain zones
in a regional area and not mixing and matching. Also, construction of apartments was a very negative thing in his experience
in terms of being a drain on schools and city services and he would rather see someone parchase a home and land. Regarding
the City' s growth in the past four years, Mr. Carraway reported that he felt the growth had not been explosive and that with
more platruing and development it could be kept in check and smart growth could occur.
Mr. Lee reported that he moved f~om Altamonte Springs to Sanford two years ago and intends to have some
businesses here. He mentioned that he supported keeping the historic area historic rather than commercial and that he valued
the fact that when people come to Sanford they are not just passing through on their way to another destination. Mr. Lee
reported that he felt it was necessary for the City to enforce its codes in all areas of the city and to attract and support small
businesses into different areas in order to maintain and enhance its quality.
Commissioner Woodruffasked the question of Mr. Gary Lowell, a previous applicant in attendance at the work
session, where he thinks the city needs to go in terms of its planning and zoning. Mr. Lowell reported that he thought that
planning and zoning needed to take a look at what ks already in place and do more with it.
Sanford Housin~ Authority aDOointments and Sanford Housin~ Authority uOdate. City Clerk Janet
Dougherty reported that there will be five vacancies May 1 (including one present vacancy). Mayor Lessard reported that he
wanted the applicants for the Sanford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to appear before the Commission to respond
to the Commissinn's questions and recommended that a time be set aside later in the week when all applicants could be present.
Mayor Lessard gave a verbal update on the Sanford Housing Authority before introducing Richard Moore, luterim Executive
Director of the Sanford Housing Authority. Commissioner Eckstein mentioned that the Resident Council will be having an
election and filling one vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Directors, resulting in the Commission's need to fill only
four vacancies. Mayor Lessard expressed his desire that the five potential Board members have the opportunity to meet each
other and be ready to proceed by May 1.
Mr. Moore reported that the computers are back and the files will be coming back next week. He reported that
about 50 percent of the work requested on resident request forms had been completed by their teams and that they were slowly
getting the problems in occupied units corrected. He reported that he has brought in a new maintenance supervisor to help get
the maintenance department organized and a tenant representative to help one on one with tenant-rehted problems. He xeported
that Orkin started on Wednesday and has a contract to continue on a weekly and daily basis until the rats and cockroaches are
gone. He reported that residents have been notified of towing of illegal and junk cars, other thwart the cars of handicapped people,
and that they were going to start this week preparing vacant units for occupancy. Commissioner Eckstein thanked Mr. Moore
for the purchase of a barbecue for residents. Mayor Lessard asked if there was any question from the employees or residents
of the Housing Authority as to who is in charge and Mr. Lee reported that he thinks that the situation is very clear to everyone.
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(Commissioner Jones briefly left the meeting and returned.) (Commissioner Eckstein left the meeting.)
Presentation by LYNX.
Byron W. Brooks, Executive Director of LyNX, gave a presentation regarding services LYNX provides to the
city. He highh'ghted as part of the new goals of LyNX to restore/increase the level of confidence of LYNX's government and
business partners and to promote the design of a transportation system that supports and encourages smart growth principles.
He explained that federal revenue in the operating budget was used to provide the capital, and local government, which makes
up the largest single source of their funding, covered operating and maintenance costs. (Commissioner Eckstein rejoined the
meeting.) (Mayor Lessard briefly leit the meeting and returned.) He mentioned that ridership in Sanford made up about 1
percent of the total ridership for LYNX. As to why the Sanford ridership wasn't increasing, Ivfr. Brooks responded that it may
be due to the quality and level of service on the three routes that run in Sanford and that they have not added any new routes
in recent years. Further, any time a convenience factor, such as new shelters, are added, it would attract more people to ride
LYNX and they were looking into the private sector as a possible source of funding for additional shelters.
Mr. Brooks mentioned that service needs and requirements under study are a new link for service that would
serve Seminole Towne Center, Midway/Sanford Airport and Seminole County Public Health and a V01usia Express stop in
Seminole County. As to who would decide where the express stop would be in Seminole County, Mr. Moore reported that the
discussions have been with Seminole County and a developer in Seminole County who was willing to provide land for the stop
on Lake Mary Boulevard. (Commissioner Jones briefly left the meeting.) Information was also provided on the Regional
'Intermodal Center being considered for downtown Orlando, NS Commuter Rail Project issues and Light Rail Alignment Study.
City Manager Tony VanDerworp mentioned that the County Commission would be presenting information on LYNX issues
within the next month. (Commissioner Jones rejoined the meeting.) (Commissioner Eckstein briefly left the meeting and
returned.)
Historic District Street Li~htin~ Proiect.
Andrew Van Gaale requested that the Commission consider approving the Historic Lighting Plan Option "B'
as recommended by the Historic Trust Lighting Committee wherein historic style electric lights would be installed mid-block
on the tree-named streets and also mid-block on the avenues on alternating sides of the streets throughout the Historic DisUict.
He also presented a proposal from Florida Power and Light to install the 139 lights and mentioned the prior approval by the
City Coim~ission of a 51% approval rating after polling residents utiliTing a blot and letter form that would come back to the
City Clerk. He explained the three options for assessment as assessing a fiat rate per parcel in the Historic District, breaking
down the cost per square footage based upon parcel size, and assessing per linear front footage and recommended the option
of assessing per square footage. Using the typical square footage of lots in the Historic District he reported that the average
assessment would be ahont $13.73 per month ut~ a 10-year finance plan that Florida Power and Light has available. The
city would only have to finance up-front engineering costs of approximately $13,749.00, which would be paid hack from the
assessment revenue. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that a cut-off date for ballot return would need to be set and clarified
that the ballot would be to assess preliminary interest, followed by completion of the engineering, setting up of the pubhe
hearings and the ordinances to establish the district. She clarified that the engineering would have to be done prior to the
hearings to determine the actual final cost information to be available for the public hearing.
Regarding information to the public other than the letter and ballot, Mr. Van Gaale reported that he thought that
would he organized through the Historic Trust Lighting Committee since they spearheaded the project and might include a
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newspaper article with a map of the project.
City Clerk Janet Dougherty clarified that the balloting would consist of one vote per parcel City Manager Tony
VanDerworp requested that any comments regarding ballot wording or format be forwarded to him for consideration.
Historic oreservation items.
City Manager Tony VanDerworp requested Commission concurrence to establish a Sanford Avenue Historic
District and approval of first reading of the ordinance to designate the residence at 703 Sanford Avenue as a Historic Landmark
This will allow the city to he eligible for grants and other oppommities to maintain and fix up the structure. The district is not
a regulatory district. Pat WhatIcy, owner of the house, thanked the Commission for their support and vote of confidence for
this project on behalf of the Merritt family
Re~,ular Al!enda items, Add-on items. and other items.
City Manager Tony VanDerworp re~i'ted one add-on item to approve the transfer of ~mds in escrow for the
purchase of the Mill Creek Retention Ponds from AreSouth to First Union Bank and that any additional fees that may be incurred
relative to this transfer be paid by Bishop and Buttrey Development, LLC. He also reminded the Commission that the contract
for the Riverwalk is on the agenda tonight, that it is a large design scope, and that anyone with questions should speak with him
prior to the regular meeting.
City Manaaer's briefing.
This item was not discussed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Mayor
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on Monday, April 23, 2001, at
7:00 P.M. in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Velma H. Williams
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Randy Jones
City Manager Tony VanDerworp
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Citizen participation.
Jay Jurie, Sanford resident, said that an article entitled "Meals on Wheels" in the April 22, 2001 edition of
Seminole Herald quotes Director [sic] Rose as having said "it is unfortunate that only two cities in Seminole County lend
financial support to Meals on Wheels (Altamonte Springs and Oviedo)" and she says '~nfortunately Sanford, which uses
the largest part of our budget, has consistently refused to support our agency." Although Mr. Juric said he does not know
Ms. Rose, nor does hc wish to advocate for her, he wanted to bring the article to the Commission's attention and get its
comments.
Deputy City Manager Roger Dixon said that Ms. Rose had contacted him earlier in the day to correct the
purported misquote by the Seminole Herald. She said it was not the City of Sanford she was referring to when she spoke to
the Herald. Mr. Jurie asked for clarification as to whether or not the City was a contributor to the program, and City
Manager VanDerworp said that historically the City had made a small number of contributions to agencies because of the
difficulty involved with selecting which cause was "better" than the next. The City Manager said that he did not
specifically remember a budget request from Meals on Wheels last fiscal year. Mr. Jurie suggested that if the City was a
disproportionate beneficiary of the program, the Commission should look into making more of a financial contribution.
Mayor Lessard said Ms. Rose was welcome at any time to make a presentation before the Commission.
Public hearinS and second reading, and adoption of Ordinance No. 3634 to annex 2.28 acres between SR 46 (W. 1st
Street) and Northstar Court and between Creek Road and Upsala Road, 3941 W. 1st Street. Johnson Ventures, Inc.,
Owner. Recommended by the City Manager. Ad published April 11 and April 18, 2001.
Mayor Lessard requested that the applicant come forward, and Ordinance No. 3634 was read by title.
Don Moore, 204 North White Cedar, representing Craig Johnson of Johnson Ventures, Inc., appeared.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3634, 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, 2.28+ ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN S.R. 46 AND NORTHSTAR COURT AND BETWEEN CREEK ROAD
AND UPSALA ROAD; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
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Public Hearin~ and Second Readin~ and adoption of Ordinance No. 3635 to rezone 2.28 acres between SR 46 (W.
1st StreeO and Northstar Court between Creek Road and Upsala Road, From A-1 (A~riculture) to PD (Planned
DeveloomenO and approve Development Order No. 01-0007; 3741 W. 1st Street. Johnson Ventures, Inc., Owner.
Recommended by the City Manager. Ad published April 11, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3635 was read by title.
Commissioner Eckstein said that he had personally worked in the automobile sales industry for several
years, and had had the opportunity to personally meet with the applicant. The Commissioner said that the use proposed
was not that of a used car lot but that of a building which will hold pre-owned automobiles for sale. The owner assured
Commissioner Eekstein that potential clients would be shown the automobiles by appointment only, thus solving any
ingress/egress issues. Major repairs will be done at another location and not at 3941 West 1~ Street. Commissioner
Eckstein said that th~s way of doing business could be a standard for selling pre-owned automobiles in the City of Sanford,
despite his initial skepticism about the property use. Mayor Lessard reported the Commission would hear from those
persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3635.
Tom Ball, 213 Shady Oak C~rcle, the broker for Johnson Ventures, Inc., thanked the Commission for their
support of this project, and voiced his support of Mr. Johnson and the expansion of Johnson Ventures, Inc.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3635, entitled:
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 2.28+ ACRES OF
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN S.P,. 46 AND NORTHSTAR COURT AND
BETWEEN CREEK ROAD AND UPSALA ROAD; FROM A-l,
AGRICULTURAL, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
and to approve Development Order No. 01-0007. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearin~ and second readin~ and adoption of Ordinance No. 3636 to annex .40 acres between Satira Street
and Briarcliffe Street and between Mohawk Avenue and Marshall Avenue (704 Briareliffe Street). James, Jr., and
Veronica Postell, owners. Recommended by the City Manager. Ad published April 11 and April 18, 2001.
,... Ordinance No. 3636 was read by title. Mayor Lessard reported the Commission would hear from those
persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3636. No one appeared.
Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3636, 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, 0.40 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN SARITA STREET AND BRIARCLIFFE STREET AND BETWEEN
MOHAWK AVENUE AND MARSHALL AVENUE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
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Commissioner Willtams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearin~ and second readin~ and adol~tion of Ordinance No. 3637 to annex 126 acres between Seminole
Boulevard extended easterly and Celery Avenue and between Brisson Avenue extended northerly and May River
Court, 2250 Celery Avenue. Celery Farms Land Holding Company, owner. Recommended by the City Manager. Ad
published April 11 and April 18, 2001.
Ordinance No. 3637 was read by title. Mayor Lessard reported the Commission would hear from those
persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3637.
Alex Ramirez, 401 Elliott, expressed concern about drivers using 4m Street and 8tn Street for access to this
property and concern about the safety of the children living in this area due to automobile traffic. The City Manager
explained that the property is merely being annexed tonight and must still go through an extensive rezoning public hearing
process. After further study, recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission about the cut-through traffic
issue will be made. Mayor Lessard reported that he is not in favor of any cut-through traffic on 2na, 4m and 8ea Streets
because of the same issues, and that he has been told that staff is not in favor of those conditions either.
Jay Jurie, Sanford resident, reminded the Commission of his concern about an eagle's nest located in
proximity to this annexation that he feels needs to be taken into account. He also expressed concern about the creation of
an enclave. He asked the City Attorney whether state law allowed the grandfathering of an enclave on top of a pre-existing
.enclave.
The City Attorney reported that an enclave has been judicially determined to be that which is substantially
surrounded, and he does not feel that this creates an enclave in a legal sense. The City of Sanford has mitigated on several
occasions with the County on wb. at an enclave is, and some of the definitions have come from the Courts here in Seminole
County. The fact that roads may or may not be in the area have never been construed by the Court as creating or
eliminating an enclave.
Mr. Jarie reiterated his concern about the lack of potential benefits to Sanford accruing from this annexation
and his desire to understand why the annexation is being done.
The City Manager explained that by State law, the City has to have a comprehensive plan that addresses the
needs of different types of land uses that can accommodate future growth. Communities have to plan for different types of
projected growth that is going to happen. That's a benefit in terms of having a well-rounded growth management plan~
Having residential and multi-family units in close proximity to jobs is a common planning principle of benefit to any
community because it helps people live closer to their work area and not clog up the arterial roads.
Mr. Jurie fully agreed with the principle, but again asked why the annexation would precede the
comprehensive plan amendment for the site. Mayor Lessard mentioned that annexation is often done prior to rezoning or
comprehensive plan amendment.
The City Manager mentioned that Sanford does have a land use plan for this entire joint planning area,
which has been approved by the State of Florida, and that the City works with the County all the time regarding small area
updates.
Again, Mr. Jude asked how the anticipated increased traffic on Celery Avenue would be of benefit to the
existing Mayfair neighborhood residents or to the City of Sanford. Mayor Lessard said that the benefit to the City at this
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point would be an additional 126 acres on the City's tax rolls, and as of tonight that was the only issue being addressed.
The City Manager confirmed the Mayor's position, and added that all of the issues - capacity, land use compatibility,
environmental concerns - Mr. Jude raised were looked at during the development order process.
Commissioner Jones observed that there were seven annexations scheduled to be heard tonight, and
wondered what was unique about this particular piece of property. Mr. Jude said that this was the largest piece of property
being annexed this evening, that it was on the other side of Sanford, and that the property had an eagle's nest on it.
Commissioner Jones observed that the eagle's nest issue had nothing to do with annexation, and was all part of the
development order.
Jay Marder, Director of Engineering and Planning, said that land use for any annexation proposed was taken
into consideration before staff recommendations were made, and that Engineering and Planning has at its disposal data and
analysis covering intensities around the City, anticipated water and sewer service area demand, and transportation
modeling in cooperation with the County.
Sam Kendall of Altamonte Springs, a member of the Seminole Chapter of the Audubon Society, expressed
concern about the problem of the survival of young eagles, the lack of early documentation of the eagles' nests on maps,
and the resultant violation of Fish and Wildlife Agency guidelines. Mr. Kendall requested that the longitude and latitude of
the eagle' s nest on this property be mapped at this point so that it will be a part of the public record.
The City Manager responded that normally at the time of the rezoning, if an eagle' s nest is known to be on
the site, Planning will try to locate it so that necessary boundaries can be drawn. He said that the developer normally does
that anyway, because as a part of their presentation they have to work around that conservation issue. Mayor Lessard said
that the City did not have the exact longitude and latitude of the subject nest. Mr. Kendall stated that the longitude and
latitude of every known eagle's nest in the State of Florida could be found on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission's web site. Mr. Kendall had only the general location of this particular nest and could not give its exact
longitude and latitude to the Commission.
Larry Dale, 3400 Celery Avenue, who is a partner in the planned development, reported that development
has been limited to 2.6 units per acre and that the developer plans to be very responsible with the eagle's nest. The
developer has the longitude and latitude of the nest and will meet all the requirements for the eagle' s protection and for the
land development code. He reported that there will be no access to this property other th~an on Celery Avenue and that the
homes will be priced tiom $130,000.00 to $180,000.00. Mr. Dale also said that an environmental consultant had been
hired to work on the eagle's nest issue and other environmental issues. He said that a preliminary plan should be available
next week and that he would be happy to meet with anyone who has concerns about these issues.
Commissioner Eckstein remarked that part of the value of such a project is that it provides nice, single-
family homes for people so that they not only work in Sanford but live in Sanford, too.
Mr. Dale reported that he has been working with the Commission for some time to establish the
Celery Avenue region as an upseaie residential community. The road will need to be realigned when S.1L 415 is four-
laned over the bridge due to increased traffic on Celery Avenue tiom other sources such as multi-family residential
housing; already the bridge leading to Celery Avenue has had a number of fatal accidents and near accidents on it.
Mr. Dale reported that the hope of the residents in the Celery Avenue area was that the realignment would help establish it
as an arterial residential street and eliminate it as the cut-through it functions as now.
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Monarcha Marcet, 801 South Park Avenue, commented that t~aditional neighborhood development
incorporates aspects of cross streets and through streets which do not cause one single entry and exit point in an entire
community to come into one mad. Originally, the City of Sanford was laid out to have through streets.
Commissioner Jones echoed Commissioner Eckstein's opinion that the City was moving in the right
direction by encouraging upscale residential development, and he supported Mr. Dale's development style and awareness
of environmentai issues. Commissioner William said she was pleased to have such a development planned in Sanford.
Commissioner Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3637, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, 126.0 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN SEMINOLE BOULEVARD EXTENDED EASTERLY AND CELERY
AVENUE AND BETWEEN BRISSON AVENUE EXTENDED NORTHERLY
AND MAY RIVER COURT; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Board: appointments/reapnointments.
Board of Adjustment. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that there is one vacancy on this board due to a
resignation. Commissioner Jones moved to appoint Andrew Vaiente to the board. Seconded by Commissioner Williams --
and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Cemetery Advisory Committee. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that there is one vacancy on this
board. Commissioner Eekstein moved to appoint Mark Hoelter to this committee. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Historic Preservation Board. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that there is one vacancy on this board.
Commissioner Eckstein said that he appreciated seeing people so enthusiastic about serving on this board
and wanted to make sure that the other candidates' applications were kept on file because he was impressed with all the
candidates. Commissioner Williams said she was similarly impressed. Commissioner Woodruff moved to appoint
Marveen Kelly to this board. Seconded by Commissioner Eekstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
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Planning and Zoning Commission. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that there is one vacancy on this
bard. Commissioner Woodruff moved to appoint Gary Lowell to tiffs board. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Jones moved to appoint Robert Carmway and Steve Vaughn as alternates to this board.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Mayor Lessard reported that there was one alternate position remaining vacant on tiffs board to be filled at ahter date.
Sanford Housing Authority. With one current vacancy, and a total of five vacancies as of April 30 to be
filled, Mayor Lessard announced his recommendation to continue the meeting to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2001 in
the Commission Chambers to consider this item. The Mayor said he wanted the extra time to coordinate a time when all
applicants would be available to answer questions by the Commission, and also to review additional applications he has
received. Mr. Colbert stated that any motion on this continuation should be made by the Commission following its
announcement at the end oftoulght's meeting.
Demolition of I}roOertv at 1324 Oleander Avenue. Condemnation Report No. 00-01, Stephanie Krawczynski and
Lizzie Hill, owners. The title search was completed on November 29, 2000, and the interested parties were notified by
certified mail. On December 11, 2000, the City Commission authorized an extension until March 31, 2001 for the owners
to initiate and complete repairs. There have been no improvements to the property, no permits issued, and no further
extensions requested. The Community Development Director and the City Manager recommend demolition.
Stephanie Krawczynski, 1004 Oak Tree Lane, Deland, and Lizzie Hill, 112 South Portland Boulevard,
Deltona, appeared to speak.
Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, reported that to date there have been no permits issued
on this property and Staff hasn't been able to see any improvements.
Ms. Hill reported that the property was actually two structures, not one, and that the only thing that connects
the two homes are garages and that they have several kitchens and several baths. She reported that she replaced all the
windows in the first structure and that there was nothing wrong with it.
The Community Development Director mentioned that because the property was condemned permits
needed to be pulled when any work is done to bring it into com4oliance. He mentioned that there have been reports that the
property has been occupied. Ms. Hill reported that although the power and water are now off; at one point they were
turned on so that work could be done to the property.
Mayor Lessard asked whether the property was listed as one structure or two structures on the tax roll and
the Community Development Director responded that he would have to check. Ms. Hill reported that there was a 1324 and
a 1324~ Oleander Avenue. She also reported that the only thing connecting the two properties was the wiring for the
lights and that there is no electricity at this time.
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Ms. Krawczynski commented that the tli~s they were told they needed to do to the property to bring it up
to code are extremely expensive - engineering and the like - and that she is aware of a Neighborhood Revitalization
Project and a Front Porch Project. She asked that this property be taken on as one of these projects because the owners do
not have the money to do the improvements themselves.
The Community Development Director reported that the City of Sanford government did not receive the
grant but that the Front Porch Coalition received the grant and that a governor' s council will spearhead and direct the Front
Porch activities. He mentioned that the level of funding will be somewhere in the neighborhood of $50,000 to $100,000
and that money will be used primarily to create a plan and to hire a liaison. He stated that he did not think that the City
Commission should target this particular project as a Front Porch project.
Ms. Hill expressed the view that the City should try to come up with some kind of program for revitalizing
the neighborhoods in its impoverished areas rather than tear them down. Ms. Krawczynski asked the Commission for the
opportunity to apply for funds in any revitalization program should funds become available. Commissioner Williams
stated that since she has been a Commissioner she has not been aware of any type of ~mds available in the City' s budget to
revitalize but that the County does have access to funding. She also explained that the function of the Front Porch
coordinator coming in will be to put a community panel together, which will then set priorities and get in touch with
agencies that do have funding resources. Commissioner Williams also stated that the owners had received a prior
extension of time, that they had not kept in touch with the Community Development Director as requested, and that she felt
. the Commission had been more than considerate in working with citizens.
The Commun~y Development Director stated that because the owners have made some improvements he
would support an additional extension of time on the condition that the owners try to .fred funding for the needed repairs.
Commissioner Williams restated the need for the owners to communicate with the Community Development Director
regarding their progress.
Commissioner Williams moved to authorize an additional extension of 60 days with the understanding that
this will be the final extension and that there must be evidence of progress and the necessary permits obtained. Seconded
by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Authorize vehicle extension requests: Recommended by the Community Development Director and the City Manager.
The Community Development Director reported a request for an extension for Josie Ingrain, 71 Castle
Brewer Court, until May 31, 2001 and a request for an extension for Virginia Jordan, 1600 West 5th Street, #28H, until
June 29, 2001. Staff recommends approval on both requests. Commission Eekstein moved to approve the requests.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First readin~ of Ordinance No. 3632 to amend the Firefighters' Pension Plan as requested by the Pension Board.
Recommended by the Finance Director and the City Manager. Tabled at meeting of March 26, 2001, for revisions.
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Ordinance 3632 was read by title. On the recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein
moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3632, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE XVI OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF SANFORD ENTITLED FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM;
AMENDING SECTION 2-281, DEFINITIONS, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION
OF "AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION"; AMENDING SECTION 2-286,
BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS, REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREV/ITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3633 to amend the Police Officers' Pension Plan as recluested by the Pension Board.
Recommended by the Finance Director and the City Manager. Tabled at meeting of March 26, 2001, for revisions.
Ordinance 3633 was read by title. On the recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein
moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3633, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE XV, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF SANFORD ENTITLED POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM;
AMENDING SECTION 2-261, DEFINITIONS, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION
OF "AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION"; AMENDING SECTION 2-266,
BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS, REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3638 to annex a portion of i~rol~ertV between We~t 281h Street and 281h Place
extended westerly and between Park Avenue and Malnolla Avenue, 2805 Park Avenue. Barton B. Pileher, et al.,
owner. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering and Planning, and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3638 was read by title. Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No.
3638, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, 0.15 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN W. 28TH STREET AND 28TH PLACE EXTENDED WESTERLY
AND BETWEEN MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND S. PARK AVENUE; IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 171,044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
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First readinR of Ordinance No. 3639 to annex a portion of property between Oak Drive and Narcissus Avenue and
between Palm Drive and Rache!le Avenue, 447 Palm Drive. Marcus Kondracki, owner. Recommended by the Plans
Review Committee, the Director of Engineering and Planning, and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3639 was read by title. Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No.
3639, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, 0.24 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN OAK DRIVE AND NARCISSUS AVENUE AND BETWEEN
RACHELLE AVENUE AND PALM DRIVE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3640 to annex a portion of property between Sanford Avenue and Me!lonvi!le
Avenue and between Rose Hill Trail and Pine Way, 4005 Sanford Avenue. Max7 Taylor, owner. Recommended by
the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering and Planning, and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3640 was reed by title. Commissioner Jones moved on the first reading of Ordinance No.
3640, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, 1.73 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN ROSE HILL TRAIL AND PINE WAY AND BETWEEN
MELLONVILLE AVENUE SOUTH AND S. SANFORD AVENUE; 1N
ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS A~'ID EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Witliams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First Reading of Ordinance No. 3641 to annex two portions of property between Rose Hill Trail and Pine Way and
between Sanford Avenue and Me!lonville Avenue, 4075 and 4085 Sanford Avenue. Christopher V. and Ladonna
Frank, owners, and Richard T. and Kim C. Frank, owners. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of
Engineering and Planning and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3641 was read by title. Commissioner Jones moved on the first reading of Ordinance No.
3641, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA TO ANNEX WITHIN
THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, LIPON ADOPTION OF
SAID ORDINANCE, 3.46 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN ROSE
HILL TRAIL AND PINE WAY AND BETWEEN MELLON LLE AVENUE
SOUTH AND S. SANFORD AVENUE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
,._ Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First readin~ of Ordinance No. 3642 to annex two portions of proOertV between Poinsetta Drive and Rose Drive and
between Palm Way and Sanford Avenue, 292 and 296 Rose Drive. Anthony Eaton and Harold Smola, owners, and
George and Carol Mullins, owners. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering and
Planning and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3642 was rend by title. Commissioner Jones asked if the property was contiguous with
anything; the Mayor said that the property was in the process of being made contiguous, and the City Attorney observed
that this annexation was recommended in order to reduce an existing ericlave. Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first
reading of Ordinance No. 3642, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, LIPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, 0.55 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN POINSETTA DRIVE AND ROSE DRIVE AND BETWEEN
SANFORD AVENUE AND PALM WAY; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
' Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
First readin~ of Ordinance 3643 to desil~nate the residence at 703 Sanford Avenue as a Historic Landmark.
Recommended by the Historic Preservation Board, the Director of Engineering and Planning, and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3643 was read by title.
Commissioner Williams moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3643, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA DESIGNATING 703
SANFORD AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 7 AND THE EASTERN
ELEVEN FEET OF VACATED STREET ON THE WEST, BLOCK 9, TRACT A,
TOWN OF SANFORD, AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK WITHIN THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
.. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willimas Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
,.. Establishment of a Sanford Avenue Historic District. The City Manager reported that besides designating 703 Sanford
Avenue as a Historic Landmark, staff also recommended that a Sanford Avenue Historic District be created, including
Sanford Avenue between 1s~ and 13th Streets.
The Director of Engineering and Planning explained that the intent is not to establish a regulatoty area but to
define a general area of Sanford Avenue that would be designated as a historic area, from beth a cultural and a black
heritage standpoint, for the City.
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Commissioner Woodruff asked whether the intent of the designation was to carry this further into
Georgetown. The Director of Engineering and Planning stated that a historic evaluation of the Georgetown area had been
done and no concentration of historically significant housing or structures with a designated historic area was found.
Mayor Lessard commented that Georgetown is actually on the Florida Black Heritage Trail, so there should be more than
enough structures in the Georgetown region to constitute historical significance.
The City Attorney said that there are two ways to approach this issue. Originally, the City established a
historic district that complied with federal and state guidelines for establishing a historic district which is on the books and
is a regulatury district. He explained that there are other areas of the City that would have some historical significance
such as structures on Sanford Avenue, places in Georgetown, and other areas. Although they may not qualify under federal
and state regulations as reguhtory historic districts and come under the regulations of the City, they can take on
characteristics of a heritage that the City is preserving with proper identification and proper designation by the City in the
future. The City Attorney explained that other cities have approached the issue in a similar fashion and that staff was
seeking consensus from the Commission to move forward with further identification of historical areas worth preserving
without attempting to bring them into the envelope ofa regulatory district.
Commissioner Woodraft recognized that this was the effort Marveen Kelly had endorsed, and
Commissioner Willtams said that she had had conversations with Charles Rowe regarding preservation of historic areas
over the last few months as well.
Commissioner Willtams moved that staff proceed in the creation of the Sanford Avenue Historic District.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willtams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Authorize staff to nroceod with the Historic District Street Lil!htinll Protect usinl! Light Plan Oution B, ballot
lam!uale, nroeed.u.~l~$fi% am}roval rate; and, subject to maiori.ty aOnroval, creation of the Svecial Assessment
District with yearly assessment on oroOertV tax bill, and aOOrove $13,749 from Reserves for nO-front en~ineerinl_,
costs. Recommended by the Public Works Director and the City Manager.
Andrew Van Gaalc presented a map showing lighting locations for projection on the overhead screen.
Mr. Van Gaale stated that cast-west boundaries will be moved inwards to the alley to avoid some properties being unfairly
assessed for lighting they may or may not receive, essentially eliminating up to 18 lights on the east-west sections as there
may be some future plans to develop Sanford Avenue with another lighting project and other grant funds. This does reduce
the cost significantly from the previous average cost of about $13 per month per parcel owner. With this new scenario, the
costs can be brought to somewhere between $8 and $10, keeping the yearly costs from $100 to $120, which might help in
the sale of this project. The contributor group does decrease by about 900,000 total square feet, but the cost of the lights is
going down more than the actual contributor group.
Commissioner Woodruffmoved to authorize staff to proceed as recommended using Light Plan Option B as
amended, moving the east-west borders in and removing the lights, and to authorize a $13,749 transfer from Reserves for
up-front engineering costs as recommended. Seconded by Commissioner Willtams and carried by vote of the Commission
as follows:
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Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Mayor Lessard commented that he wished Sanford Avenue was in this first phase and hoped that it isn't setting the stage
for Sanford Avenue to be left out of it.
City Clerk Janet Dougherty said that the letter and ballot were in the process of being reviewed and finalized
to go out to the owners with a 30-day timeframe for responses. With a 51% favorable response, the City would proceed
with preliminary engineering, and a public hearing would be set for establishment of the special assessment district and
notification to the owners. The Commission would then establish the district and make the necessary agreements with the
County to assess costs on individual tax bills. The Mayor asked for an ongoing update to be given at upcoming
Commission meetings, which the City Clerk said she would be happy to provide.
Annrove contract with Glattinl! Jackson Kereher Anl!lin Lonez Rinehart, Inc. for architectural and enl~ineerinl
services for Riverwalk and Revitalization Project and annrove three work orders in total amount of $760,000.
Recommended by the Mayor and the City Manager.
Commissioner Williams moved to authorize the contract with Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez
Rinehart, Inc. and to approve the three work orders in the total amount of $760,000. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and
carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
"' Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Witliams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Woodruff said that although he was in favor of the Riverwall project, he kept seeing the other proposal for
Fort Mellon Park being raised and was concerned that the City was doing two things at one time. He stated that he would
like further reassurance that Fort Mellon was the best location for a conference center.
City Manager VanDerworp said that he had personally completed the analysis of individual sites and that he
would be happy to share his findings with Commissioner Woodruff.
Annrove settlement offer from Gas Pronetries, Inc. rellardinl! 217 S. Park Avenue, Code Enforcement Case No. 95-
44~ Recommended by the Mayor and the City Manager.
City Manager VanDerworp directed the Commission's attention to a November 13th letter tirom Charles
,.., Rowe, Director of Community Development, to Alex Ford, the attorney for Mr. DeLuca, and summarized the letter. The
City Manager then directed the Commission's attention to a reply from Mr. DeLuca and summarized its contents, noting
tb~at there was a discrepancy between legal fees assessed to the City as of March 31, 2001 ($15,362.87) and Mr. DeLuca's
offer of $12,139.90. The City Attorney confirmed the figure was current through March 3 1st and said to his knowledge no
._ further work had been performed in the past two to three weeks.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize the settlement offer with Gas Properties, Inc. Seconded by
Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Woodruff Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
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City Commission, Sanford. Florida
Consent Allenda.
Mayor Lessard asked to remove consent item no. 14.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved as follows:
Approve submission of renewal application for DUI Enforcement Unit Project 2002 FL DOT grant funds.
Approve submission of application for Stop Aggressive Driving Practices FL DOT grant funds.
Approve payments made during March, 2001.
Approve and authorize City Manager to execute amendment increasing the Sanford Gasification Plant Site
Group's agreement with GEl Consultants, Inc., Atlantic Environmental Division, by $39,000 (city's share is
$4,875).
Accept bid from Sonthem Park and Play Systems, Inc. in amount of $6,810 for shade covers for Zirm Beck
Field, IFB00/01-21.
Approve street closures and waive all fees in conjunction with Memorial Day Parade Special Event: 1st
Street from Sanford Avenue to Park Avenue and Park Avenue from 1st Street to Seminole Boulevard from
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday, May 28, 2001.
Approve use of city property across from Sanford Middle School for First Shiloh Spring Bazaar and Yard
Sale Special Event from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on April 28, 2001.
Award contract to ERC General Contracting Services, Inc,. for IFB 00/01-19 for lump sum total, as adjusted
by alternate #2, of $390,771.62 for Art Lane Landfill Closure.
Approve Amendment 50 to CPH Contract for Engineering Services during construction of St. Johns
Parkway Phase I; amendment amount is $63,5 10. with funding from 1 Cent Sales Tax and from Utility
Department.
Approve use of northeast end of Marina parking lot for Yamaha Liquid World Tour Special Event from
5:00 AM to 7:00 PM on May 12 & 13, 2001.
Approve street closures and use of City Hall employee parking lot in conjunction with State Criterium
Championships Special Event from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, May 20, 2001: portions of 6 streets
between Seminole Boulevard and 1st Street and between Palmetto Avenue and Myrtle Avenue.
Approve Amendment 54 to CPH Contract for Engineering Services for renewal of the city's Consumptive
Use Permit from SJRWMD; cost not to exceed $19,136.
Approve sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Don Pablo's Restaurant parking lot (100
Towne Center Boulevard) from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday, May 5, 2001 in conjunction with Cinco
De Mayo Celebration Special Event.
Approve street closure and waiver of all fees in conjunction with Ca'and Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
of Paw Park Special Event from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday, May 5, 2001: close 4th Street from Laurel
Avenue to French Avenue.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
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Commissioner Jones Aye
Consent Item No. 14: AI}Orove use of Ft. Me!Ion Park from 3:00 O.m. to 5:00 O.m. Sunday, May 20, 2001 and
anl}rove waiver of all fees in eoniunetiou with Great to Wait Youth Rally Special Event. Recommended by the City
Manager. (Tins item was removed t~om the consent agenda at the request of Mayor Lessard.)
Mayor Lessard cortfirmed with the City Manager that the City had set a policy not to waive any clean-up
fees for special events. The Mayor said that winle he endorsed the event, all special events would require clean-up fees.
Mike Kirby, Director of Recreation and Parks, said that tins was correct.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize the special event without waiver of fees. Seconded by
Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Add-on items.
Mill Creek Retention Ponds - Eserowed Funds Transfer. On the recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner
Eckstein moved to transfer funds escrowed for the purchase of the Mill Creek Retention Ponds from AmSouth to First
Union National Bank by Stenstrom, Mclntosh, Colbert, Whigham & Simmons, P.A. Seconded by Commissioner Williams
and carried by a vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
City AttoraeV's ReDoft.
The City Attorney reported that he had no additional items.
City Cierk's ReOort.
The City Clerk reported that she had no additional items.
City Mana~er's Report.
City Manager VanDerworp said that Jay Marder would be attending a meetin~ at Seminole County
tomorrow dealing with the Celery Avenue/State Road 415 special area study. There are a few options for the City to
review; Mr. Marder will be looking them over and making recommendations. Mr. Marder will brief the Commission at its
next meeting.
The City Manager also distributed copies of the six hotel/conference center responders, which he is
currently reviewing with Don Hunter. A report will be provided at the next Commission meeting with respect to moving to
the next level, which is going to an RFP request with one or more of the companies.
City Commissioners' Renorts.
Commissioner Eckstein - Asked about the Fort Mellon Park ball fields and the equipment that was being
used there; can the fences be replaced and can the perk be opened up on Sundays for the children to enjoy?
Mr. Kirby said that when the Chase Park project was built, it was built with the understanding that as soon
as it was completed, Recreation and Parks would begin the breakdown of Fort Mellon Park and use Fort Mellon' s fences in
other parts of town where there was fence needed. This has been accornplished, and the fence is in the process ofheing put
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up right now. As a result, Mr. Kirby said that Fort Mellon Park was not secured by fences and should not need to be
opened for either organized or unorganized ball playing. At this time, the park was not planned for use as a sof~ball field,
but Mr. Kirby said he would certainly entertain replacing fences and maintaining a field if that was the wish of the
Commission. The Mayor said the Commission could revisit this issue at the next Commission meeting.
Commissioner Williams - No additional report.
Commissioner Jones - Asked if some of the fence had gone to McKibbin Park to line the drainage ditch.
Mr. Kirby Said that it had.
: Commissioner Woodruff- Thanked Lisa Jones, Recreation Supervisor, for the Easter Egg Hunt he had
enjoyed with his son.
Mayor Lessard - No additional report.
Commissioner Williams moved to continue today's meeting to Thursday, April 26, 2001, at 5:00 p.m. in
order to consider appointments to the Sanford Housing Authority and determine whether or not the Commission concurs in
those appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Woodraft Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
The City Clerk introduced the new Deputy City Clerk, Susie Turner.
There being no further business, the meeting was recessed and continued to April 26, 2001, at 5:00 p.m. __
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