HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-19 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
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WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, April 8, 2019, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall,
300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett (Arrived 4:56pm)
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany (Arrived at 4:16pm)
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff called the meeting to order at 4:04 PM.
1. Presentation of Sanford Airport Authority Financial Report by Moore
Stephen Lovelace. (RM 6A)
Ms. Diane Crews, Sanford Airport Authority, CEO, introduced Bill Blend,
the auditor from Moore Stephen Lovelace, who presented the Sanford Airport Authority's
Financial Report to the Commission stating they are in good standings.
2. Presentation of City Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by
Moore Stephen Lovelace. (RM 6B)
Mr. Blend presented a power point presentation relating to the 2018 CAFR.
He stated that there were no significant matters to report and suggested the Commission
read the MDNA portion of the report provided to them.
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3. Continued discussion re: City Commission Goals and Objectives for the
next (2) years.
Mr. Bonaparte suggested that the Commission review the goals and
objectives and discuss at the next meeting when all members of the Commission are
present. There was a brief discussion of a few items:
• Vice Mayor Woodruff said that he understands that the fiscal
responsibilities will be presented at the budget meetings, however, it would be helpful to
discuss prior to the budget so that requests are in order.
• Commissioner Mahany asked for a copy of the interlocal agreement with
Sunrail so that the Commission can review prior to discussing with the County.
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Commissioner Wiggins is meeting with the Sanford Police Department
tomorrow regarding the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Program.
• Commissioner Austin wants to add better, business friendly practices to the
list of top priorities.
4. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Consideration of the sole proposal for IFB 18/19-35, the Americana
Boulevard Proposal, Tom George.
Mr. George, Deputy City Manager, informed the Commission that the City
held a pre-bid meeting at the American Boulevard location prior to the RFP being posted.
Only one proposal was received and staff has rejected it, however, the bid is being reposted.
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Vice Mayor Woodruff said that he supports the idea of affordable housing. Commissioner
Austin said he would like a community project partnership.
B. Agenda Item 7.13 on tonight's agenda has been continued to April 22nd at
the request of the applicant.
5. Briefing Items
A. Discussion of ranking proposals for purchase of the former Little Red
School House Property, Tom George.
Mr. George said that a letter of intent along with proposals have been
submitted for review. All of the contractors are familiar with schedule S, Historic Planning
and Finances. Commissioner Mahany said that she is leaning towards the higher bidder, as
she does not want to see the same thing happen as when the City sold the Old Jail House.
Commissioner Austin is not a fan of the live work homes due to an increase in traffic in
the area. Mayor Triplett arrived at the meeting and Mr. George briefed him on discussion.
Mr. Steve Triece, owner of The Triece Company, provided his feedback to the Mayor and
Commissioners on the property. Mayor Triplett asked staff to put a time frame together
from the submittals so that the Commission can have an understanding of how long the
project can take.
B. Update on Break Point Law, LLC and Legal Services Agreement, Darrel
Presley.
Mr. Bonaparte informed the Commission that Mr. Presley was not going to
be presenting this item; however, he has met with Legal and has the agreement between
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the City of Sanford and Break Point Law LLC. If there is a consensus among the
Commission, they can move forward. Commission Austin said that he met with Lieutenant
Brick from the Apopka Police Department who oversees Code Enforcement and this
program. Apopka is very pleased with it. Mr. Bonaparte distributed copies of the agreement
or the Commission to review and discuss at the April 22, 2019 meeting.
6. City Manager Comments
Mr. George said the cost to bring the Chamber Building up to Code,
will be $25K -$35K in order to lease it. Staff suggested not demolishing the building for
additional parking, as it will only bring an additional 23 spaces. The Leisure Services
Department has been contacted about leasing the building and they will have a staff
member from the Civic Center to assist with part-time with needs. After a brief discussion,
the consensus was for staff to move forward with the repairs to the Chamber.
Ms. Traci Houchin, City Clerk, received an email from the CALNO Secretary
requesting that an alternate board member be appointed to CALNO as stated in the by-
laws. Vice Mayor Woodruff agreed to be the alternate member going forward.
Mr. Bonaparte said he was contacted by the Seminole County School Board to
confirm dates for the tour of the schools. Mayor Triplett and Commissioner Wiggins said
they would be available to take the tour. Commissioner Mahany was uncertain and
Commissioner Austin said he might have to work depending on the time. Mr. Bonaparte
will come back to the next meeting with dates and times available.
Mayor Triplett said Andrew Van Gael has resigned from the Noise Abatement
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Committee at the airport and asked the Commission to come back at the next meeting with
suggestions for a replacement.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned atj�:55 P.M.