HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-19 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 99 2019
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, December 9, 2019, at 5:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2"a Floor, City
Hall 300 North Park Avenue Sanford Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 5:05 PM.
1. Presentation: Public Works Department
Bilal Iftikhar, Public Works and Utilities Director, introduced staff who
presented a power point presentation of completed and upcoming projects in all divisions
of the Public Works Department. Commissioner Austin asked about resolving the flooding
issues in the Hidden Lakes area. Jeff Davis, Project Manager said the Florida Department
of Transportation has delayed the project and the City is not receiving assistance from
Seminole County at this time.
2. Insurance proceeds from the Little Red School House, by Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.,
City Manager.
Mr. Bonaparte said the total amount collected from the insurance proceeds from
the Little Red School House was $339,802.29; $50,000 went to the Cottage Homes and
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$43,211 went to Hopper Academy leaving a balance of $246,591.29. After a brief
discussion, the consensus to spend the remaining funds is as follows:
• Capital Improvements to City owned buildings in the Historic District. For example
the Welcome Center and/or the Betty Smith Building.
• Brochures for residential and commercial residents with detailed information on
how to obtain permits and Schedule S within the Historic District.
• Golf Course renovations.
3. Regular Meeting Items — Additional Information
A. Art on Loan Agreement with Seminole State College by Sabreena Colbert,
Planner. [Commission Memo 19-261.N] (RM 6.N)
Ms. Colbert said this agreement has to be signed by the City because the art
was donated to the City, therefore it belongs to the City. After a brief discussion, the
Commission would like the City to develop a coding system for donated art for the future.
This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
B. Resolution No. 2834, amending the Classification and Pay Plan,
Administrative Services Manager, PD by Fred Fosson [Commission Memo
19-270] (RM8.A)
Mr. Bonaparte said this item is for an additional temporary employee to
work with Jim Krzenski in the Police Department before he retires. This is an action item
on tonight's agenda.
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C. Resolution No. 2835, amending the Classification and Pay Plan, LIHEAP
Program Coordinator by Fred Fosson. [Commission Memo 19-271] (RM
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Mr. Bonaparte said this is to re -class a position in the LIHEAP Department.
This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
In addition, Mr. Bonaparte said Consent item 6.13 has been has been pulled
from the Agenda for additional information. Items 7.A-1 through 7.A-2 have be requested
by the applicant to continue to the February 24, 2020 City Commission meeting.
4. Briefing Items
A. City Clerk and City Manager's Annual Evaluations
Mr. Bonaparte recommends the Commission make a motion at tonight's
meeting granting a raise to the City Clerk, retroactive to October 1, 2019. The City
Manager's evaluation is continued to the January 13, 2020 City Commission meeting.
5. City Manager Comments
Staff is meeting this Wednesday to determine the contractor for the Goldsboro
Project. Mr. Bonaparte said that a property owner at 3420 Celery Avenue is requesting
emergency water services. This will be brought forward at tonight's meeting. Neel -
Schaffer Engineering will be working on a parking study for downtown. He provided an
update on the list of the Commissions prioritized projects for FY 2020;
• Goldsboro Rezoning — In connection with the Goldsboro Neighborhood Project.
9 Riverbend Community — Seminole County is handling.
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• Elimination of Work Sessions — City staff has been working on reducing the length
of the meeting.
• Development of Mellonville Avenue Site — Sod and fencing have been installed.
Commissioner Mahany said the Cat Show was wonderful. She received a lot of
positive feedback from visitors regarding all of the events downtown that Sanford offers.
Vice Mayor Woodruff asked Mr. Fosson to explain the budget amount regarding the Health
Insurance. Mr. Fosson said that amount should cover almost 100% of the claims.
Mayor Triplett briefly sddressed the Assignment of Litigation Rights that were
signed in November, between the City and the Sanford Airport Authority. The Gator Dock
Site has ground contamination and been in the process of cleaning the site for the past two
to three years. Mr. George, Deputy City Manager said they are asking the Commission
move to approve the Mayor to authorize and sign the restricted covenar .
There being no further business, the meeting adj
Mayor Jeff
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6:15 PM.