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OCTOBER 269 2020
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, October 26, 2020, at 6:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers,
1St Floor, City Hall, and 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Sheena Britton
Commissioner Patrick Austin
Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr. (Arrived 6:12PM)
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM
1. Interview Sanford Housing Authority Members
Mayor Woodruff apologized for the delay in the Sanford Housing
Authority (SHA) Board interviews. The Mayor and Commissioners interviewed the
following applicants: Melvin Philpot, Vickie Murphy and Dan Ping for reappointments
on the Sanford Housing Authority. The current board members expressed the need for
new members to understand the membership role of the Sanford Housing Authority.
Mayor Woodruff asked the SHA members if they would like to add additional positions
to the board making the total number of members seven. The SHA members welcomed
the idea. Vice Mayor Wiggins accepted the position of Commission Liaison for the SHA.
Mayor Woodruff asked Mr. Colbert, City Attorney, if the Commission could stagger the
appointments and discuss term limits. Mr. Colbert said he did not see an issue with that.
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There was a consensus among the Commission to have a more detailed discussion on this
at the next scheduled work session.
2. Presentation: Salvation Army
Mr. Bonaparte introduced Jennifer Pavlak and Major Julia Tarnue from
the Salvation Army. Ms. Pavlak gave a presentation on the programs that will be
available this holiday season. She said the Salvation Army is based on donations and that
this year there is a larger need to donate. The Red Kettle Program will allow hands free
donations by using a smart phone. Also, the angel tree will be online this year. Ms.
Pavlak said the Salvation Army is looking for assistance with fund raising through local
businesses and provided flyers to be handed out with information for the Red Kettle
Program. She will provide information to the Clerk's Office for a future proclamation.
Mayor Woodruff said the City is working on arranging a location for a red kettle in
Magnolia Square.
3. Discussion re: 2021 City Commission Regular Schedule. [Commission Memo 20-
214]
Mr. Bonaparte asked the Commission if there were any questions
regarding the 2021 City Commission meeting schedule. Mayor Woodruff requested
cancelling the second meeting in July. After a brief discussion the Commission agreed to
cancel the second meeting in July. Traci Houchin, City Clerk, will remove the date from
the schedule and present the resolution at the November meeting for approval.
4. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
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• Resolution No. 2911, Loyalty Incentive Award
Mr. Bonaparte thanked Commissioner Britton for this item. This will be a
one-time check for $75 per employee for their commitment to the City.
5. Briefing Items
• City Manager's Annual Review
Mayor Woodruff asked if the Commissioners have turned in their City
Manager reviews. Commissioner Britton asked if she was required to provide an annual
review since she has only been a Commissioner for three months. Mr. Colbert said she
should complete an evaluation based on the three months and just make a note on the
evaluation.
6. City Manager Comments
The Commission had a brief discussion on the closing of Marquette
Avenue.
Mr. Thomas provided an update on the Small Business Grant Program. He
said there are a total of 54 businesses that qualified for the Small Business Grants, of the
54 there are 49 businesses that have already received a check with a total of $506,000
from the CDBG fund. There are eight businesses that received $107,000 each from the
Seminole County CDBG Cares Act and $360,000 was distributed from the Economic
Development Program.
Commissioner Britton asked if she could receive an update on the Celery
Oaks drainage. Lastly, she said several residents have asked if the City would sponsor a
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bench for, Wilamina, a Sanford resident who recently passed away. Robert Beall, Parks
and Grounds Manager told Commission Britton to come and see him and he will provide
her with the information on donating a bench.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 PM.
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