HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-2024 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 229 2024
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM, at the City Commission Chambers, 1"
Floor, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Patty Mahany
Commissioner Sheena Britton
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Patrick Austin
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 5:23 PM.
1. Discussion RE: Continued Resolution No. 2024-3257, Amendment to Certain
Utility Miscellaneous Fees and charges for the City's Water and wastewater
Utility System. [Commission Memo 24-201] (RM 8.G)
Bill Marcous, Utility Support Services Manager, said the Utilities
Department offers residents extensions on their bills if they contact Utilities. They offer
payment plans and provide additional financial assistance advice for residents. Mr.
Marcous said Utilities has been issuing credit's and the crews are installing 100 new
meters daily. Mr. Marcous introduced Shawn Casio from Raftelis who provided the
Commission with comparisons with other Cities in the area. He said the increases are
based on a cost -based approach, where the fees are built based upon materials, time and
labor. He said the customer deposit fees are a bit dated. Mayor Woodruff asked if the
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WORK SESSION
City offers waiving the deposit fee based on a good credit score. Mr. Marcous said no the
City no longer offers that; everyone pays a deposit now.
Mayor Woodruff and Commissioner Austin expressed concerns of the
reconnect fee. Mr. Ocasio provided some additional information. Mayor Woodruff asked
if there is a way the City could put verbiage in the water bills that says to please call us if
you are going to pay late.
After a brief discussion, the consensus is to hold off on increasing the
Customer Residential Service Fees until the water meter project is complete. In addition,
the Commission suggested Utilities work on customer service.
2. Regular Meeting Items — additional information.
3. Briefing Items
Vice Mayor Mahany had some questions regarding the Memorial
Highway Renaming. Mayor Woodruff said it is just a sign they are installing, not re-
naming the road.
Commissioner Austin said Public Hearing Items 7.A-1 and 7.A-2 will be
continued to August 12, 2024, at tonight's meeting.
4. City Manager Comments
Commissioner Britton suggested moving the Commission reports to the
beginning of the meeting so the public that attend the meetings can hear their reports,
especially when the meetings run late. Mayor Woodruff said he would have to think
about that.
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Vice Mayor Mahany asked if the Public Art Commission paid for paint,
would they be able to paint the Commission Chambers. She asked Commissioner Britton
if she would help pick out the colors. Mr. Bonaparte suggested Vice Mayor Mahany
come back with a cost.
Mayor Woodruff suggested moving forward with Live Local.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjoAimed at 6:02 PM.
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