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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, January 26, 1998,
at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 Noah Park Avenue, Sanford,
Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons
Commissioner Velma H. Williams
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Interlocal Agreement for construction of swimming pool at Seminole !tigh School.
City Manager Simmons reported he had attended a meeting at Seminole High School regarding an
agreement for joint funding for a swimming pool, which was originally drafted in 1991. The School Board would like to
obtain a CDBG Grant from Seminole County to cover the School Board's 50% of the capital costs, estimated to be
$500,000.00. The City's portion of the joint funding would also be $500,000.00 for capital construction. The School
Board owns the land and parking lot. For the School Board to apply for the Grant, by early March of this year, there would
have to be an Inte~ocal Agreement with the City to support the funding because the City would be a large part of the
justification for CDBG funding. This pool would be available to the School Board and the residents of Sanford. After
discussion of how the use would be divided and who would be responsible for operating and maintenance, the
Commission concurred to authorize the City Manager to proceed with this agreement, provided the School Board agrees to
do the operation and maintenance.
Citizens Advisory Board functions, duties and/or responsibilities.
Representatives from the Citizens Advisory Board were present to inquire as to the functions, duties and/or
responsibilities of the Board. Mayor Dale reported he had attended the last Board meeting and explained to them that they
were to act as an advisory board to the police depamnent, as representatives of the citizens of Sanford. They should bring
to the Police Chief concerns of the citizens that are not policy or procedure issues, and to the Commission those concerns
that are. Possibly one area the Board cotrid concentrate on is community policing. Upon request of the Citizens Advisory
Board representatives, the Commission concurred to install a suggestion box, to be available to the citizens, in the City
Hall lobby, and in two places in the community, chosen by the Citizens Advisory Board.
C.O.P.S. grant application.
Police Chief Joe Dillard reported the application for the C.O.P.S. Grant has been completed. This grant
would allow for four additional police officers. The City's contribution would increase each year, and the grant amount
would decrease, for a period of three years. The application is based on a basic salary of a police officer hired at level 2,
which is approximately $25,604.00, and multiplied by four. The local contribution for the first year would be $6,401.00
and the grant amount would be $25,606.00. The second year the local contribution would be $8,248.00 and the grant
amount would be $24,746.00. The third year the local contribution would be $10,105.00 and the grant amount would be
$23,909.00. This is just for salary and benefits. The total local contribution for the three years would be $24,754.00 and
the grant amount would be $74,261.00. The grant guidelines require the City to take 75% of the cost, or $75,000.00,
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whichever is smaller, so they used the $74,261.00 figure. The total amount for the three years would be $99,015.00 for the
four positions. The three year cost to the City would be approximately $190,000.00, and the grant amount would be
almost $300,000.00. Chief Dillard would like to file this application and start hiring in February. The Commission
concurred to file this application, and strongly urged the Police Department to apply for other grants that may be available.
City-Paid term life insurance.
The City Manager asked the Commission if they wish to proceed with coverage of I times the annual salary
for every employee. The cost will increase by the difference between $16,884 annually and $$52,164 annually. Also, if
the elected officials should stay at their present rate. This change would be implemented the last quarter of FY 97/98.
Commissioner Eckstein reported all employees should have the same coverage, and if they desire they
could have the option of buying additional insurance coverage. The Commission concurred to make no change in the
Commissioners' coverage, to make the insurance convertible for retirees, and that changes be effective October 1, 1998.
City Manager Simmons agreed to calculate new figures based on each employee receiving $30,000.00 coverage, and
grandlathering those receiving more than that for one year, and bring them back to the Commission. Also, Mr. Simmons
will provide a comparison of private sector coverage.
Municipal taxing district for Meadow Street and Art Lane paving.
City Manager Simmons reported he has determined the approximate cost of paving a portion of Art Lane
from Lake Mary Boulevard to just north of Meadow Street, which is $23,300.00 exclusive of anything found in the final
design relative to stormwater retention. The City's cost is just Art Lane, the western 540 feet of Art Lane [sic; should be
"Meadow Street"] would be under the special taxing district and would cost $26,300.00 not including stormwater. The
Commission concurred that the City Manager proceed with paper work and working with Ted Willjams and the property
owners. City Manager Simmons reported Local Option Gas Tax funds .would be one possibility for funding instead of
General Fund dollars, but it would increase the allocations between the cities.
Utility Work Item Fees.
Paul Moore reported the Utility Department has had the same fees for several years and they would like to
increase them to cover actual costs. Mr. Moore submitted to the Commission a proposed Fee Schedule for meter charges,
sewer taps, street cuts and repairs and pipe line bores under roadways. He also provided a water and sewer installation
charges survey between several other entities. The Commission concurred to adopt the new fees by Ordinance.
City Commission Goals.
City Manager Simmons presented an overview of the 1997 City Commission Goals and actions taken.
Mayor Dale reported the Public Safety Facility issue was not acted on by the Commission mainly because it would be a $6
or $7 million item. One solution which had been considered by the Police Chief and the Mayor was looking at the
Sheriffs building for the Police Department. This is a 43,000 square foot building available at $2.50 a square foot. The
Commission would like this possibility to be pursued in the next month or so. Also, Utility Expansion at the airport should
be a priority. The Commission concurred they had accomplished quite a bit in the past year.
Priority Policies were discussed and City Manager Simmons reported he is encouraging the Staff and
Department Heads to start work on the FY 98/99 budget. He asked if there were any changes in the Goals that may need to
be reflected in the budget. He suggested the Commissioners think about it and get back to him within the next couple of
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weeks with their thoughts and suggestions. Mosquito control was one issue mentioned that might need to be included in
the budget.
Board appointments/reappointments.
Mayor Dale reported that the Cemetery Advisory Committee will need to have one vacancy filled tonight.
Also, Seminole County has reappointed Linda Johnson to the Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency and the
Commission will need to vote to confirm that appointment. The Scenic Improvement Board has three positions that
require appointments, and the City has received four applications for those positions.
Seminole County contract for a lobbyist.
Mayor Dale reported the City has been given the opportunity to piggyback on the County's contract for a
lobbyist. After favorable discussion the Commission concurred to consider this timher.
The Commission took a 35 minute recess and then reconvened.
City Manager's report.
City Manager Simmons reported he has received a musician' s contract for the Volunteers' Banquet. A
rosewood pen engraved with "City of Sanford Volunteer" is proposed to be a gift to each volunteer at a cost of about
$841.00 for 160 pens. He also reported that one of the expected sponsors is not definite at this time because of the cost of
$2,500.00 per sponsor. The City will have to pick up this $2,500.00 if the sponsor decides to back out and another sponsor
cannot be found. After discussion the Commission concurred to have the City Manager go ahead with the dinner and sign
the musician's contract and also the caterer' s contracer. The search will continue for a third sponsor if one backs out,
otherwise the City will be the third sponsor with the funds coming from the City Manager' s Contingency Fund.
City Manager Simmons reported Mike Crumpton and he had met with FDOT regarding the various parcels
they wish to buy. The Fire Station site on Upsala Road was not settled on because of the appraisal and the price the City
paid for the land. City Manager Simmons requested authorization to obtain a new appraisal, with FDOT absorbing the
cost. A representative from EPA will also work with the appraiser. The Commission concurred.
City Manager Simmons reported the City has received a LIHEAP contract from DCA for approval and he
will be asking for a vote at tonight's meeting.
City Manager Simmons reported he will be asking for approval of Resolution No. 1780 to execute the deed
on the two small right-of-way parcels for FDOT.
City Manager Simmons reported they had also met with FDOT regarding the well head clearance around
the well at the Oregon Avenue well field which the FDOT is proposing to buy a piece of. The price is right as long as they
aren't impacting the well, and they will agree to allow our deed to contain a reservation of a well head protection
easement.
City Manager Simmons reported he was asked several meetings ago to check on the Mayor discussing
appointments one on one with Commissioners out of the Sunshine. He found that if those appointments are being made by
the Mayor personally, and no vote is to come from the rest of the Commission, it is legitimate to have one on one
discussions between the Mayor and a Commissioner.
City Manager Simmons reported a study was done by Donna Watt, Finance Director, on rental receipts for
Mayfair Golf Course. An opinion from the City Attorney relates to the interpretation of certain sections of that lease. He
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will agendize this for the next Work Session.
City Manager Simmons reported he is proposing to reduce the Letter of Credit for Florida Extruders to an
amount equal to the waived fees, approximately $18,000.00 plus the dollar value necessary for the two year maintenance
bond for the road which was installed. This would bring the Letter of Credit down to about $25,000.00 and should be kept
in place until after the City has received the first year's tax revenue, which will be November, 1999.
City Manager Simmons reported he has received a request from Heilig-Meyers Furniture for authorization
to hold a five day tent sale. There is a short overlap with a previous tent permit issued to another business in the same
plaza. Mr. Simmons recommended the Commission allow the waiver.
City Manager Simmons reported the City has received a letter from Ray Valdez stating that Diedre Preston
wishes to deed a 46'X 117' corner lot at Maple and 1 lth Street to the City. The Staff has looked at this corner lot and
reports the City would have to get a variance on a side yard setback, but it would be an asset to the City in that it will give
the City an open lot for demolition/relocation, or similar activities.
City Manager Simmons reported the City has received a response back from DCA in regard to the Twin
Lakes Apartment project and they have raised a number of issues they would like addressed. The City Manager feels these
issues can be overcome with the cooperation of the developer. Mayor Dale reported what the DCA was asking for is some
analysis to be done with more detail. City Manager Simmons reported it was expected this would go back to the
Commission the first meeting of February, but now it will be significantly later.
Mayor Dale reported it was time for the Commission to decide how to go about replacing the City Manager.
He reported the most prudent way would be to form a selection committee to review applications and resumes and narrow
down the number of people the Commission should interview. Also, he reported the position should be advertised in the
Florida League of Cities monthly publication and the ICMA publication. The City Manager reported the deadline to
advertise in the Florida League of Cities publication March issue is February 1st. ICMA is published about every two
weeks and has about a two week advanced window for advertising. The Florida City-County Managers' Association has a
newsletter that comes out periodically but is not due to come out again until April. If the City advertised in the Florida
League of Cities and the ICMA a deadline for applications could be set for March or April, and in April the applicant
could be screened for interviews starting in May. This would give the selected applicant time to give notice and be able to
start here in June or July. ICMA is an international publication which covers the United States and Canada.
Mayor Dale reported the selection committee should be comprised of five to seven people who are involved
in government or business or both, and who have had experience in going through a selection process in filling top
management positions, and who have' an interest in Sanford.
Commissioner Lyons reported the Commission should think about a Deputy City Manager to make for a
smoother transition. Commissioner Lessard stated the Committee should have no less than seven members. After
discussion the Commission concurred that if a Deputy City Manager was hired they should be hired by the City Manager.
The Commission also concurred to select the committee by nomination from the Commission, and that City Manager
Simmons serve as an ex officio member and advisor on the committee. The Commission concurred to advertise in the
Florida League of Cities and the ICMA. Nominations for the committee will be taken at the next meeting.
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Jan Dougherty, City Clerk, distributed samples for new City Commission letterhead. After discussion it
was decided that samples #2 and #5 be combined and new letterhead be ordered with the City Seal.
Ms. Dougherty reminded the Commission of the Special Work Session to be held on February 2, 1998 at
4:00 in City Commission Chambers, and confirmed that each Commissioner had received an Agenda for that meeting.
City Code Review.
The City Commission discussed Sections 2-2.1, 2-4, 2-5, 2-7, 2-8, 2-17, 2-20 and 2-21 of the City Code.
After discussion the Commission concurred to use the same analysis as that used for the employees' salary analysis and
revision to revise the Mayor's and Commissioners' salaries in Section 2-2.1, to combine Section 2-7 as recommended by
the Municipal Code Corporation, have the City Attomey review Section 2-8, list all departments together in Section 2-17
and change Section 2-20 to read not good after 6 months or 1 year. In Section 2-21 the t~e should be increased to $20.00.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on Monday, January 26, 1998, at 7:00
o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Velma H. Williams
Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
County Commissioner Daryl McLain presented a picture to Commissioner Williams of her riding a horse.
Mayor Dale reported that he, Commissioner Williams and Commissioner Lyons recently attended an award
presentation to Thelma Mike, by the Governor, at the Good Samaritan Home. While they were there it was discovered that
the flag at the Good Samaritan Home was extremely tattered. City Manager Simmons donated a flag from the City and the
Mayor presented it to Commissioner Williams to present to the Good Samaritan Home.
Citizen Participation.
Rudy Sloan, a long-time resident of Sanford, reported he, his children and his grandchildren have been
involved in the recreation programs in Sanford for many years. He has also been an active volunteer in the City. Mr.
Sloan suggested the Commission use money from the sale of property located on the lakefront to obtain available land on
West 1st Street for a sports complex. Mayor Dale reported the lakefront property is not going to be sold, just leased. Also,
the City is already working on plans to provide additional ball fields. He further reported the City recognizes the
importance of recreation and sports in Sanford and it spends about $2 million annually on recreation programs.
Commission meeting minutes.
Commissioner Willjams moved to approve the minutes of the January 6, 1998 Organizational Meeting,
January 12, 1998 Work Session and January 12, 1998 Regular Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Public hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3373, re: closing. vacating and
abandoning a portion of Commercial Street between Mulberry Avenue and Pomegranite Avenue. Joe D. High,
applicant. Ad published January 15, 1998.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition
to, Ordinance No. 3373. No one appeared. Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3373, entitled:
AN ORDNANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING,
AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF COMMERCIAL STREET BETWEEN
MULBERRY AVENUE AND POMEGRANITE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, RESERVING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3383. re: annexing a portion of that certain property lying between East 261h Street
and East 271h Street and between Magnolia Avenue and Palmetto Avenue (2626 Palmetto Avenue). Kathy Williams,
Contact Person. Owner, Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church,
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Willliams moved to approve the first reading of
Ordinance N'o. 3383, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, LIPON ADOPTION OF SAD
ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN EAST
26TH STREET AND EAST 27TH STREET AND BETWEEN MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND
PALMETTO AVENUE (2626 PALMETTO AVENUE) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3384, re: annexing a portion of that certain property lying between State Road 46
East and Moores Station Road and between Beardall Avenue and Cameron Avenue extended southerly (3873 E.
State Road 46). Owners, Francisco and Gloria Aviles.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Williams moved to approve the first reading of
Ordinance No. 3384, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN STATE
ROAD 46 EAST AND MOORES STATION ROAD AND BETxNEEN BEARDALL
AVENUE AND CAMERON AVENUE EXTENDED SOUTHERLY (3873 E. STATE
ROAD 46); IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS
OF SECTION l 71.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Information from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of January 8. 1998.
Mayor Dale reported these were informational items only and no action was taken by the Commission.
Consideration of condemnation items.
Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, reported that Condemnation Report No. 97-18 located at
811 Elm Avenue, owner William Kolodzeski, still has not been completed and no inspection has been called for. The
owner appeared at the last Commission meeting and requested an extension because he was waiting on financing. The
Commission had continued this item until tonight's meeting. To the best of Mr. Rowe's knowledge, no further work has
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been done since the last Commission meeting although work done to the property appears to be up to code. He has had no
contact from the owner, and the owner is not present tonight. After discussion, Commissioner Williams moved to send a
registered letter to Mr. Kolodzeski informing him that he must report back to the Commission or the condemnation
process will continue as scheduled on this property.
Commission as follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Nay
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Nay
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, reported that Condemnation Report No. 97-46, 1033 W.
1 st Street has been foreclosed upon by Pathfinder Mortgage and Investments, Inc. The president of Pathfinder Mortgage
and Investments, Inc., Mr. George Pihakis II, has contacted the Community Development Department and informed them
he is planning to rehabilitate the property for office space.
Mr. Tom Willis, GHB Contractors, reported he has been contracted by Pathfinder Mortgage and
Investments, Inc. to investigate what it would take to bring this property into compliance. They have not pulled any
permits yet because they did not know where the condemnation process was regarding this property, and they did not want
to pull the permits and then have the structure demolished. Mr. Willis has secured the property and has a site plan. Jay
Marder, Director of Planning and Development, reported Planning and Zoning would permit this property to be converted
to office use. Mr. Willis reported as soon as he can be assured they can moved forward, it will take about six weeks to pull
all of the permits. He will start work immediately once the permits are pulled and it will take about five to six months to
complete the rehabilitation. The outside of the building will be done first.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize a sixty day extension to pull permits and show some progress,
and then the Commission should receive an update.
Commission as follows:
Board appointments.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
A. Cemeterv Advisory Committee. Jan Dougherty, City Clerk, reported the term of Frederic F.
Gaines, Jr. expires March 13, 1998 and he wishes to be reappointed. Commissioner Eckstein moved to reappoint Frederic
F. Gaines, Jr. to the Cemetery Advisory Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
B. Sanford Com.munitv Redevelopment Agency. Mayor Dale reported that the Board of County
Commissioners reappointed Linda Johnson for another four-year term on the Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency,
effective immediately. Commissioner Eckstein moved to reaffirm the appointment of Linda Johnson to the Sanford
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Community Redevelopment Agency.
follows:
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
C. Scenic Improvement Board. Jan Dougherty, City Clerk, reported the term of Amelia Royster
expires January 31, 1998, and she has served the maximum number of terms allowed. Also Bette O. Cannavino resigned
and Fred Ganas has declined reappointment. Commissioner Lessard moved to appoint Trish Thomas to the Scenic
Improvement Board.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Commissioner Eckstein moved to appoint J. Harold
by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as
Chapman to the Scenic Improvement Board. Seconded
follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Nay
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Commissioner Lyons moved to appoint Jone C. Porter to
the Scenic Improvement Board. Seconded by
Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Consent a~enda.
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Commissioner Eckstein moved to:
Acknowledge fourteen invoices in total amount of $250,101.11 from Conklin, Porter and Holmes
Engineers, Inc. ($1,295.96, $7,647:21, $10,613.17, $1,862.27, $16,574.85, $246.21, $11,816.07,
$11,533.40), Lake Jessup Groves, Inc. ($5,400.00). Ardaman & Associates, Inc. ($1,452,50), and
Prime Construction Group, Inc. ($181,659.47) paid during the period for previously approved lump
sum contracts per City Commission approval on October 8, 1990 and November 5, 1991.
Authorize payment of statements from Mayfair Country Club for maintenance to irrigation system,
in total amount of $14,000.00; from Foley & Lardner for City Coal Gasi~cation Plant, in total
amount of $2,742.97; and from Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey, Crosland & Bramnick,
P.A. for Professional Fees 12/16/97 to 12/31/97, in total amount of $344.52.
Authorize execution of Intergovernmental Planning Coordination Agreement with Seminole County.
Authorize execution of agreement to lease land at Site 10 to SprintCom for a telecommunications
tower.
Approve acceptance of 1997 Urban & Community Forestry (U & CF) Grant in amount of $ 1 0,000.
Renew the Citv's Sports Accident Insurance with Allied Snecialtv Insurance Inn far ~nnrt~ ~nd
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youth activities accident insurance at $4,824.00, a 5% increase, to be in effect March 1, 1998.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
City Attorney's report. - No report.
City Manager's report.
A. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Resolution No.
1780, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CONVEYANCE OF CITY PROPERTY TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
B. City Manager Simmons reported a request has been received from Heilig-Meyers for a waiver to
have a tent sale at 2921 S. Orlando Drive in Sanford (West End Gallaria Shopping Center) from February 4, 1998 through
February 9, 1998. The tent will be approximately 800 square feet in area. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve a waiver for Heilig-Meyers to have a tent sale at 2921 S. Orlando Drive in
Sanford from February 4 to February 9, 1998. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
C. City Manager Simmons reported the application is ready to be submitted for the C.O.P.S. program
for four additional officers to be funded in part by Federal Grant money. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commission Williams moved to submit the application for the C.O.P.S. program. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein
and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
D. City Manager Simmons requested a reduction in the Letter of Credit which the City has with Florida
Extruders regarding the Economic Development Grant. The present Letter of Credit is $77,000.00, and they are not going
to accept any of the benefits offered except waiver of various construction permit fees totaling $18,151.56. The City needs
to have coverage, under a performance guarantee such as a Letter of Credit, for a maintenance bond for a portion of 5th
Street which the developer caused to be constructed, in an amount of 10% of the estimated cost of the road construction
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for a period of approximately two years. The dollar value of this performance guarantee should be $11,422.84. This
would yield a total of $29,574.40. The City Manager recommended this Letter of Credit be kept by the City until the tax
revenues from the expansion in this case are received, about November, 1999. Commissioner Eckstein moved to reduce
the present Letter of Credit from $77,000.00 to $29,574.40, with the City holding the Letter of Credit until the tax revenues
from the expansion are received. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the CommiSsion as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
E. City Manager Simmons reported Diedre R. Preston has offered to donate a building lot located at
1 lth Street and Maple Avenue to the City. Preliminary inspection indicates this would be a good lot for demolition and
relocation, or other City affordable housing projects. On recormnendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein
moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed subject to a Step I environmental assessment, probably using Dr.
Richards. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
F. The City Manager reported he was informed by Jerry Herman, Public Works Director, that the
City's former Public Works Director, Bob Kelly, is in very serious condition and not expected to live more than a few
days.
City Clerk's report. - No report.
City Commissioners' reports.
Commissioner Eckstein - No report.
Commissioner Williams - Moved for the City to piggyback on the County's contract for a lobbyist, at an
annual amount of $10,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Commissioner Lessard - Reported, as Fire Department liaison, that there are several issues pertaining to
equipment and personnel that will have to be addressed in the future.
Commissioner Lyons - No report.
On recommendation of the City Manager Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize approval of the
LIHEAP contract in an amount of approximately $164,000.00 which will assist the Community Development Department
in assisting with repairs. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Mayor Dale - No report.
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
7:00
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MEETING
January 26 1998
There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed.
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