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091498 jtwsE718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 P.M. JT. WORK SESSION 9 -14 369 199 8 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and the School Board of Seminole County met in Joint Work Session on Monday, September 14, 1998, at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present for City Commission: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Brady Lessard Commissioner Kerry D. Lyons Commissioner Velma H. Williams City Manager Tony VanDerworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty Absent: City Attomey William L. Colbert Present for the School Board of Seminole County: Barbara Kuhn, Chairman Larry Furlong, Vice Chairman Jeannie Morris Sandy Robinson Bob Goff Paul Hagerty, Superintendent Tony Ackerson Diane Kramer Scott Stegall Gretchen Schapker Mayor Dale called the meeting to order. Swimmine Pool Project. Mayor Dale thanked the School Board for attending the meeting. He reported the Staff has been working on a proposal for the swimming pool and has prepared some information regarding the project. Scott Stegall, Director of Capital Outlay with Seminole County Schools, presented a brief overview of the operational costs of the pool facilities at Lyman High School and Lake Brantley High School. Lake Brantley's pool is closer in size and capabilities to what the City of Sanford is proposing. The annual expenditures for 1997 for the Lyman High School pool facility were $45,822.31, and for the Lake Brantley High School pool facility were $122,951.47. Diane Kramer reported that at Lake Brantley the City of Altamonte is in charge of the operation of the pool and the Booster Club acts as a third party agent. The revenue is about $55,000.00. Mayor Dale reported the City has put together a $942,500.00 cost estimate to build the pool without the bulkhead. The School Board had provided an estimate of about $1,836,500.00, the bathhouse being $750,000.00. The bathhouse in the City's estimate is approximately $175,000.00. The School Board's estimate included two removable bulkheads at $255,000.00. There was considerable discussion about whether two bulkheads were needed for competition, and it was reported that one bulkhead would be sufficient, but it could put the pool at.a disadvantage'when competing for rental revenues. The perceived consensus of all Board and Commission members was to install one bulkhead now, and plan to install a second one some time in the future. They agreed that for a Class A pool two bulkheads would be preferable. Also not included in the City's estimate is competition equipment, which is about $28,000.00 in the School Board's estimate. Commissioner Eckstein reported the purpose of a pool, especially at the school, is to teach all children how to swim and give them the opportunity to learn from qualified instructors. 370 E718672 City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 P.M. JT. WORK SESSION Sept. 14 98 19.-- The School Board provided an Inter-local Agreement Framework for Staff from both entities to work on and draw up an Inter-local Agreement agreeable to all parties. Commissioner Williams asked if students would get credit for swimming classes, and how much money the School Board would receive for students taking those classes. The School Board reported students would get credit for swimming classes, and there would be no money involved because it would be included in the Physical Education program, or be handled just like any academic subject. Scott Stegall reported he has done research to pinpoint any down-side to the pool, and he has not found any, except for privately owned pools in regard to maintenance. Paul Hagerty reported that when designing the pool there are architectural considerations that would save on utility costs, such as placement, wind breaks, special materials, etc. Also, he will look into grants or special funding available to help with the construction of the pool. Hamilton Elementary Bus Entrance. Mike Kirby, Recreation Director for the City of Sanford, reported the road into Hamilton Elementary School needs to be straightened to allow for expansion of the ball fields at Chase Park. The School Board reported it had discussed this issue and agreed it could be done. New entrance into Seminole Hil~h School and Millennium Middle School complex Mayor Dale reported at one time there had been discussion of a new entrance off of Airport Boulevard into the school complex. Diane Kramer reported that the School Board is working on the Live Oak Boulevard extension, and they have a contract to purchase the land under the easement that would give them legal fight to use it. There is still another easement that they need to research. Ms. Kramer pointed out on a map where the new road would come into the complex, where the tennis courts and ball fields are located, and where the pool would be located. The plans include some rearrangement of parking, dumpsters, etc. that are now at the school. Larry Furlong reported the next step in the pool project is for the two Staffs to put together a proposed Inter- local agreement for consideration by all three parties. There being no further business, the Mayor announced the Commission would take a break and reconvene in the City Manager's Conference Room. ,, yorf Attest: