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September 2~9 98
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, September 28, 1998,
at 3:30 o' clock P.M. in the City Manager' s Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North 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 Tony VanDerworp
Assistant City Attorney Catherine Reischmann
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent:
City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Water and Wastewater Facilities Plans.
David A. Gierach, of Conklin, Porter & Holmes, Inc., presented an overview of the Water Facilities Plan,
the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and the Dedicated Revenue Hearing Documentation for these Plans.
He reported that these plans will not require any rate increases for the residents of Sanford.
Revised settlement agreement for Mayfair Golf Course.
Assistant City Attorney Reischmann reported that the language in the revised Stipulation for Settlement
with Seminole Club, Inc. for the Mayfair Golf Course has been changed to reflect no carry-over credit. The Commission
concurred it would be willing to settle for $100,000.00 instead of the $66,451.00 offered by Seminole Club.
Recreational vehicle parking in residential areas.
City Manager VanDerworp reviewed a draft of an additional subsection to Sec. 18-20. Parking, Storage or
use of major recreational equipment, of the City Code. The additional subsection would allow property owners within the
City to request a waiver for storage or use of recreational equipment, and the City Manager or his designee, or the City
Commission, would have the authority to authorize such a waiver, for situations that meet the following criteria: the
applicant demonstrating and documenting that storage of recreation vehicles has been ongoing since prior to January 1,
1989, that storage of such recreation vehicle(s) cannot otherwise be reasonably stored on the site, that storage of such
recreation vehicle(s) does not appear to cause undue harm or detriment to the neighborhood, that the site is well-kept,
well-maintained and otherwise not considered a detriment to the surrounding area, and that the property owner shall agree
in writing that, if requested, he/she shall remove or cause to be removed immediately such recreation vehicle(s) from the
premises/property in question if requested to do so by the City. [Mayor Dale left the meeting.] [Commissioner Eckstein
left the meeting briefly and returned.] [Mayor Dale rejoined the meeting.] Commissioner Lyons reported he would like to
add the stipulations that a trailer had to be road worthy, and the boat must have the registration number on the side. City
Manager VanDerworp reported Staff would work further on the stipulations and bring it back to the Commission at the
next meeting.
Board appointments.
City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported the Citizens Advisory BOard has one member, Bemard Brown, whose
term expires October 14, 1998, and he does not wish to be re-appointed. Also, Alex Serraes has resigned. The Historic
Preservation Board has two members whose terms expire October 28, 1998, and both would like to be re-appointed. The
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Scenic Improvement Board will make a recommendation to fill the one vacancy on its Board after the next meeting of the
Board. Mayor Dale asked if Ron Rose had an application on file for the Scenic Improvement Board, and reported MrL
Rose had expressed a desire to serve on that Board. The City Clerk reported that Mr. Rose does not have an application on
file. Mayor Dale reported he will have Mr. Rose fill out an application for the Scenic Improvement Board, and he would
like to appoint him to that Board.
Commissioner Williams expressed concern over the number of resignations from the Citizens Advisory
Board, and reported she has reservations about appointing anyone to a Board that so many seem to be resigning from. City
Manager VanDerworp reported he will be meeting with all the major Boards of the City within the next few months to
prepare a comprehensive review of their functions and goals.
Other items.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the Housing Authority has requested the City provide funds to the
Authority equal to the payment in lieu of taxes the Authority remits to the City each year, roughly $25,000.00 per year, for
the next two years. These funds would be used to rehabilitate a building to be used for training purposes.
Tim Hudson of the Housing Authority reported the Housing Authority acquired two properties. The larger
building, located at the comer of Olive Avenue and 7th Street, is being renovated for a day care center. The Authority
secured funding from the County to totally renovate this larger building. The Authority now needs to secure funds to
renovate the second building, which is adjacent to the larger one, to use as a cosmetology training center. They would like
to train ten residents per year in the business of cosmetology, and open up a salon to the public for the students to get
practical experience and acquire skills.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the Finance Director has suggested the City continue to receive the
PILOT Funds from the Housing Authority, but then remit them back through a grant, and he recommended the City have
some kind of a contract for performance related activity. He further reported that he has talked with Mr. Hudson about the
possibility of forming a task force with the Community College and the school system to look at training in this area, as
opposed to high tech training, and also to look at "incubators" for 13th Street. The training center is a nice concept to try
to get the work force trained, but it is a policy decision with respect to using these funds.
Mr. Hudson reported that the WAGES Board is willing to donate $50,000.00.to the Housing Authority to
run the program, to pay the instructor and to give each individual a stipend of $200.00 a month for supplies and
transportation costs.
Request to waive City Services fees.
The Chamber of Commerce has requested the City waive estimated fees for City Services, including fire,
police and clean-up fees, and applicable tent fees, for the Sanford Heritage Festival which it is hosting. Also, Ron Rose of
the Chamber of Commerce requested authorization to extend the Festival hours on Friday night from 12:00 midnight to
1:00 A.M. Saturday morning. After discussion the Commission concurred to waive the fees and for Staff to reduce
overtime costs.
New police patch.
Police Chief Joe Dillard presented a new design for a patch to be worn on the sleeve of the Sanford Police
uniforms. This patch was initiated and designed by the Police Department in an effort to boost employee pride and
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morale. The Commission concurred to vote tonight on adopting this patch as the official patch for the Sanford Police
Department.
General Orders for the Sanford Police Department regarding Vehicle Management.
Police Chief Joe Dillard presented General Orders for the Police Department regarding vehicle
management incentives for officers to reside within the City. One of the incentives would be for officers living within the
City, or within a specific geographical area (about ½ mile or less outside the City limits), to be able to drive their police
vehicles home. He reported that for the officers now living within the City there would be no additional cost involved for
this program, because they already have cars assigned to them. The cars for those officers in the geographical area would
be phased in. Right now sixteen out of approximately ninety officers, including supervisors, live within the City. After
considerable discussion about the ½ mile geographical area the Commission concurred to review the General Orders
presented by ChiefDillard and review revised General Orders at the next Work Session.
Commissioner Lessard reported the other incentive which had been discussed was some sort of subsidized
mortgage for those living within the City limits, and that Staff will contact local banks to see if reduced interest rates may
be available to those officers.
Request for parking for the Central Florida Zoo's "Fright Nights".
City Manager VanDerworp reported he will be asking tonight for approval of parking in the City Hall
parking lots, for an event to be held at the zoo on October 23rd and 241h and October 30th and 31st. A shuttle would be
provided by Lynx to transport people between the parking lots and the zoo.
Revised travel policy.
City Manager VanDerworp asked if there were any concems regarding Ordinance No. 3439 to adopt a
revised travel policy. There were no questions. City Manager VanDerworp reported this is just one of the intemal
procedures and policies that will be amended. Another policy being considered for amendment is the overtime and stand-
by pay.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on September 28, 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
Assistant City Attorney Catherine Reischmann
City Manager Anthony VanDerworp
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attomey William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Public hearing to finalize and adopt Annual Budget and Capital Program for Fiscal Year October 1. 1998 to
September 30, 1999. Ads published September 13 and 24, 1998.
Mayor Dale announced that the proposed millage rate of 6.87 mills exceeds the rolled-back rate of 6.6928
by 2.6476% and that this is necessary for the City to provide continuing level of City Services in the face of inflation and
to meet increased demands for service. Mayor Dale announced the Commission would hear any public comment on the
proposed FY 98/99 tentative budget.
A. Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, asked if the solid waste budget included any new trucks.
Jerry Herman, Public Works Director, reported that the Public Works budget includes $250,000.00 for three garbage tracks
and $10,500.00 for one pick-up truck..
B. Don Moore, 818 Palmetto Avenue, asked what happened to the modest budget increase? Was there
a change in the budget from two months ago? Mayor Dale reported there was no change in the budget from two months
ago, and the increase was because of an increase in the assessed value of property. ,
Commissioner Willjams moved to transfer $8,000.00 from FY 97/98 reserves to line item 001-
01015114803. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard.
A. Art Harris, 1108 Grove Manor Drive, reported he objects to the mount of money the Chamber is
getting. The Chamber is spending a lot of money and staff time to defeat the citizens on the park issue. He would like
some guarantee that somebody will reimburse the Chamber for the amount of time and money they are spending on the
park. The City is giving the Chamber $8,000.00 now and $10,000.00 when they have their festival on the park. That is
$18,000.00, not $8,000.00. The people who are putting on the Festival should be paying the City at least $10,000.00 for
using the park. Commissioner Lyons reported for the additional $8,000.00 going to the Chamber, it must show some
tangible goals to the City Commission when it comes again to ask for funds. Mayor Dale reported that none of the money
going to the Chamber from the City would be used to promote any kind of referendum, although the Chamber, Main
Street, Downtown Merchant's Association, Historic Trust, or anything else, could promote an economic development issue
in the City. The $8,000,00 increase in funds to the Chamber is based on the fact that when the Chamber gets involved in
the increased business activity in the City, such as the Fall Festival, the money that is spent in the City benefits all of the
citizens. The Chamber can do things that the City does not have to spend tax payers dollars to do, and that can be better
done by private business enterprises.
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Ron Rose, Executive Director of the Sanford Chamber of Commerce, reported he will guarantee the City
will get reports from the Chamber, such as annual reports and a five year plan. Also, the Sanford Heritage Festival is not
being put on by any production company, the Chamber of Commerce is doing it, and any money that is made will go right
back into the community. No money given to the Chamber by the City, or from the Heritage Festival, will be used to
contribute to the promotion of the conference center. Board members in the Chamber are working together to raise
money, and contributions are being collected, that will be coming to the Chamber, and the Chamber will be writing a
check so the record will show expenditures for the promotion of the conference center. Mr. Rose further reported that the
Chamber's books are open to the public, and anyone can review any board minutes or financial statements within seconds
of a request to do so.
The foregoing motion was carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Resolution No. 1795 was read by title. Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Resolution No. 1795, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, DETERMINING THE
AMOUNT AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION AND MAKING THE ANNUAL
TAX LEVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999, FOR THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-CommissionerDale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Resolution No. 1796 was read by title. Commissioner Williams moved to adopt Resolution No. 1796,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORDA,
ADOPTING A BUDGET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1998 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, AND CAPITAL BUDGET.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein 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 Lessard moved to authorize the City Manager to approve the transfer of budgeted funds
within departments, offices, or agencies during FY 99, as minor adjustments become .necessary. 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
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Citizen participation.
A. Virginia Huber, 1012 Magnolia Avenue, reported there is an overabundance ofpanhandlers who are
accosting citizens, business people and visitors downtown. They are everywhere and they call people names when they
don't give them money. She asked if there is a panhandling law in Sanford to stop this, and if there is not one now can one
be adopted. Police Chief Joe Dillard reported there is an Ordinance on the books regarding panhandling. The
Commission requested that Chief Dillard meet with Ms. Huber and provide information on the Ordinance.
Ms. Huber also reported her neighborhood watch group has bought new signs for their cars, and these signs
have been approved by ChiefDillard. The neighborhood watch groups in other states use yellow flashing lights (blinkies)
on their cars and utilize CB radios, but State Code 396 prohibits watch groups in Florida from using the blinkies. She is
asking the Commission to help find a way in which the local neighborhood watch groups can use the blinkies, and the CB
radios. City Manager VanDerworp reported he had met with ChiefDillard regarding this issue and reviewed the State
Statute, and Chief Dillard is checking into two other areas to see if there is another statute that would allow the lights to be
used. A report will be given to the Commission as soon as it is available. A man from the audience reported he has been
working with the neighborhood watch group, and the Police Department is supporting them, and he feels they are making a
difference. He also reported the watch group members feel much safer with the blinkies, and since they can't use them
some people will not become involved in the neighborhood watch.
The Commission requested City Manager VanDerworp research the radios and cell phones donated for use
by the neighborhood watch groups.
B. Eunice I. Wilson, Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary Inc., 1110 Pine Avenue, reported she has a concern
regarding the property in front of her establishment. Bernard Mitchell, 1327 Douglas Street, reported Ms. Wilson is
referring to the Hopper Project. He reported he and Ms. Wilson have been supporters of the Hopper Project and have
donated many hours and money toward that project, but the project has not been completed for several years, and the
grounds and surrounding areas of the building have not been kept according to the City's codes. Several people in the
Community have made complaints to the City and the Community Development Department, but the phone calls have not
been returned. They would like the Commission to help Charles Rowe of the Community Development Department bring
the property up to code so the children that must walk past the property to catch the bus will be safe from rodents, snakes,
etc. The trash bins belonging to Jennings have been on the property for about two years. Mr. Rowe reported Jennings has
been called to pick up the trash bins and Jennings reported it would be a few days because they were backed up. He
further reported that about five years ago the Community Improvement Association acquired this property from the School
Board via the Seminole County Government and the City of Sanford, and the Association also received a CDBG grant
from the County to take care of the property. About a year ago another phase of the renovation was completed, but the
grounds do need some maintenance. The Sheriff's Department has been contacted to get inmates to mow the property,
which they do about every six months, or when they can get to it.
Commissioner Lyons reported that the dumpsters will be removed if the customer calls and asks that they
be removed, not just emptied. Mayor Dale reported that as long as the dumpsters are sitting on the property everybody will
be dumping their trash in them. The Commission directed Mr. Rowe to have the dumpsters moved and clean up the
property. Commissioner Lessard reported this project needs to be done immediately, not in phases. He further reported he
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will get with the Community Improvement Association and Mr. Rowe and try to get this project completed by January,
1999.
C. Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, asked if the solid waste is privatized will the private
company have bigger trucks that won't service alleys? Mayor Dale reported no, they will not have bigger trucks. Also,
she reported concem about the employees of the City's Solid Waste Department who will have to work fifteen more hours
a week to make the same salary they are making now, and asked if they will lose their retirement benefits. Mayor Dale
reported the benefits issue will be addressed in the RFP.
Approval of minutes.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1998 Joint Work Session with
the School Board of Seminole County, the September 14, 1998 Work Session and the September 14, 1998 Regular
Meeting. 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
Public hearine to consider appeal of denial by Plannine and Zonine Commission to re-establish a non-conforming
use (duplex in a sinele-family zone) at 218 W. 12th Street. Ad published August 13, 1998; property posted August 14,
1998. Public Hearing tabled September 14, 1998.
Rick Colegrove, Attorney for Mr. Nobles, the property owner, reported he was not at the Planning and
Zoning Commission when this request was denied, but his understanding is that the entire presentation to the Planning and
Zoning Commission was based on a mistake. For the last twenty or thirty years the property at 218 West 12th Street in
Sanford has been a duplex. Sometime in the very recent past there was a fire caused by a lightening strike and the house
was damaged. Mr. Nobles applied to repair the fire damage. Mr. Colegrove's understanding is that there was some sort of
mistake that there was going to be a change in use of this property. Mr. Nobles was not asking, and is not now asking, for
a change in use, he is asking for the ability to pull permits and to repair the building to the use that it was previously,
which is a duplex. There is a question as to whether the building is more than 50% damaged, and Mro Colegrove reported
he can present evidence that it is not. He can also present evidence that it has been a duplex all this time. To the best of
his knowledge this evidence was presented at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Mayor Dale reported it may be best to remand this case back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to
present all of the evidence, and if it is then appealed to the Commission, all of the evidence can be on the record.
Lon Howell, 1109 Park Avenue, reported that in 1982 this property was multi-family. The zoning was
changed to single family when the home burned and was condemned. It was condemned for more than six months, and
50% of the cost of repair is more than the place is valued. The City Ordinance allows if it is vacant for six months, or if it
is damaged more than 50%, it has to revert back to single family. No one in the neighborhood has a problem with the
property reverting back to single family. Also, there were people (transients) living in the house after it had been
condemned. The City Staff testified that the property was damaged more than 50%. Charles Rowe reported City Staff
used the assessed value and the appraisal that the Staff goes through when issuing a building permit. Mr. Colegrove
reported there are three appraisals that can be used to value this property: the tax appraisal, the amount Mr. Nobles paid
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for the property or what the insurance company values the property for. Also, you could use what a certified property
appraiser would appraise the property for.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to remand this case back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Willjams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Nay
Commissioner Lyons Nay
Public hearing to consider second readin~ and adoption of Ordinance No. 3434, re: rezoning a portion of Fort
Mellon Park property located between Sanford Avenue and San Juan Avenue and between East First Street and the
Lakefront from RMOL Multiple Family Residential-Office-Institutional, to SC-3. Special Commercial. Ad
published September 20, 1998.
Ordinance No. 3434 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those
persongs present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3434.
A. Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, asked if this Ordinance stated there is 700 feet that will
not be rezoned. Assistant City Attomey Reischmann reported that the 700 feet is addressed in the legal description in the
Ordinance.
B. Ron Rose, Executive Director of the Greater Sanford Chamber of Commerce, reported the Chamber
of Commerce encourages the Commission to adopt Ordinance No. 3434.
C. Lon Howell, 1109 Park Avenue, reported there is a big misperception about the basketball courts
being taken out of the park. He would like the Commission to clarify that the basketball courts will remain in the park,
and the park is going to be nicer than it is now. Mayor Dale reported, not only will the basketball courts remain but the
first baseball field will become part of the park on the east end. City Manager VanDerworp reported that new lights have
been ordered for those basketball courts and will be installed as soon as they arrive.
D. Art Harris reported he is concerned about the east 700 feet remaining RMOI, and where the
apartments are going to go. It is his understanding that there will be some luxury apamnents built along with this project.
Mayor Dale reported the luxury apartments were an original concept that the Commission did not approve. Mr. Harris also
wanted assurance that no part of the remaining 700 feet would be used for a retention pond for the convention center or for
the hotel. Mayor Dale reported he personally would not be opposed to a retention pond with a fountain in it as part of an
amenity to take in a portion of where the baseball field is now. He does not know if that will have to be done, but he
cannot make any assurance that it will not be done. He feels a retention pond with landscaping and a brick walk around it
would be an asset to a park. Mr. Hams reported the Commission is reporting there will be 8.3 acres of park, when in fact
there will only be about 5 acres. Mayor Dale reported that, including the boardwalk as part of the park, there will be 8.3
acres of park. Mr. Harris reported that the Senior Citizens are going to loose their shuffleboard court, and the east 50 feet
of the Civic Center. Mayor Dale reported this is not the case. Mr. Hams reported if these things are not tree, information
needs to be given to the public that is true.
E. Kenneth Bentley reported that certain people think that their land is the only sentimental land in
Sanford. Train stations, retention ponds, and uncovered ditches can be put in certain neighborhoods, and dirt roads left in
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those neighborhoods, and that is fine, but when something is put on property that is valuable to other people, they don't
want it to happen. Sometimes things have to be put on what some people consider sentimental or valuable property in the
name of progress. This project needs to be built to create jobs and get some of the people off the streets.
F. Bart Rush, 904 Park Avenue, business at 105 East First Street, reported he is counting on the success
of the conference center to be a catalyst for many more success stories for people who are looking for community
enhancement. His experience in other communities has been that development, especially on valuable waterfront
property, has caused a ripple effect that has bene~ted both the historic community and the business community. He will
be expanding his business in less than a year due to blessings from God, and out-of-town customers. These out-of-town
customers do not understand why anyone would not want a conference center in a City with so much potential. He
reported if there is a community that is worth sharing, it needs to be shared. With the conference center people will
relocate to Sanford, have a greater appreciation for its history and want to be a part of it and enhance it. Mr. Rush
reported, come November 4th, if for any reason the City of Sanford says no development, the merchants will gather and
discuss very quickly, to relocate or to reorganize; that is not a threat, it is a fact.
G. Pastor Adams, Rejected Stone Full Mission Non-Denominational Church, reported not everyone
will grow up and join the NBA, but everyone will grow up and need a job. If the basketball courts have to go to build
something that creates jobs, then let the basketball courts go.
H. Fred Rogers, 305 South Park Avenue, reported the Florida Trust told him that if Sanford had a
convention/conference center they would host three meetings a year in Sanford, at approximately 400 people each
weekend, to sponsor preservation workshops. The National Trust for Historic Preservation would also consider Sanford
for a National Conference if there was a convention center/conference center/hotel. Hopper Academy could be finished
and be used for meeting space for these workshops.
I. Timothy Hudson, 2809 Grove Drive, Pastor of a church in the Historic District and Executive
Director of the Sanford Housing Authority, reported he urges the passage of Ordinance No. 3434. Sanford needs this
initiative; it will bring desperately needed economic development to this area.
J. Thelma Mike, 1710 West 15th Street, reported District 2 wants to back the City Commissioners in
the park project, and they will do everything they can to get information out to the public. Maybe children will see that
they need to stay in school and get an education so they can get jobs with the conference center or hotel. She reported
there is a convention this weekend that could have been held in Sanford, but because there was no place to have it they had
to go elsewhere.
3434, entitled:
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3 117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID
AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN LAKE MONROE LAKEFRONT AND FIRST STREET
AND BETWEEN SAN JUAN AVENUE AND SANFORD AVENUE FROM RMOI,
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE INSTITUTIONAL TO SC-3, SPECIAL
COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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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. 3433 re: rezoninl~ property located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of East Lake Mary Boulevard and County Road 427 (7500 CR 427) from PD,
Planned Development. to GC-2, General Commercial. Ad published September 17, 1998.
Ordinance No. 3433 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those
persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3433. No one appeared. On recommendation of the City
Manager, Commissioner Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3433, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID
AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN EAST LAKE MARY BOULEVARD AND NORTH WAY AND BETWEEN
COUNTY ROAD 427 AND CENTRAL FLORIDA GREENEWAY FROM PD, PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT, TO GC-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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. 3435. re: amendinl~ the future land use
map of the Future Land Use Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan. and chan~inl~ the desi[nation of a portion of
property lyin~ between Airport Boulevard and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad ril~ht-of-way and between
McCracken Road and Academy Avenue from MDR-10 (Medium Density Residential) to I (Industrial). Ad published
September 17, 1998.
Ordinance No. 3435 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those
persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3435. No one appeared. On recommendation of the City
Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3435, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2065 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF A
PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND THE
SEABOARD COASTLINE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND BETWEEN McCRACKEN
ROAD AND ACADEMY AVENUE FROM MDR-10 (MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) TO I (INDUSTRIAL); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner L~ssard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
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Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3436. re: rezoning a portion of property
lying between Airpo.rt Boulevard and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad right-of-way and between McCracken Road
and Academy Avenue (2601 McCracken Road) from PD. Planned Development. to RI-1. Restricted Industrial. Ad
published September 17, 1998.
Ordinance No. 3436 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those
persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3436. No one appeared. On recommendation of the City'
Manager, Commissioner Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3436, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID
AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND THE SEABOARD
COASTLINE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND BETWEEN McCRACKEN ROAD AND
ACADEMY AVENUE FROM PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, TO RI-1, RESTRICTED
INDUSTRIAL; 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
Public hearing regarding Water and Wastewater Facilities Plans for the City which will address a Water Facilities
Plan. a Wastewater Management System Facilities Plan Addendum and the Capital Financing Plan and Dedicated
Revenue Documentation. Ad published September 17, 1998.
Mayor Dale read into the record the Wastewater Management System and Water System and Dedicated
Revenue Public Hearing Documentation. David Gierach and Paul Porter of Conklin, Porter and Holmes, Inc. gave a brief
presentation on this project. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or
in opposition to, this project; No one appeared.
Resolution No. 1798 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons
moved to adopt Resolution No. 1798, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND
ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANFORD WATER FACILITIES PLAN DATED
SEPTEMBER 1998; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Resolution No. 1799 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Williams
moved to adopt Resolution No. 1799, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANFORD WASTEWATER
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FACILITIES PLAN ADDENDUM DATED SEPTEMBER
1998; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Resolution No. 1800 was read by title.
moved to adopt Resolution No. 1800, emitled:
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE CAPITAL FINANCING PLAN AND DEDICATED
REVENUE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CITY OF SANFORD WASTEWATER AND
WATER FACILITIES PLANS; AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO
MAKE FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE CAPITAL FINANCE
PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Lyons 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
Public hearing to consider second readin8 and adoption of Ordinance No. 3429. re: amend the Classification and
Pay Plan to add positions and reclass/reerade positions. Ad published September 17, 1998.
Ordinance No. 3429 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those
persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3429. No one appeared. On recommendation of the City
Manager, Commissioner Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3429, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3361, AND ITS AMENDMENTS, AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED
CLASS IFICATION AND PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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
Request from the Greater Sanford Chamber of Commerce to waive $12,378.46 in fees for City services for the
Sanford HeritaSe Festival and waiver of applicable tent permit fees.
Mayor Dale reported Staff will try to work out the approximately $10,000.00 fee on a more equitable basis.
Commissioner Lessard moved to waive the fee. Seconded by Commissioner Williams. Commissioner
Lyons reported the costs should be tracked and show up on both the City's and the Chamber's balance sheets. Doreen
Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, asked where this event will be held. City Manager VanDerworp reported most of the
events will be held in the downtown streets area and some tents will be set up in Fort Mellon Park. Ms. Freeman reported
she is not in favor &waiving the fees because if the City keeps waiving fees it will have no income to the City, and the
City needs to treat everyone the same. Why should the Chamber be treated any differently than an outside group?
Commissioner Lyons reported the goal is to have people come to Sanford who have never been here so they can see what
Sanford has to offer, and they will return. That is what happened with the last Fourth of July event that Sanford had. Ms.
Freeman reminded the Commission that if the hotel is built functions like this can not be held in Fort Mellon Park any
more. The Mayor reported bigger evems will be able to be held.
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The foregoing motion was carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Inoperable/Unta~eed vehicle - time extension request from Confesor Valle, 148 Bedford Court. for 30 day extension
or until October 31. 1998.
Charles Rowe, Director of Community Development, reported the Community Development Department
has reviewed this request and is recommending a thirty day extension. Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize a thirty
day extension. Seconded by Commissioner Willjams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
City Manager VanDerworp reported, for clarification, he received information this afternoon the vehicle is
no longer inoperable, has been licensed, and the time extension is no longer needed.
First reading of Ordinance No. 3437 to consider annexing property lying between East 291h Street and Airport
Boulevard, East and between Knudsen Avenue and Sanford Avenue (2926 Kundsen Drive).
Ordinance No. 3437 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein
moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3437, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, Ut~N ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN EAST
29TH STREET EXTENDED EASTERLY AND AIRPORT BOULEVARD EAST AND
BETWEEN KNUDSEN DRIVE AND SANFORD AVENUE (2926 KNUDSEN DR.); 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. 3438 to consider annexing property lying between Lake Mary Boulevard East and
Woodson Avenue and between Cherokee Circle and Highway 1%92.
Ordinance No. 3438 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein
moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3438, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, LIPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN LAKE
MARY BOULEVARD EAST AND WOODSON AVENUE AND BETWEEN CHEROKEE
CIRCLE AND HWY. 17-92; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3439 to adopt a revised travel policy.
Ordinance No. 3439 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons
moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3439, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3324 AND ITS AMENDMENTS BY ADDING SECTION 21 ENTITLED TRAVEL
POLICY, TO THE CITY' S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE
FOR THE METHOD FOR REPAYMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE, APPLICABLE TO ALL CITY
EMPLOYEES EXCEPT THOSE EMBRACED BY EXISTING COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT(S) IN EFFECT.
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
Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, asked what was previously allocated for travel expenses.
Mayor Dale reported what had previously been allocated was according to an old State statute that had not been amended
for over twenty years and specified a specific dollar mount. The Commission is now raising it to "actual expenses" to be
reimbursed with proper receipts.
Boards appointments/reappointments.
Citizens Advisory Board. The City Clerk reported Bernard Brown's term expires October, 14, 1998, and a
resignation had been received from Alex Serraes. Commissioner Williams moved to appoint Phyllis Richardson to the
Citizens Advisory Board. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-CommissionerDale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Historic Preservation Board. The City Clerk reported the terms of Fred Rogers and Julia Goeb expire
October 28, 1998 and both wish to be re-appointed. Commissioner Lessard moved to re-appoint Fred Rogers and Julia
Goeb to the Historic Preservation Board. 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
Scenic Improvement Board. The City Clerk reported there is one vacancy on this Board due to the
resignation of J. Harold Chapman. Commissioner Williams moved to appoint Ron Rose to the Scenic Improvement
Board. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
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Consent Agenda.
B,
C,
D,
Seconded by Commissioner Williams
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Commissioner Lessard moved as follows:
Accept bid from Quality Vaults, Inc., for Bid Number IFB97/98-113, OpeningClosing of Grave Spaces
(Parks and Recreation Department).
Acknowledge one (1) invoice in total amount of $367,840.46 from Maxwell Contracting, Inc. paid during
the period for previously approved lump sum contracts per City Commission approval on October 8, 1990
and November 5, 1991.
Approve September 3, 1998 Statement in amount of $5,480.28 from Muller, Mintz, Komreich, Caldwell,
Casey, Crosland & Bramnick, P.A. for professional services.
Authorize execution of change order with Central Florida Environmental for Contract Change Order #2 -
Willow Avenue Drainage, totaling $1,997.72. This will change the contract price from $154,511.27 to
$156,508.99.
Authorize extension of Police Corporal and Sergeant eligibility list until July 15, 1999.
Approve proposal from ECOTECH Consultants to continue the annual wetlands monitoring at Sitel0.
Authorize extension of contract with Gator Landscaping Company for landscape maintenance of Mall right
of ways for final twelve-month extension to September 30, 1999 at no increase in the $21,420.00 annual
cost.
Approve request from Sanford Main Street to close First Street between Sanford Avenue and Park Avenue
from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on October 2, 1998.
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
Request for contribution to support a training program.
Mayor Dale reported the City had received a request from the Housing Authority of the City of Sanford for
a contribution in an amount "in lieu of taxes" in support of a training program. This would amount to $25,000.00 a year
for a period of two years. City Manager VanDerworp recommended a one year grant. Commissioner Williams moved to
authorize a one year grant to the Housing Authority of the City of Sanford in support of a training program in the amount
of $25,000.00. 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 .
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Request for use of City Hall parkin~ lot for the Central Florida Zooloffical Park's "Fri~ht Niffhts'.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the City has received a request from the Central Florida Zoological
Park to use the City Hall parking lots for parking during their annual "Fright Nights" on October 23rd and 241h and
October 30th and 31 st. Commissioner Lessard moved to authorize the use of the City Hall parking lots for use during the
annual "Fright Nights". 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
Revised Police Department patch.
City Manager VanDerworp requested approval of the revised Police Department patch that was presented at
today' s Work Session. Commissioner Lessard moved to approve the revised Police Department patch. 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
Emergency contract to finish the DCA contract within the time limits.
City Manager VanDerworp requested approval of an emergency contract to waive the bid process on a DCA
weather related assistance program in order to finish the DCA rehab contract within the time limits. This normally would
require competitive quotes, but the dollars are allocated through the end of this month. The state has confirmed that the
price the City received from Walker Electrical Services of $75.00 a unit up to $15,000.00, was a competitive quote and
they have no problem with the cost. Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize an emergency contract to waive the bid
process. Seconded by Commissioner Williams an carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Lyons Aye
Revised request for Sanford Herital~e Festival.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the Chamber of Commerce had received approval of a Special Events
Permit to keep the festival open until 12:00 midnight on Friday, and they now would like to stay open until 1:00 A.M.
Saturday moming. Commissioner Williams moved to approve the festival staying open until 1:00 A.M. Saturday moming.
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
City Attorney's report.
No report.
City Cierk's report.
No report.
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City Manal~er's report.
No report.
City Commissioners' reports.
Commissioner Eckstein - No report.
Commissioner Willjams - No report.
Commissioner Lessard - No report.
Commissioner Lyons - Reported the Sanford Museum Board had expressed some needs whether the
Museum remains as is, is rebuilt, or is incort~rated in the new conference center development. The Sanford Museum
Board wishes to express its willingness to be part of the conference center as long as its needs are taken into consideration.
Mayor Dale - No report.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
Mayor
City Clerk
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