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032299 ws/rm min.E718672 MINUTES City Commjssion, Sanford, Florida 3:30 P.M. WORK SESSION March 537 22 19.99 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, March 22, 1999, 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. Willjams City Manager Tony VanDerworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert The Chairman called the meeting to order. Mayor Dale distributed copies and discussed highlights of the last MetroPlan meeting, and gave an overview of the Airport Subcommittee meeting following the MetroPlan meeting. He further reported a motion was passed for the Airport Subcommittee to draft a Mission Statement to present to the Board that relates to all of the assets in the region, pertaining to air transportation and ground transportation. A proposal to amend the Transportation Improvement Program to include the extra funding for the terminal expansion will be on MetroPlan's next agenda. [Mayor Dale passed the gavel to Commissioner Eckstein and left the meeting briefly.] Alternative sites for Fire Station No. 2. City Manager VanDerworp reported staff is requesting authorization to work with County S7taff for county- owned property, and with other owners for other property. Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Engineering, reported the City has received some offers of property in the areas it is interested in, and would like to consider those and to land bank a site for the future fire station location. [Mayor Dale rejoined the meeting.] Commissioner Eckstein reported both sides of 17-92 should be considered as potential sites, as well as other sites throughout the County, and the Commission concurred that Staff proceed to negotiate with the County, as well as other owners, and keep its options open, and report back to the Commission. Mayfair Golf Course irrigation system maintenance. Paul Moore, Utilities Director, reported Mr. Daniels has requested an increase from $56,000.00 a year to $80,000.00 for maintaining the irrigation system at the golf course. The Utility Director recommended to request bids for maintenance of the reclaimed irrigation system to determine the most cost effective approach. The Commission concurred ,that the City Attomey and Staff study the lease agreement further to determine if the City can stop providing reclaimed water to the golf course for irrigation purposes, and report to the Commission on April 12. Police Department Community Service Areas and department reorganization. Acting ChiefBronson reported officers are being pulled out of their zones to provide services elsewhere, and he proposed dividing the City into two districts, with each district divided into service areas. Each officer would be assigned to a service area for a commitment of two years. He also proposed exploring the possibility of a service center in the Wal-Mart area, The Commission concurred that there should be a command person (Sergeant) on duty at all times in each station or service center. Acting ChiefBronson further reported that each officer would be responsible for his own service area, and building a rapport within that service area. He reported the County is building a service center in the Celery Avenue/Brisson Avenue area and has offered to make the center available to the City. 538 E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 P,M~ WORK SESSION March 22 '19-- 99 Acting ChiefBronson further reported the Police Department is asking to eliminate one Commander position, eliminate two Corporal positions and create three Sergeant positions in order to flatten the organizational structure of the department and put more officers on the street, as recommended by the PAS Report. Local traffic improvement alternatives to be funded by the City's share of the Seminole County "One Cent Sales Tax Money". Bob Walter, Professional Engineer, reported $5.8 million has been allocated to the City of Sanford to spend on traffic operations and capacity improvements, to be determined. These funds do not have to be obligated, but shotrid be proposed for a specific use, by the year 2001. When the City decides how it will use the funds, the interlocal agreement with the County must be amended. The County is considering pursuing an extension of the "One Cent Tax Money" past 2001. Mr. Walter reviewed the options the City and Commission had identified in the past as possible projects to be considered for these funds, and which have been approved by the County. He further reported there will be $2.9 million available in October, 1999 and another $2.9 million available in October, 2000. [Commissioner Eckstein left the meeting briefly and returned.] [Commissioner Lyons left the meeting briefly and returned.] [Commissioner Lessard left the meeting briefly and retumed.] Mr. Walter further explained the details and cost of each proposed project. [The Mayor left the meeting briefly and returned.] The Commission concurred to pursue the area of the East West Connector/Jewett Lane connection between St. Johns Parkway and Airport Boulevard along Coastline Road and Jewett Lane alignments, going to Bevier Road/Airport Boulevard with $3.5 million now, and using the next $3 million to purchase right of way and continue. Commissioner Williams reported it should be named the Martin Luther King/St. Johns Parkway. City Manager VanDerworp is to bring back to the Commission a draft amended Interlocal Agreement with the County for consideration. Paving plan for open and unpaved streets. and the use of open graded pavement for improving them. Jerry Herman, Public Works Director, reviewed a proposed paving plan for open and unpaved streets in the City. The majority of the streets to be paved are in District 2. Commissioner Williams reported she would like to have curbs and gutters along with the paving, using Block Grant money. Mr. Herman reported to do curbs and gutters would require a different type of material, would be much more costly and take much more time, and would require wetlands retention areas and St. Johns River Water Management District permits. Commission Williams asked why curbs and gutters were not considered in the first place for these roads, and the Mayor explained it was because of the additional cost, and this proposed paving is what can be done right now, instead of at a later date. Commissioner Williams reported she is appreciative of what the City is doing in District 2, but she would like to get a Block Grant in the future to do curbs and gutters in the area. Mr. Herman reported this would complete paving of all unpaved roads in the City. The Commission concurred to move forward with the proposed paving plan. Mayor Dale called for a ten minute recess. Mayor Dale reconvened the meeting. Special assessment district for paving Meadow Street and Driftwood Lane including condemnation of two parcels. Jerry Herman, Public Works Director, requested authorization to form a special assessment district to pave Meadow Street and Driftwood Lane, and to condemn and take two parcels or to declare eminent domain on them if the City Attorney recommends that process. One pareel is at the Meadow Street/Art Lane intersection and one is in Meadow Street, owned by Lillian Sparks. This parcel is necessary for paving improvements to be completed on those roads. This will be voted on tonight. E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 P.M. WORK SESSION March 539 22 1999 Board appointments. Janet Dougherty, City Clerk, reported the only board appointment on the agenda was for a replacement of the Police Chief on the Police Pension Board. Mayor Dale reported the new Police Chief should fill that position, and in the meantime, Acting Police ChiefBronson should sit on the Board. The Commission concurred. This appointment will be made at tonight's meeting. Regular Agenda items, Add-on items, and other items. A. City Manager VanDerworp reported the Commission received as a late item the attachment to Resolution No. 1809, naming the persons proposed to serve on the Police Chief Selection Committee for the purpose of screening and rating of applicants. B. City Manager VanDerworp reported the Commission received as a late item the Planning and Zoning recommendations for Ordinance No. 3470 regarding a rezoning on Upsala Road. C. City Manager VanDerworp reported a Commission representative will need to be appointed tonight to the Utility Advisory Committee. D. City Manager VanDerworp reported he will have available at tonight's meeting a specific dollar amount and some clarification on the resolution of a lien attachment on property owned by C. B. Franklin. E. City Manager VanDerworp reported there will be three Add-on items at tonight's meeting: 1) a request for water service to a portion of property lying between Oak Drive and Narcissus Avenue, in the county and not annexable, on which the Society of St. Plus X plans to build a church. 2) notice from the FDOT to comment on a Seaplane Base, for a re-up of an existing permit. Mayor Dale reported he would like to send a letter to Louis Bell, the owner of Southwind Seaplanes, informing him that the City's new floating dock will not accommodate handicap access for seaplane boarding. The Commission concurred to send a letter in favor of the seaplane operation with the restriction of the floating dock access. 3) a request to expend up to $10,000.00 from the City Manager's Contingency fund to implement TDC Subcommittee recommendations. City Manaeer's briefing. None given. City Manager VanDerworp reported the General Employees Pension Board meeting is scheduled right after this Work Session. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: mr 540 E~18672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 22 19 99 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on March 22~ 1999, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: The Chairman Citizen participation. 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 Anthony VanDerworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty called the meeting to order. Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, reported the residents of the Historic District do not have any cause for concern in regard to Jean Metts' proposed soup kitchen. She reported it is a clean, safe place and should not cause any problems in the surrounding area. She further asked how add-ons to the agenda were determined. The Mayor reported there are three ways things are added to the agenda after it is published: 1) if the item needs action before the Commission meets again; 2) if approval is for an emergency situation (such as emergency water service); or 3) if the item did not get put on the agenda because of poor timing. Ms. Freeman continued by reporting she felt spending $10,000.00 on a parking study before getting a feasibility study from Mr. Pacitti is putting the cart before the horse. Marveen Kelly, 321 Magnolia, asked what kind of progress is being made on the land usage issue. City Manager VanDerworp reported this is scheduled to be discussed at the May 10, 1999 Work Session. Ms. Kelly further reported she has been doing her own research on how other communities handle service facilities for the homeless, and she has gotten responses from a couple of communities. She will give this information to Mr. Marder, as well as any she receives in the future. A citizen reported recycling is not being done anymore, all the trash goes into one truck. Jerry Herman, Public Works Director, reported that a different facility is being used to sort the trash for recyclable items. Commissioner Eckstein reported he has had several calls regarding people's trash not being picked up until late evening, and when they call FRS they get a recording telling them to call back during regular office hours. He requested that Sid Vihlen be asked to employ an answering service that can respond to after hours callers and give people a number to call for immediate service or answers. Mayor Dale stated the City Manager and the Public Works Director will look into this issue and report to the Commission at its next meeting. The citizen also reported he was a member of a group home ordinance advisory committee, and the only people that were against group homes for the elderly were residents of the Historic District. Velma Thompson, 1703 W. 14th Street, complained that she has asked her neighbors to clean up their yards but they will not do it. She further complained that her street is only half paved. Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, reported Code Enforcement will inspect the area for violations. Mayor Dale reported her street is scheduled to be paved in about twelve months. Ron Fraser, a resident of District 1, reported he was told by Commissioner Lessard that when the City privatized the Solid Waste his utility bill would decrease by about $4.00 a month. So far, his bill has only decreased about $2.00 a month. He wanted to know where the-:.ether $2.00 is going. Commissioner Lessard reported he had spoken in E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Horida 7:tiff P,M_ RRc411.~R MERTTNa 541 1999 error, and the other $2.00 a month was being retained by the City for the operation and maintenance of a clam truck to be used for special clean up and emergencies. Approval of minutes. Commissioner Willjams moved to approve the minutes of the February 15, 1999 Special Meeting; March 3, 1999 Special Meeting; March 8, 1999 Work Session and the March 8, 1999 Regular Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Willjams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3470 to rezone a portion of property between St. Rd. 46 and Smith Canal Road and between EIder Road and Upsala Road (1200 Upsala Road). from Upsala Road PD to Westlake Apartments PD. Westlake Apartments, Ltd., owner. Ad published March 3, 1999 and March 12, 1999. Ordinance No. 3470 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3470. No one appeared. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3470, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT TO AMEND AND REPLACE THE EXISTING UPSALA ROAD PD MASTER PLAN ON PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN STATE ROAD 46 AND SMITH CANAL ROAD AND BETWEEN ELDER ROAD AND UPSALA ROAD TO WESTLAKE APARTMENTS REVISED PD MASTER PLAN SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Public hearing and first readine of Ordinance No. 3464 to consider closing, vacatin5 and abandoninU utility easements between 241h Street and 251h Street and between U.S. Hwy. 17-92 and Maple Avenue. Ad published March 11, 1999, property posted February 5, 1999, abutting owners notified February 2, 1999. Ordinance No. 3464 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3464. Alan Charron of Real Property Specialists reported he would grant the City a reciprocal easement if the City will indemnify him and clean up the contamination. City Manager VanDerworp reported the property has contamination in the comer of the lot, but it does not extend along the entire frontage. City Attorney Colbert reported counsel does not recommend the City indemnify anyone for their actions. Commissioner Lyons moved to deny the request to vacate. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 542 E718672 · City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING March 22 99 Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3463 to amend Chapter 19 of the City Code to delete the 1997 Standard Plumbing Code and adopt in its place the 1994 Standard Plumbing Code with amendments. Ad published March 11, 1999. Ordinance No. 3463 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3463. Martha Wells, 500 Palmetto Avenue, asked what the difference was in the two Codes and how it would affect homeowners. City Manager VanDerworp reported the 1994 Code allows commercial properties to have only one restroom in certain circumstances, instead of one for each gender, and it will not affect homeowners at all. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3463, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE SANFORD CITY CODE, TO ADOPT THE 1994 EDITION OF THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 3467 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to transfer one (1) Police Corporal position from the Investigation Division to the Uniform Division and transfer one (1) Police Records Technician from the Administration Division to the Investigations Division. Ad published March 11 , 1999. Ordinance No. 3467 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3467. No one appeared. Commissioner Lyons moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3467, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3361 AND ITS AMENDMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR PERSONNEL-RELATED REVISIONS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE "CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN" TO PROVIDE FOR THE MOVEMENT OF ONE (1) "POLICE CORPORAL" POSITION FROM THE INVESTIGATION DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE UNIFORM DIVISION OF THAT DEPARTMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MOVEMENT OF ONE (1) "POLICE RECORD TECHNICIAN" POSITION FROM THE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE INVESTIGATION DIVISION OF THAT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Inoperable/Untamed vehicles - time extension requests. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Charles Rowe, Community Development Director, recommended extensions as follows: 1) extension until 5/01/99 for the red Camaro owned by Barbara Barnes at 1100 Oak Avenue, and remove the white van owned by John Rodeticks at 1100 Oak Avenue from the inoperable list; 2) extension until 4/25/99 for Robert Johnson at 612 Mellonville Avenue, and e) extension until 6/01/99 for Vernon Johnson at 510 Pine Avenue. Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize extensions as recommended by the Community Development Director. Seconded by Commissioner Williams E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7: 00P REGULAR MEETING 543 Mac.,,h 22 19 99 and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye First readin8 of Ordinance No. 3469 to reorganize the Police Department by eliminatin8 one Commander position, eliminatin8 two Corporal positions and addine three Sergeant positions. Ordinance No. 3469 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3469, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3361 AND ITS AMENDMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR PERSONNEL-ELATED REVISIONS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE "CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN" TO PROVIDE FOR THE DELETION OF ONE (1) "COMMANDER" POSITION, THE DELETION OF TWO (2) "POLICE CORPORAL" POSITIONS AND THE ADDITION OF THREE (3) POLICE SERGEANT POSITIONS ALL WITHIN THE UNIFORM DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Resolution No. 1808 establishinl~ a Utility Advisory Committee and appointin~ a commission representative to the Committee. Resolution No. 1808 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Resolution No. 1808, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DEFINING ITS DEITIES AND DURATION, PROVIDING AUTHORITY FOR EXPENDITURJES AND A METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING MEETINGS, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS AND A METHOD OF PROVIDING LEGAL AND STAFF ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMTrTEE. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Commissioner Lessard moved to appoint Mayor Dale as the Commission representative to the Utility Advisory Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Resolution No. 1809 establishine an Advisory Group to screen applicants and conduct oral interviews for the position of Chief of Police. Resolution No. 1809 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Willjams moved to adopt Resolution No. 1809, entitled: 544 E718672 City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7: 0 0 P. M, REGULAR MEETING March 22 99 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLoORIDA, ESTABLISHING A UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DEFINING ITS DUTIES AND DURATION, PROVIDING AUTHORITY FOR EXPENDITURES AND A METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING MEETINGS, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS AND A METHOD OF PROVIDING LEGAL AND STAFF ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMITTEE. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Recovery of all or most of Code Enforcement Board lien from the purchase B. Franklin. proceeds of lot to be purchased from C. Jerry Herman, Public Works Director, reported Mr. Franklin owes the City $485.00 for a lien for lot Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale · Commissioner Eckstein : .:~ Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard ., Aye Commissioner Lyons Seconded by Commissio~e~:~y6ns~arried by vote of the properties, or other remedies due in equity or at law. mowing and $6,791.97 for a lien for a structure demolished at 1302 Williams Avenue. [Kerry Lyons left the meeting briefly and retumed.] C. B. Franklin, 1014 Pecan Avenue, reported he feels the City owes him for the clean up he has done in the ditch on his property, which belongs to the City, for the last twenty or more years. Also, he served on a City Board for about fourteen years, which should be taken into consideration. Mayor Dale reported that the City should possibly compensate Mr. Franklin for the use of his property for twenty or more years, but the fact that he served on a City Board should not matter. The Commission concurred that City Manager VanDerworp and Mayor Dale will meet with Mr. Franklin and come to an agreement for settlement of these liens, and how the City can attain the property it desires from Mr. Franklin, and report to the Commission on April 12. Lease extension and modification agreement for rental of property to Glenn McCall. City Manager VanDerworp reported the proposed lease extension and modification agreement is for a five- year extension on rental of the property. The lease will be reviewedeach year and the City has the right to terminate the lease for any reason by giving Mr. McCall 60 days written notice. Rental terms state that Mr. McCall pays $1,000.00 for the first year, and after the first year rent shall be fair market value of this property, as established by the City. The arrearage of $2,101.90, which includes 8% interest and Florida sales tax, must be paid within 90 days from execution of the lease. Mayor Dale reported the City shotrid be getting fair market value from this point in time forward, because the law states that publicly held land should only be leased at fair market value, or for public purpose, and there is no public purpose in a private "for profit" business. City Attorney Colbert reported the Mayor was correct in quoting the law, but prior Commissions had agreed that there was some public purpose in the use of this land by Mr. McCall. Mayor Dale again reported there is no public purpose in a "for profit" business, and the City should receive fair market value. Commissioner Lessard moved to require Mr. McCall to pay the $2,101.90 in arrears on the property within 60 days, and if he does not do so, then the City cancel the lease and proceed with either renting it to another tenant for fair market value, or selling the property; also, if he doesn't pay the City, a lien will be put against him personally or his other E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 545 March 22 19 99 Mayor Dale reported the Commission will not address the lease renewal until Mr. McCall pays the arrearage as required. Board appointments/reappointments. A. Police Pension Board. Chief. Police Pension Board, and that the Police Chief shall be this member of the Police Pension Board. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Consent Agenda. Janet Dougherty, City Clerk, reported there is one vacancy due to the retirement of Joe Dillard, Police The term expires October 1, 1999. Commissioner Eckstein moved to appoint Acting Police ChiefBronson to the Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved as follows: Accept bid from Nicholas Truck Bodies, in the amount of $6,412.00 for Bid #IFB98/99-06, truck mounted hoist. Accept bid from Maxwell Contracting Inc., in the amount of $979,850.00 (base bid plus altemate number 1) for Bid #IFB98/99-07 Utility Relocations Country Club Road/Old Lake Mary Road. Accept bid from W. W. Daniels Company, in the base cost amount of $25,000.00 for Bid #IFB98/99-08, Collins Drive sewer rehab. project, plus change orders. Approve payments made during month of February, 1999. Authorize amendment number 54 to the CPH Engineers contract for engineering services for water treatment and water reclamation facilities' control systems, at a cost of $176,500.00. Authorize amendment number 24A to the CPH contract for engineering services during the construction of utility lines relocated to Country Club Road/Old Lake Mary Road, at a cost of $69,500.00. Authorize street closures in conjunction with the 13th Annual PVA Bass Tournament of the local Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America on Saturday, April 10, 1999 and Sunday, April 11, 1999. Authorize street closure in conjunction with Sanford Main Street Friday Fests on May 7, 1999, June 4, 1999 and August 6, 1999. Approve Lease Amendment between the City of Sanford and the Sanford/Seminole Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Authorize staff to proceed with Special Assessment District for paving Meadow Street and Driftwood Lane including condemnation/taking by eminent domain of two parcels. Seconded by Commissioner Willjams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons 546 E718672 City MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.H. REGULAR MEETING March 22 19.-- 99 Florida Sports Commission in amount of $25,000.00- Commissioner Lyons reported that the $25,000.00 for 1999 Sports Commission Membership with the Central Florida Sports Commission should be included in the budget process. City Manager VanDerworp reported this will be done in the future. Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve 1999 Sports Commission Membership with Central Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Les, sard Commissioner Lyons Commission as follows: A, C, Add-on items. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved to approve a request for water service, to a portion of property between Oak Drive extended westerly and Narcissus Avenue and between Riverview Avenue and Burton Lane, the Society of St. Pius X, owner, with applicant to pay all costs; City Clerk to record annexation petition, and City to consider annexing the property when it becomes annexable (all contingent upon certification of ownership by Seminole County Seconded by Commissioner Lyons and carded by vote of the Commission as Property Appraiser). follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved to approve the operation of a Seaplane Base in Lake Monroe, and authorize the Mayor to send a letter to that effect and stating the approval does not include approval to use the City's floating dock for handicap access to board a seaplane. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Williams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lyons moved to approve an expenditure of up to $10,000.00 from the City Manager' s Contingency fund to implement TDC Subcommittee recommendations. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Commissioner Eckstein Commissioner Willjams Commissioner Lessard Commissioner Lyons Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye City Attorney's report. City Attorney Colbert reported he had received an order from Seminole County Court setting a hearing on May 4, 1999 regarding the old Fina station at 3rd and Park, Sanford Gas Properties. The City prevailed at the first appeal hearing on this case. City Attorney Colbert reported he had received an order from the Department of Community Affairs E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 547 March 22 19 99 Attest: dismissing the petition from the Society for the Preservation of Fort Mellon Park on ks own motion, because of five deficient items in the petition. He further explained what the process is for Chapter 120 Hearings, such as this one, and stated that his office has been handling this type of hearing for quite some time. He distributed a list of 120 Hearings in which his firm has been involved, for both government entities and private clients. He also distributed his firm' s resume, stating that they have eleven attorneys and fifteen staff members. He reported that there is no Statute of Limitations for filing petitions, but the Court will look at the timing and the question answered by the voters, and would consider that as evidence as to whether or not it would go forward. City Clerk's report. The City Clerk confirmed that each Commissioner received the Agenda for the April 6, 1999 Special Meeting. All Commissioners reported they had received the Agenda. City Manager's report. A. Reported the Florida Gas Transmission Company is locating a new underground pipeline facility in the Volusia, Seminole and Lake Counties area known as the New Smyrna Beach Lateral. This project is located west of Interstate 4 and therefore is not within the City limits of Sanford. The City will make no comment on the project. He further reported the Commissioners had received information of upcoming special events and parade permits for the City of Sanford from the Recreation and Parks Department. City Commissioners' reports. Commissioner Eckstein - No report. Commissioner Willjams - Reported in regard to the Jean Metts' soup kitchen, she can sympathize with the residents of the Historic District, but she needs to be a voice for the homeless. There is a perception that the Commission has a lack of sensitivity for social problems, but this is not her mind set. She feels the Commission needs to work on social problems. Commissioner Lessard - Reported that society, Sanford, Seminole County, government in all ways, shapes and form, perpetuate poverty and hunger and ignorance, with programs. Everyone on the Commission has compassion but they go about trying to show that compassion in ways that end up hurting the recipient. Commissioner Lyons - Reported the soup kitchen situation can be solved with a simple mathematical equation using census figures to determine how many facilities are needed for the population, add up the current facilities for assistance, and see if there is already enough. If not, facilities should be disbursed throughout the City so everybody gets their fair share. The County also needs to take responsibility for what goes on in our City. Mayor Dale - No report. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. mr