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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, December 11, 2000, at
3:30 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hail, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Lin-fy A. Daie
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Velma H. Williams
Commissioner Brady Lessard
Commissioner Randy Jones
City Manager Anthony VanDerworp
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman cailed the meeting to order.
Employee of the Month Award for December 2000.
Mayor Daie presented Robert Bradley with the Employee of the Month Award for December 2000.
Interview of prospective board appointments,
Police Officers' Retirement System Board. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported there is a vacancy on the
Board due to a resignation. Bill Kirchhoffreported he has been around Sanford for a while and served twelve years as Seminole
County Commissioner for District 5. He works in the Edward Jones Company which has been located in Sanford since 1998.
He has deait professionally with stocks, bonds, mutual iimds, etc. for the last thirty-two years and works with pension funds and
retirement plans every day. He would like the opportunity to use his knowledge and expertise by serving on the Board.
Planning & Zoning Commission. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported there is a vacancy on the Board due
to the resignation of Timothy Hudson. Richard F. Huber reported he is not an engineer or a lawyer, but he has done a lot of
jobs in his life and considers himself to be a people person. A few years ago he served on the Police Options Committee and
Civilian Advisory Board. He has lived in Sanford since 1982 and has seen a lot of improvements and really likes the way the
City is going and wants to be more of a part of it. There is a lot of growth in Central Florida and there are some major problems
coming up, and serving on the Board will allow him to be a parc of the growth. He has the time to discuss things that may come
before the Board. He is a good listener and would like to do the will of the people, aiong with the best interest of the City and
everything concerned.
C_nuy Lowell reported he presently serves on the Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee. For twenty years
he owned an environmentai graphic design firm in Michigan and spent a lot of time in front of zoning boards of appeal, and as
such, worked with a lot of planning officiais; a third of his business was municipal and he helped write sign ordinances. He was
a member of the Michigan Society of Planning Officiais and is a member of the Society of Environmentai Graphic Designers.
He is a graduate mechanical engineer and has a master's degree in business. He and his wife have lived in Sanford for three years
and absolutely love it. He would like to do more for Sanford by bringing his ideas, background, and experience to the Board.
Presently he is employed as a CAD software saiesman and has flexible time.
Mayor Dale said the Planning & Zoning Commission reviews and approves site plans and will do so for the
conference center. Because Mr. Lowell opposes the location for the proposed conference center, Mayor Daie asked that if the
conference center site plan comes forward, would he be prejudiced i~ any way with seriously reviewing the site plan. Mr. Lowell
said absolutely not, because if the conference center is at the stage where it is approved, he wants to be judicious and make sure
that it will be the best development possible and that ail the elements work together: people flow, traffic flow, aesthetics, etc.
Steven Vaughn reported he is originaily from Ohio but has lived down here since he was twelve years old and
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has lived in Sanford for three and a half years. He is an engineer by profession and is a licensed general contractor. He presently
serves on the Code Enforcement Board hut would also like to share his experience and knowledge by serving on the Planning
& Zoning Board.
In response to Mayor Dale's question regarding Mr. Vaughn's issue in the conference center, he said he is
proactive to controlled development.
Rami Yosefian reported there are several people who serve on the same boards and committees and he would
like to see different people serve who have different views and opinions. The stigma of being a newcomer to the City is a
problem. He is a very busy man but would like to volunteer his time to serve.
City Clerk Janet Dougherty informed the Commission that Jon Christopher Eades has withdrawn his application,
and that she didn't get a response from Barbara Knowles.
In response to Commissioner Lessard's question whether a preliminary qualification overview is done for board
applicants, City Clerk Dougherty replied that she has been told to collect the applications and present them to the Commission,
but offered to review qualifications at the Commission's request. The Commission concurred that she determine the board's
criteria and applicant's qualifications.
Orlando Sanford Airport Development of Regional Impact.
Orlando Sanford Airport Executive Director Victor White and Airport Authority Board Chairman Bill Miller were
present to discuss the Orlando Sanford Airport Development of Regional Impact (DR/).
Mr. White reported the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and the City's Planning & Zoning
Commission unanimously approved the DR/. The DR/is for approximately 230 acres on the southeast quadrant of the airport,
just northwest of the intersection of Beardall and Marquette Avenues. It was driven about three years ago by the Airport
Authority, the City, and the Department of Community Affairs as a result of building the new runway. A DRI would normally
be done prior to building a runway, but because of imminent safety issues, the Airport Authority received approval to build the
runway first, subject to conducting a DR/after the fact. There were several projects for the development of the airport that were
in the same area and were included in the DR/. For the last year the consultant has assembled the series of documents which
represents the actual application which, upon. approval, will be sent to the DCA, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council,
Planning & Zoning Commission, and the City.
Mr. White said the projects included in the DRI are the runway, two parallel taxiways, construction of a number
of hangars, possible relocation of the Comair Aviation Academy, and a number of supporting type things as well as possible
industrial commercial development. The studies have proven, based upon the analysis of all the various State and local agencies
which have reviewed the documents and materials, that the impact of the DR/is very insignificant, with a few minor exceptions,
including transportation issues. The bulk of the DR/deals with roadways, ground transportation, transit, etc. There is a ten-year
window for the DR/development to take place. There are no conditions on the Airport Authority for the first five years. If by
December 31, 2005 the traffic level of certain key roadways around the airport passes a certain threshold, then in order to
continue with development there will have to be roadway improvements. The roads identified as possible bottlenecks due to
development of the airport and will require improvements are: S.R. 46 between Sipes Avenue and the 415 extension intersection
will have to be four laned; Lake Ma~ Boulevard between Country Club and Hwy. 17-92 will have to increase to six lanes;
Airport Boulevard between Hwy. 17-92 and Sanford Avenue will have to be four laned.
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Mr. Miller said the assumption is that Comair's activity center will create the potential impact on traffic, however,
the feeling is that the impact would be remote. Mr. White said that Comair provides their own private transportation system
which runs seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, from their airport campus to about six different apartment complexes
throughout Sanford, thereby greatly reducing traffic load. It is expected they will continue the transportation even if they move
to the new site. The employee base will grow and may cause an impact on traffic.
Mr. White said that while this DR/is for approximately 230 acres on the southeast side, the rest of the airport
(approximately 2,000 acres) is vested based on prior development plans. There is a recent modification to a development
agreement with DCA which vests additional areas in the industrial commerce park on the west side of the airport.
In response to Commissioner Eckstein's question regarding the cost of the DR/, Mr. White said it is
approximately $500,000, of which $175,000 is covered by airport revenues, and the remainder is covered by grants from FDOT.
The DR/has already been paid for. Commissioner Eckstein said that while he is happy with Comair's expansion, he doesn't want
the main focus to be on Comair. There is a commerce park at the airport. Mayor Dale said that Comair would probably move
to the north side of the airport and the southern side of the airport would be further developed into aviation commercial industrial
usages along the ramps and taxiways of that runway, mainly related to general aviation business. It is also intended that as the
runway is expanded, the commercial park area will be expanded and income to the airport from those services will be augmented.
Commissioner F, ckstein said he would like to see the vision for the entire airport, not just the southeast quadrant.
There is great potential at the airport. Mayor Dale said he and City Manager VanDerworp have discussed a business plan for
commerce park activity. Mr. White said there is a benefit to moving Comair. The current campus site located in the commerce
park would become available for redevelopment. The Airport Authority is conducting a master plan for the entire airport
property. It is a lengthy process because of FAA requirements and will take approximately a year to complete. Mayor Dale
said the master plan is very important because FAA funding is conditioned upon having a pre-approved master plan by the FAA.
Commissioner W'flliams asked what impact the DR/will have on citizens in the area of Sipes Avenue and Beardall
Avenue, in the area known as Frog Alley. Mr. White said the DR/has no real impact because it is a few miles from that area,
however, if S.R. 46 is four laned, there will be a benefit to those residents. They are the closest residents to the noise. Mayor
Dale said that over the next several years a way will need to be found to offer fair market value to relocate those residents to
a less noisy area; FAA has funding for that purpose. For those who want to voluntarily sell, funding sources can be determined
to accommodate them. Commissioner Eckstein said that agriculturaijobs have been replaced by airport jobs that have better pay
and benefits. He would like to see continued growth at the airport. Mr. Miller said that a proactive stance will be taken on all
of the airport endeavors. Mr. White said he expects that the master plan will show that the entire neighborhood from Hwy. 46
south into Frog Alley is noise impacted under Federal guidelines and therefore will be eligible for 90% Federal funding for
relocating residents.
Mr. White said the airport campus employs approximately 2,000 people and is a tremendous economic engine
for Sanford and Seminole County, as well as Volusia County.
Mr./VYfller, on behalf of the Airport Authority, thanked Mayor Dale for his continued efforts regarding some of
the more difficult situations. He thanked the Commissioners for their interest, concerns, and support. There have been
tremendous growth and opportunities and the Commission can stand proud of what the City is doing. He thanked City Staff
for their assistance to Mr. White. Mr. Miller asked that the Commission approve the DR/tonight.
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The Commission will take action on this item tonight during Public hearing #2.
Paw Park status/site plan/funding.
Howard Jeffries, Landscape Architect, reported that at the August 14, 2000 Work Session, the City Commission
approved converting Jaycee Park into an "off leash" dog park with $15,000 approved in the Parks Department budget to
complete the project. He presented and reviewed three proposed layouts of the park which reflect mafimum use of space while
considexing needs of the animals and users and parking. Proposal #1 has an enclosed area of approximately 1.23 acres, including
part of the right-of-way on Laurel Avenue. Using the existing parking area, there are seventeen parking spaces, a handicap
space, and designated overflow parking on the south side. Proposal #2 has an enclosed area of approximately 1.42 acres,
including part of the right-of-way on Laurel Avenue, and ufflizes ten existing parking spaces with possible off street parking.
This option would cause the least mount of change. Proposal #3 is a totally different concept which eliminates the exisfmg
parking area but creates thirteen parking spaces on the south side. The proposed parking area has three trees that will be
preserved, if possible.
Mayor Dale asked why any layouts were done without seeking the Commission's input. City Manager
VanDerworp said there was a preliminary concept that showed the whole area fenced off, and while the City didn't consider it
to be a final plan, some people in the community considered it a final plan that was approved by the Commission. He has
received comments that acreage was being taken away from the park. The prelimin~y concept was a sketch showing what the
park might look like and was not intended to be a final plan, therefore, the design options are being presented today. Mayor
Dale wanted it made clear that today is the first time that the Commission has reviewed a possible site plan and doesn't want
the public to think that a site plan has been approved.
Mr. Jeffries introduced members of the Friends of Paw Park Committee who are helping to promote the park:
IVrake Knipfer, Tim Dicks, and Linda Kuhn. A Halloween costume party was sponsored at Fort Mellon Park and was attended
by approximately 500 people and more than $1,900 in contributions was raised. Since that time, more than $7,500 has been
contributed toward the development of the park. [Commissioner Eckstein briefly left the meeting and returned.]
Mr. Jeffi-ies received a request from the Friends of Paw Park that the park be renamed Paw Park of Historic
Sanford. He also presented a logo eonta'ming the proposed name of the park, City emblem, tree, and a dog and requested the
Commission's approval.
After discussion, the Commission concurred on option #1. Action will be taken tonight under Add-on #1.
Street and alley vacate procedures.
City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that the draf~ changes to the Land Development Regulations included in
today's Agenda are a result of the City Commission's request to add a way for 50% plus one of abutting property owners to
sign a petition supporting any vacate request. The Commission clarified that property owners meant parcel owners; if the same
person owns several parcels, then each parcel would be considered in the overall percentage. Ms. Dougherty said that language
was added to provide that whenever feasible, the entire right-of-way and/or easement within the block(s) shall be vacated and
that a majority of the affected property owners concur with the vacate. The Commission concurred with the revised procedures
and said to forward them to the Planning & Zoning Commission for review and recommendation.
Regular Agenda items. Add-on items, and other items.
A. Regarding Item #PH-3B, rezoning Turner/W'dkes property, a revised Development Order was distributed
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to the Commission. The changes regard items discussed by the Commission at the last meeting: Item D, six foot vinyl fence;
Items G-M are redefined: the house on proposed lot 37 will be a single family dwelling and the existing bungalow will be
demolished; lot 39 will not access Dogwood Drive, will access the cul-de-sac, and access to Dogwood Drive will be dedicated
to the City; to the maximum extent feasible, the rear drainage problem of lots 5 and 6, Idyllwilde III will be corrected; lots 70,
1, 2, and 3 will have a wall adjacent to Vihlen Road plus an entry feature into the development from Vihlen Road; lot 32 will
be restricted to a single story residence; deed restrictions and covenants will be submitted to the City for approval prior to
platting; and ribbon curb treatment will be provided on Vihlen Road t~om project entrance to Upsala Road.
B. Mayor Dale reported there b_ave been memos issued from himself, the City Manager, Diane Crews, and
Jan Dougherty regarding office hours/work schedules. In 1997 the City Commission established a policy that the work week
expanded from 37.5 to 40 hours a week and established work hours as 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P.M. Former City Manager Bill
Simmons issued a memo to the Department Heads establishing flexible work hours, however, he failed to copy the Commission.
Mayor Dale said that he recently attempted to contact certain Department Heads and was unsuccessful because they weren't
at work at 8:00 A.M., and learned that employees were using flexible hours. He said that Department Heads should set the
example and should begin work at 8:00 A.M. and that it is unfair to show favoritism.
Commissioner Eckstein said that the City Manager is responsible for managing his employees and the City's
Charter precludes the Commission from being involved in day to day operations. Mayor Dale said the Commission established
policy regarding the hours that City Hall is open and he doesn't consider it to be day to day operations.
City Manager VanDerworp said that other than the times Mayor Dale has needed to speak with a Department
Head between the hours of S:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. and they weren't present, he has had no complaints regarding work hours.
Generally, when it comes to work hours, the areas should be covered fi.om 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., unequivocally. If he receives
complaints from the Commission or citizens that good service is not being received because certain people's work hours are
different, then he takes care of the situation immediately. However, he has not received any complaints. The Mayor has wanted
answers to questions between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. and they were handled. He said he asked the Department Heads that
were using flexible schedules if there was any inconvenience to be at work between the hours of 8:00 and 5:00, because the
Mayor ot~en comes in at 8:00 and has questions, and they said no, that the Mayor is one of their customers and they would make
sure he was satisfied. The philosophy he expects his Directors to have is that flexibility is appropriate for employees who can't
make it to work at 8:00 because of getting children to school or day care, as long as there are others who can cover the area.
Accommodating a good employee causes him or her to be more productive. There are jobs that don't allow flexibility: field
crews, police sh/fts, and fire shifts. As long as the customer is served and complaints are handled, his philosophy is to provide
flex time. It is the number two incentive for employees in the work force today.
Commissioner Eckstein asked Mayor Dale if this situation would have been brought up if the Department Heads
had been at his disposal at 8:00 A.M. Mayor Dale replied that he doesn't want them at his disposal, but if he can't get them,
then the public that needs to get them can't get them. The situation probably would have still come up because there have been
lots of times he couldn't get a hold of City Manager VanDerworp or Department Heads and he thought it was just because they
were busy, and didn't realize, until it happened so many times, that he began to ask pointed questions and employees told him
that their Department Heads don't come to work until 9:00 or 9:15 because they work 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.
City Manager VanDerworp said he has not heard of trouble trying to get a hold of him unless there was a cell
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phone glitch.
Commissioner Williams said that work hours orS:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. should be adhered to and when the City
Manager sees the need to permit flex time, then permit flex time as long as it is not 365 days a year.
Commissioner Eckstein said that today is the first time he has heard that there was a problem and if there is a
problem, the City Manager should get a handle on it. City Manager VanDerworp said that he hasn't heard of any problems.
After lengthy discussion, the Commission concurred that employees should work the same regular hours, 8 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M., minimum, with the City Manager to allow flexibility when necessary. Additionally, Department heads should notify
the City Manager if they will be out of the building during those hours and where they can be reached.
Mayor Dale said he doesn't have a problem getting a hold of the City Manager when he is not at City Hall and
he doesn't expect him to be at City Hall, but in the community. He also expects Department Heads to be in the community doing
their job. When he said employees should be at work from 8:00 to 5:00, he didn't mean that Department Heads should be at
He doesn't want the public or other employees to think that
City Hall, but out and about and running their department.
favoritism is being shown to certain employees.
City. Manager's briefing.
Attest:
None given.
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 Monday, December 11, 2000,
at 7:00 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 Randy Jones
City Attorney William L. Colben
City Manager Anthony VanDerworp
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Citizen participation.
Mary Greenwell, 2109 Magnolia Avenue, Sanford, distributed to the Commission folders containing information
entitled '~rpose of the Transportation Element ss9/-5.019(1)", "City of Sanford Chapter 2: Transportation element (Reference
ss9J-5.019, FAC), and "State law 163.3180 Concurrency.-." She reported that a few weeks ago she appeared before the
Commission end tried to explain concerns of a great many people regarding the present traffic situation and the future plans for
downtown Sanford. She stated that the Commission could read the information at its leisure and noted the highlighted portions.
Approval of minutes.
Commissioner Lessard moved to approve the M;mutes of November 27, 2000 Work Session and Regular Meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Willjams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public heating to consider use of funds to be received under a U.S. Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant Program: the LLEB Grant Advisory Committee recommends the purchase of police equipment. Recommended
by the Police Chief and the City Manager. Ad published November 1, 2000. Continued from November 13, 2000.
City Manager VanDerworp reported the $143,079 Grant is for equipment, laptop computers, mobile computer
terminals and any other associated hard/soetware needed for the Police Department. The Grant requires City matching funds in
the amount of $14,308, which has been budgeted.
Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to,
the use ofU. S. Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds. No one appeared.
Commissioner W'flliams moved to approve the use of the funds. 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 Jones Aye
Public bearing to consider proposed Orlando Sanford Airport Development of Regional Impact. and approve
Development Order No. 00-0047. Ad published October 11 and November 3, 2000. Recommended by the City Manager.
Mayor Dale reported the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the Orlando Sanford Airport
Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and the associated Development Order. The East Central Florida Regional Planning
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Council unanimously approved the DRI and adopted final recommendations last week.
Mayor Dale reported that O~ando Sanford Airport Executive Director Victor White was present to answer
questions, and that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, the proposed
Orlando Sanford Airport Development of Regional Impact. No one appeared.
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Development Order No. 00-0047 with conditions for the O~ando
Sanford Airport Development of Regional Impact. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carded by vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public heating and second reading of Ordinance No. 3585 to annex 27.8 acres of property lying between Vihlen Road
and Dogwood Drive extended easterly and between Vihlen Road and Upsala Road (940 & 950 Vihlen Road): Ed and
Nancy Turner and Thomas and Sandra Wilkes, owners. Ad published November 29 and December 6, 2000. Recommended
by the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3585 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3585. No one appeared.
Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3585, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, 27.8 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN VIHLEN ROAD AND
DOGWOOD DRIVE EXTENDED EASTERLY AND BETWEEN VIHLEN ROAD AND
UPSALA ROAD; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public heating and second reading of Ordinance No. 3586 to fezone 27.8 acres of property lying between Vihlen Road
and Dogwood Drive extended easterly and between Vihlen Road and Upsala Road (940 & 950 Vihlen Road) from AG,
Agricultural, to SR-1, Single Family Residential, and approve Development Order No. 00-0043; Ed and Nancy Turner
and Thomas and Sandra Wilkes, owners. Ad published November 29, 2000. Recommended by the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3586 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3586. No one appeared.
Mayor Dale read the conditions outlined in Development Order No. 00-0043: (a) All properties directly abutting
the Idyllwilde Subdivision are to be a minimum of 10,000 square feet. (b) Minimum living area and building size of each
residence is to be no less than 1,500 square feet in area as required in SR- 1AA. ( c ) With the exception of Lots 37 and 38 which
shal! have access to Dogwood Drive, access to the subdivision shall be from Vihlen Road. No access to Dogwood Drive is
alloxyed for all lots other than 37 and 38 as noted. (d) A white vinyl fence, 6 feet high, shall be constructed in specific areas per
the [onceptual Plan referenced in (f), below, including but not limited to the western property line and along lots adjoining
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Idyllwilde lots. Such fence shall be constructed as part of the subdivision improvements, i.e., not as a condition of CO for each
house. Fence specifications shall be as approved by the City Commission. (e) No two-family dwellings are to be established
within this subdivision. (f) General Layout of the subdivision for the subject property shall be generally as set forth in Exhibit
"A" entitled Crown Colony Single Family Subdivision Conceptual Zoning/Site Plan dated November 21, 2000. (g) The house
on proposed lot 37 shall be a single family dwelling. The existing structure (bungalow) shall be demolished. (h) Lot 39 shall
not tw~cess Dogwood Drive; Lot 39 shall access the cul-de-sac; Lot 39 access to Dogwood Drive shall be dedicated to the City.
(i) To the maximum extent feasible, the rear drainage of Lots 5 and 6, Idyllwilde III shall be corrected. 0) Lots 70, I, 2, and 3
shall have a wall adjacent to Vihlen Road plus an entry feature into the development from Vihlen Road. (k) Lot 32 shall be
restricted to a single story residence. (I) Deed restrictions and covenants shall be submitted to the City for approval prior to
platting. (m) Ribbon curb treatment shall be provided on Vihlen Road from project entrance to Upsala Road. These items
address the concerns of property owners in the Idyllwilde Subdivision.
Mayor Dale distributed brochures of various types of fencing to the Commission and to Mrs. Dennison.
The engineer/architect of the subdivision was present to answer questions and stated he would like to have the
style, or equal, stipulated as a condition of the Development Order. He recommended a PVC tongue and groove style.
The Commission briefly reviewed the brochures. Mayor Dale said the style didn't have to be decided tonight,
but would be approved by the Commission at Site Plan Approval, and requested that the Commissioners review the brochures.
The engineer also requested that a condition of the Development Order be that the City will not require the
development to provide sew service drainage on VLhlen Road. It is a condition that would be difficult to meet. Mayor Dale said
it would be worded that if the County pennits the mad to be built under the auspices of the St. Johns River Water Management
District with open graded coal mix, then the City would accept that, provided there is ribbon curbing.
Mrs. Dennison asked about the fence along lot 39. Mayor Dale said it hasn't been addressed and could be
brought up at site plan approval.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3586, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID
AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF 27.8 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN VIHLEN ROAD AND DOGWOOD DRIVE EXTENDED EASTERLY AND
BETWEEN VIHLEN ROAD AND UPSALA ROAD, FROM AG, AGRICULTURAL, TO SR-
1, SINGLE FAMII,Y DWELLING RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
and approve Development Order No. 00-0043. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 3589 to consider closing, vacating, and abandoning Prospect Drive
lying between Florida Street/27th Street and Airport Boulevard and between Good Avenue extended northerly and U.S.
Hwy. 17-92/Orlando Drive and retaining same as an easement: Kenneth B. Wheeler, applicant. Ad published November
29, 2000. Recommended by the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3589 was read by rifle. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
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present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3589. No one appeared.
Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3589, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, AND
ABANDONING PROSPECT DRIVE LYING BETWEEN FLORIDA STREET/27TH STREET
AND AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN GOOD AVENUE EXTENDED
NORTHERLY AND U.S. 17-92/ORLANDO DRIVE; AND ESTABLISHING A DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE EixTFIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY; 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 Jones Aye
Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 3598 to annex 1.02 acres of property lying between Celery Avenue
and East 20th Street and between Brisson Avenue and Water Street: Kenneth DeFoe and Bates Reed, owners. Ad published
November 29 and December 6, 2000. Recommended by the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3598 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3598. No one appeared.
Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3598, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, A 1.02 ACRE PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN CELERY AVENUE AND EAST 20TM STREET AND BETWEEN BRISSON
AVENUE AND WATER STREET; .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:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 3599 to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Future Land Use
Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan. and changing the designation of 3.$2 +/- acres of property lying between
Americana Boulevard and East Lake Mary Boulevard and between Rolling Hills Drive and O~ando Drive from FIDR.
High Density Residential to GC, General Commercial: Huntington Property of Unv., Inc., owner. Robert M. Bedard, Wal-
Mart Stores East, Inc., applicant. Ad published November 29, 2000. Recommended by the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3599 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3599. No one appeared.
Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3599, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3079 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY
3.52_+ ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN AMERICANA BOULEVARD AND EAST
LAKE MARY BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN ROLLING HILLS DRIVE AND ORLANDO
DRIVE, FROM HDP,, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GC, GENERAL 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 Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 3600 to rezone 3.52 +/- acres of property lying between Americana
Boulevard and East Lake Mary Boulevard and between Rolling Hills Drive and Orlando Drive from MR-2. Multiple
Family Residential to GC-2, General Commercial. Huntington Property of Unv, Inc., owner. Robert M. Bedard, Wal-Mart
Stores East, Inc, applicant. Ad published November 29, 2000. Recommended by the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3600 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would
hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3600. No one appeared.
Commissioner Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3600, 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 3.52_+ ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN AMERICANA BOULEVARD AND EAST LAKE MARY BOULEVARD AND
BETWEEN ROLLING HILLS DRIVE AND ORLANDO DRIVE, FROM MR-2, MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO GC-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL; 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 Jones Aye
Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3601 to rezone 9.97 acres of property lying between Americana
Boulevard and East Lake Mary Boulevard and between Rolling Hills Drive and Orlando Drive. from MR-2. Multiple
Family Residential. to GC-2 General Commercial: Huntington Properties, owner; Ron Howse, applicant. Ad published
November 5, 2000. Recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the
City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3601 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3601. No one appeared.
Commissioner Williams moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3601, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID
AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF 9.97 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING
BETWEEN AMERICANA BOULEVARD AND EAST LAKE MARY BOULEVARD AND
BETWEEN ROLLING HILLS DRIVE AND ORLA2'~DO DRIVE, FROM MR-2, MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO GC-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL; 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 Jones Aye
Public heating and first reading of Ordinance No. 3603 to consider closing. vacating. and abandoning the 14' wide
north-south alley lying between W. 3rd Street and W. 4th Street and between Myrtle Avenue and Elm Avenue: James
Terwilleger, Jr. and James Dunn, applicants. Ad published November 26, 2000, property owners notified November 17, 2000,
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property posted November 20, 2000. Recommended by the Plans Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning,
and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3603 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons
present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3603. Har~ett Boyd, 3112 W. Lake Mary Boulevard, reported that
she owns the property next the property requested to be vacated and has no objection to the vacate, but wants a five foot chain
link fence between the properties.
Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3603, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORID& CLOSING, VACATING, AND
ABANDONING THAT CERTAIN 14' WIDE NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LYING BETWEEN
W. 3p'v STREET AND W. 4TM STREET AND BETWEEN MYRTLE AVENUE AND ELM
AVENUE; AND RESERVING A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE
ENTIRE ALLEY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Mayor Dale concluded the public hearing portion of the meeting.
Board appointments/reappointments.
Central Examining Board. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported there will be one vacancy on the Board
beginning January 10, 2001. The Commission took no action on this Board.
PERC. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported the terms of George Wallace and Patrick Stenstrom expire on
December 31, 2000. Commissioner Lessard moved to affirm the City Manager's reappointment of Mr. Wallace and Mr.
Stenstrom to the 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 Jones Aye
Planning & Zoning Commission. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported there is a vacancy on the Board due
to the resignation of Timothy Hudson. Commissioner Lessard moved to appoint Rami Yosefian to the Board. Seconded by
Commissioner Williams.
Commissioner Eckstein reported the gentlemen interviewed for this Board during today' s Work Session are very
qualified and recommended the Board be expanded to allow for three alternate members and to name Mr. Huber, Mr. Lowell,
and Mr. Vaughn as the alternates. Mayor Dale requested the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to provide three alternate
members to the Board. City Attomey Colbert said that once the ordinance is adopted, the three individuals could be named.
The motion was carded by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Police Officers' Retirement System Board. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported there is a vacancy on the
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Board due to a resignation. Commissioner Lessard moved to appoint Bill Kirchhoffto the Board. Seconded by Commissioner
Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
,.,. Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Firetighten' Retirement System Board. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported there is a vacancy on the Board
due to a resignation. Commissioner Eckstein moved to appoint Bill Kirchhoff to the 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 Jones Aye
Condemnation Status Report/extension requests.
Community Development Director Charles Rowe reported the title search has been received for Condemnation
Report No. 00-05, 1108 Holly Avenue, and letters are being sent to interested parties. A letter received from Mrs. Hayes,
owner, requested additional time until February 12, 2001, to make necessary repairs. On recommendation of the Director of
Community Development, Commissioner Eckstein moved to grant an extension until February 12, 2001. 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 Jones Aye
[Commissioner Jones briefly left the meeting and remrned.]
Mr. Rowe recommended that Condemnation Report No. 00-01, 1324 Oleander Avenue, be granted an extension
until March 31, 2001, provided the property is secured and clean-up of junk and debris is completed prior to December 11,
2000. He reported that Staff took pictures of the property while the Commission was in Work Session today and they show
that the property has not been boarded. He spoke with the property owners before tonight' s meeting and was told the property
has been boarded.
Stephanie Krawczynski and 1.17~ie Hill, property owners, reported the property has been cleaned and was secured
earlier this evening.
" Mayor Dale said that Mr. Rowe would make an inspection of the property tomorrow and if the property has been
cleaned and secured, the Commission will consider an extension. Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize an extension until
March 31, 2001, on the contingency that inspection of the property reveals that is has been cleaned and secured. Seconded by
Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
The Commission next discussed the property at 1219 Park Avenue. Mr. Kowe reported the property owner has
removed the fuel tanks from the property and is waiting for clearance from the State. The City has not conducted a final
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inspection.
First reading of Ordinance No. 3602 to annex .76 acres of property lying between East 281h Place and 291h Street and
between Palmetto Avenue and Magnolia Avenue (320 291h Street): Barbara Jackson, owner. Recommended by the Plans
Review Committee, the Director of Engineering & Planning, and the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 3602 was read by title. Commissioner Jones moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3602,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE
CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID
ORDINANCE, 0.76 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN EAST 28Ta PLACE AND
29Ta STREET AND BETWEEN PALMETTO AVENUE AND MAGNOLIA 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 Jones Aye
Request for additional construction funds for the Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium renovations and additions
project. in an amount up to $144.138 to provide sufficient funds for base bid. 5% contingency. utility. impact fees and
any unforseen conditions during the construction: transfer from General Fund Reserves will be determined at the end of the
project.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eekstein moved to approve the request for additional
construction funds. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Will jams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Eekstein requested that Consent Agenda Item #4, Approve insurance premium for sexual
harassment coverage, be removed for separate consideration. Commissioner Wittiaras requested that Consent Agenda Item #5,
Approve request to submit 3 Com Corporation Urban Challenge Program Grant Application, be removed for separate
consideration.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved on Consent Agenda Items 1-3, as
follows:
Approve settlement of Workers' Compensation claim of Calvin Smith, in the amount of $6,000 inclusive of
attomey fees, to resolve this presumption claim.
Accept bid for concession stand operator, from Concession by Wilks, second highest bidder for Bid #00/01-02;
the City will receive a lump sum of $1,600.
Accept bid for Narcissus Avenue sewer extension, from Ryan Inc. Eastern, lowest bidder for Bid IFB #00/01-04,
in the amount of $964,934.35, pending submission of all appropriate contract documents and approval from
FDEP in accordance with the State Revolving Loan Program.
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Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Willjams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
,,, Commissioner Jones Aye
Approve insurance premium for sexual harassment coverage in the amount of $12.500. as proposed by Arthur J.
Ga!lagher & Co. Recommended by the City Manager.
Commissioner Eckstein asked if it was necessary to have sexual harassment coverage and whether the Broker
"- reviewed the policy. Human Resources Director Joe Denaro reported that from a standpoint of training, it reduces the City' s
exposure and liability in the event that a claim will occur. There have been cases recently in other cities where the cities were
found liable. The Broker has reviewed the City's coverage and determined there were gaps. In response to Commissioner
Eckstein's question whether the City needs this type of coverage, City Attorney Colbert replied these are the types of claims that
are often made, and more can be spent on defending a lawsuit than it would cost for the coverage. Commissioner Eckstein
moved to approve the insurance premium for sexual harassment coverage in the mount of $12,500, as proposed by Arthur J.
Gallagher & Co. Seconded by Commissioner W'tlliams. Mayor Dale said he would like to know what is covered by the policy.
Finance Director Donna Watt reported the certificate is covered under the errors and omissions portion of the policy as it was
in the Florida League of Cities. When the new broker was securing the coverages, the company did not have the City' s
Personnel Rules and Regulations in time to review them to quote on the coverage, therefore, it is coming as a separate item.
The coverage is for $1 million. In response to Mayor Dale' s question whether the City had ever had a sexual harassment case,
Attorney Colbert replied that there has been correspondence in times past, however, he didn't recall it reaching the point of
litigation. There have been claims and arguments made on more than one occasion. In response to Commissioner Lessard's
question whether the policy encompasses legal fees, Attorney Colbert replied that normally if there is coverage, defense is
provided. He has not been requested to analyze the policy. Mayor Dale said he would like to see the policy. Ms. Watt said the
policy has not been received. The Commission concurred that Ms. Watt obtain the policy and review it with the Commission
at a Work Session, and to place it on an Agenda for consideration. Commissioner Eckstein withdrew his motion.
Approve request to submit 3 Com Corporation Urban Challenge Program Grant Application to establish a pilot
program at Grooms Academy of Information Technology to demonstrate the benefit to the community of improved
communication between the school and parents. community members. and business representatives: grant provides for
the purchase of 3 Com hardware. softwa~:e. and/or professional services in the amount of $100.000: no City funds or
"" match is required. Recommended by the City Manager.
Commissioner Williams moved to approve the request with the addition of Bethune Cookman College to the list
of colleges, and to add the Sanford-Seminole Chamber of Commerce and the O~ando African-American Chamber of Commerce
to the list of chambers of commerce. Seconded by Commissioner Eekstein and earfled by vote of the Commission as follows:
"' Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye
Commissioner Eekstein Aye
Commissioner Williams Aye
Commissioner Lessard Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Add-on items.
Paw Park. Commissioner Lessard moved to authorize construction to begin on Option I, as discussed at today's
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Work Session, and to rename the park '~aw Park" per the name and logo presented, with the understanding that Howard Jeffdes
and the Paw Park group will present a final interior site plan to the Commission. 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 Jones Aye
Information only.
1. Police Department Status Report on police activities November 16 through November 30, 2000. This
item was noted under the City Manager's Report.
City Attorney's Report.
1. Cameron City Groves property. City Attorney Colbert reported that the sale has been closed, documents
have been returned, and disbursements were made November 30, 2000.
2. Wheeler property. The City Attorney reported the money is in escrow and he expects the sale to close
and the money to be disbursed shortly.
Mayor Dale requested that the City Manager, CommiSsion Liaison, and the Utility Director remind him to contact
Mr. Jaffer and Mr. Kirchhoff about the annexation 0fthe site the City purchased.
City C!erk's Report.
City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported that a Mirade Grow Fert'dizer commercial was filmed in downtown Sanford
last week, and it went well.
City Manager's Report.
1. City Manager VanDenvurp reported that today' s Agenda includes the Police Department Status Report
and a draft Police Department House Check Service Policy. He asked the Commission to review and submit comments/changes
to Chief Tooley, and Staff will compile a final policy for Commission approval.
2. Police Department job vacancies. The City Manager reported that from January 1, 2000, to November
30, 2000, there were 27 total vacancies during different periods of time; 11 vacancies were just untilled positions; 16 officers
separated for various reasons. During the same time period 25 officers were hired, which leaves 2 vacancies from last year's
strength; 4 of the 10 new positions have been filled; the 4 special tactical unit officers positions will be filled around mid-January,
because special detail assignments are often filled through the patrol division, so once a few of the patrol officers complete their
18 week training period and can go solo, some of them can be pulled and put on a special tactical unit.
3. Meeting with Tyrnne Alexander, Mayor, Police Chief and City Manager about promotions of African_
Americans. City Manager VanDerworp reported that Mr. Alexander was contacted again to arrange a meeting but he has not
responded, and that he will follow-up. Commissioner Williams reported that Mr. Alexander will be invited to attend a round
table meeting on Thursday with the City Manager, at which the Police Department will give a presentation focused on minority
hiring and promotions.
4. The City Manager reported that Piehard Cassella, a Plants Maintenance Supervisor, just received a
Bachelor's degree from UCF, and that he is pleased.
5. The City Manager reported he will attend the Seminole County Commission meeting tomorrow morning
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regarding the 17-92 projects and annual report, and the conference center location in the City of Sanford.
6. The City Manager reported a very rough draft Annual Citizens' Report is in the Commissioner's envelope;
pictures and graphics will be added later; and asked for the Commission's comments.
City Commissioners' Reports.
Mayor Dale, City Manager VanDerworp, and Finance Director Donna Wart presented Jerry Heman with a
plaque containing a poem for his 50th birthday.
Commissioner Eckstein - asked if there will be a Work Session December 18th. City Manager reported "yes";
Commission concurred to meet at 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner Williams - thanked Mr. Colbert for the calendar and asked for about five more.
Commissioner Lessard - stated he likes the event recaps. Reported some citizens and families are hurting this
week: Mr. Daniels', Chuck Volk's, and John Sauls'. Commissioner Williams reported she represented the City at Mr. Daniels'
funeral and read a Resolution.
Commissioner Jones - reported in the last couple of weeks he has picked up over 150 snipe signs, and these are
not new subdivision signs. Commissioner Eckstein reported this could be dangerous and urged Commissioner Jones not to pick
them up. Community Development Director Rowe reported Community Development/Code Enforcement is sending out a Code
Enforcement officer one weekend a month beginning with the past weekend.
Mayor Dale - No report.
There being no further business, the meeting was adj0umed.
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