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021003 ws/rm min. The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, February 10, 2003, at 4:10 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Brady Lessard Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Velma Williams Commissioner Randy Jones Commissioner Art Woodruff Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot Acting City Manager Roger Dixon City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty Absent: City Manager Anthony VanDerworp City Attorney William L. Colbert The Chairman called the meeting to order. Presentation to Employee of the Month for February_ 2003. Mayor Lessard presented Gregory Clayton with the Employee of the Month Award for February 2003. Announcement. Mayor Lessard introduced the new Deputy Fire Chief, Craig Radzak. St. Johns Parkway drainage easement. Assistant City Attorney Lonnie G-root presented and discussed the First Amendment to Agreement between the City of Sanford and Eoghan N. Kelley, regarding the construction of St. Johns Parkway and permanent drainage easement. He recommended execution of the agreement as a resolve to a lawsuit fried against the City and Conklin Porter and Holmes Engineers by Mr. Kelley and Harold Hartsock, Trustee of Seminole Farms Trust IV. After discussion, the Commission concurred to take action at tonight's Regular Meeting at 8:00 P.M. [Mr. Groot left the meeting.] Interview of prospective Board appointee. Planning & Zoning Commission. No one was present to be interviewed. Sanford Airport Authority_ Annual Audit for fiscal year ending September 30. 2002. Larry Dale, President and CEO, Sanford Airport Authority, and Kelly Leafy, Manager of Audit & Accounting, McDirmit Davis Puckett & Company, LLC, presented the Sanford Airport Authority Annual Audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2002. [During the presentation, Mayor Lessard briefly left the meeting and retumed.][During the presentation, Commissioner Jones briefly left the meeting and returned.] City_ of Sanford Annual Audit for fiscal year ending September 30. 2002, Finance Director Kevin Smith and Ron Conrad, Cherry Bekaert & Holland, distributed and presented the audit results for the City of Sanford for fiscal year ending September 30, 2002. Police and Fire Pension retirement benefit multipliers, Finance Director Kevin Smith presented options for reducing the Police and Fire Pension retirement benefit multipliers. [During the discussion, Commissioner Jones briefly left the meeting and returned.] Regular Agenda Items. Add-On Items. and Other Items. Mardi Grus event. Acting City Manager Dixon reported he received a letter today fi.om the Chamber of Commerce requesting $5,000 to help fund the event. The Commission discussed using funds fi'om the 125th Anniversary account and concurred to take action at tonight's Regular Meeting. Rock-n-Racing event. Finance Director Kevin Smith requested and received a consensus f~om the Commission to use anticipated receipts fi.om the gate in the amount orS15,000 to fund some of the event. Sanford Main Street Classic Car Cruise. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2003. Mayor's briefing. Acting Ci_ty Manager's briefing. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: Mayor City Clerk cp The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on Monday, February 10, 2003, at 7:09 P.M., in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Absent: Mayor-Commissioner Brady Lessard Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Velma H. Williams Commissioner Randy Jones Commissioner Art Woodruff Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot Acting City Manager Roger Dixon City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty City Attorney William L. Colbert City Manager Anthony VanDerworp The Chairman called the meeting to order. Commissioner Jones moved to approve the Minutes of the January 23, 2003 Town Hall Public Meeting, January 27, 2003 Work Session, and January 27, 2003 Regular Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Conmfissioner W'flliams moved on the Consent Agenda as follows: (1) Approve the second modification to the lease agreement with Lake Jessup Groves, Inc.; (2) Approve change order #1 with Wal-Rose Inc. in the amount of $12,700 (City respons~le for $6,350 and Centex Homes respons~le for $6,350) for the N. White Cedar Road sewer force main project; funds available from Utility Reserves and will be transferred to account number 451-4540-536-63-47; (3) Approve purchase of two (2) vehicles budgeted from the Sheriff's Association bid for a total cost of $33,956; funds available in account number 451-4510- 536-64-02; (4) Approve purchase of one F36 Ford pickup fi'om Heintzelman's Track Center, Inc., in the amount of $28,007; funds available in accom number 001-5053-572-64-02; (5) Authorize execution of proposal fi'om Ardaman & Associates, Inc. for additional gas monitoring services at Pat Lane Landfall at rates specified, for an estimated amount not to exceed $10,412.20; funds available in account number 0014002-534-34-06; (6) Approve Phase I of the Community Redevelopment Area Drainage Assessment by Professional Engineering Consultants, in the amount of $49,990; expenditure of Lake Monroe Waterfront and Downtown Sanford Couanurdty Redevelopment Trust Funds was approved by the CRA on January 8, 2003; (7) Deny request for street closure of Country Club Road from Anderson Circle to Mayrose Drive on February 15, 2003, in conjunction with a Sweet 15 Birthday Party event; (8) Declare list of property as surplus and approve for sale at auction; (9) Authorize CPH Engineers Agreement Amendment No. 68 for preparation of State Revolving Loan application and for a review of the stormwater utility fee administrative practices, expenditures, and revenues; (10) Approve use of Neighborhood Improvement funds in the amount of $10,000 to be used for neighborhood safety projects; funds available in account number 001-9999-591- 99-65; ( 11 ) Approve Workers Compensation settlement with Larry Bridle in the amount of $ I 15,750 (inclusive of attorney's fees in the amount of $15,750); (12) Approve request for Seminole County Spring Carnival (James E. Strates Shows, Inc.) to be held on Seminole Towne Center property on February 28, 2003 through March 9, 2003; and deny request for waiver or reduction of fees; (13) Approve request for Tajki and Seminole Community Honors Parade (Tajiri Arts, Inc.) to be held on City and public property (City streets) on February 15, 2003; and approve street closure of Lake Avenue fi.om 13th Street to 16th Street; 13th Street from Lake Avenue to Persinm~n Avenue; Persimmon Avenue from 13th Street to 8th Street; and McCracken Avenue fi.om Persimmon Avenue to the railroad tracks on Saturday, February 15, 2003, fi.om 7:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.; and waive all fees except damage/cleanup deposit; (14) Approve renewal of agreement with LAS Contracting Inc. for one (1) year, for various concrete services, and approve purchase order in the amount of $80,000 for Georgetown sidewalks; funding provided through the FY 02/03 Community Development Block Grant Program; (15) Approve request for fimding the 125th Anniversary/Mardi Gras Festival special event in the amount of $5,000, to include the cost of event liability insurance in an amount not to exceed $1,300.46; funding provided fi.om the 125th Anniversary activity account; and (! 6) Approve Sanford Main Street Classic Car Cruise evem to be held on City and public property (Park Avenue) fi.om 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on February 15, 2003; and approve street closure of Park Avenue fi.om Seminole Boulevard to Fulton Street on February 15, 2003 fi.om 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye public Hearing and second readin? and approval of a Development A~m~ecment with Suncor Properties. Inc.. and authorize the Mayor to execute aB nec,~qary _Agreements and document~ Ad published February 2, 2003. Recommended by the Acting City Manager. Commissioner Jones moved to approve the Development Agreement with Suncor Properties, Inc., and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary Agreements and documents. Seconded by Commissioner Williams. After discussion, Commissioner Jones amended his motion and Commissioner W'flliams amended her second to change page 3, number 9, to inalude that said easement shall provide parking spaces on the east side and west side of the road between City Hall and Myrtle Avenue, which shall be open to development and the public. The motion was carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Nay Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Approve Community_ Redevelopment Agency development aaaintance award to Suncor Properties Inc.. and authorize the CRA Chairman to execute ali necessary_ Agreements and documents. Recorded by the Acting City Manager. Commissioner Williams moved to approve Community Redevelopment Agency development assistance award to Suncor Properties, Inc., and to authorize the CRA Chairman to execute all necessary Agreements and documents. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Nay Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Pllblic Hearine and first readin? of Ordinance No. 3772 to vacate the ten foot (10q rear yard utility_ easement located on Lot 7. Mayfa~ Club Phase I. addressed as 162 Golfside Circle: Jennifer C. Kelley, owner/applicant. Applicant notified January 24, 2003; property posted January 27, 2003; Ad published January 26, 2003. Recommended by the Director of Planning and Community Development and the Acting City Manager. Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3772. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Public Hearing and first re. ding of Ordinance No. 3774 to rezone 16.29 acres of property. _lying between Iowa Avenue and Narcissus Avenue and between Old Monroe Road and CR 15 from AG. Agriculture to PD. Planned Development (DeBoer Industrial Park~343 Monroe Road~: Keller Outdoor Inc., owner; Thomas Daly, Daly Design Group, applicant. Ad published January 5, 2003. Recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission, Director of Planning and Community Development, and the Acting City Manager, subject to conditions and stipulations of Development Order No. 03-0003. Commissioner Jones moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3774. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Public Hearing to consider condemnation of 1505 W. 1 lth Street. Condemnation Report No. 03-03. Vermeil Johnson. owner: 1609 W. 14th Street. Condemnation Report No. 03-04. Romeo Revanales. owner: 1905 W. 9th Street. C0n~d~mn~llofl Report No. 03-05. Katherine Gaskln. Jerry_ Jones. and Eienora Cashaw Et aL owners: and 1808 Reddinu pl~e~. Condemnation Report No. 03416. Dogie Gaines c/o Mildred Rogers. owners. The Director of Planning & Community Development and the Acting City Manager recommend the structures be found unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary_ or nninhabitable, to condemn said structures, and to _tqve the owners thirty_ (30) days to repair or demolish: if property owners fail to effect such demolition and removal or repair within said thirW_ (30~ day period, the City_ shah demolish and remove the boildln_~ and/or structures, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative qosts, will be assessed as a lien _aga~st the properties. Owners notified January 9, 2003; properties posted January 9, 2003; ads published January 29 and February 5, 2003. 1505 W. llth Street. Condemnation Report No. 03-03. Commissioner Jones moved to find the structure unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, to condemn said structure, and to give the owner thirty (30) days to repair or demolish; ifproperty owner fails to effect such demolition and removal or repair within said thirty (30) day period, the City shah demolish and remove the building and/or structure, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative Seconded by Commissioner Woodruff and carried by vote of the costs, will be assessed as a lien against the property. Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner W'dliams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye 1609 W, 14th Street. Condemnation Report No. 03-04. Commissioner Jones moved to find the structure unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, to condemn said structure, and to give the owner thirty (30) days to repair or demolish; if property owner fails to effect such demolition and removal or repair within said thirty (30) day period, the City shall demolish and remove the building and/or structure, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative costs, will be assessed as a lien against the property. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye 1905 W. 9th Street. Condemnation Report No, 03-05. Commissioner Jones moved to find the structure unsafe, dilapidated, tmsanitary or uninhabitable, to condemn said structure, and to give the owners thirty (30) days to repair or demolish; if property owners fail to effect such demolition and removal or repair within said thirty (30) day period, the City shall demolish and remove the building and/or structure, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative costs, will be assessed as a lien against the properties. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye 1808 Redding Place. Condemnation Report No. 03-06, Commissioner Jones moved to find the structure unsafe, dilapidated, unsanitary or uninhabitable, to condemn said structure, and to give the owners thirty (30) days to repair or demolish; if property owners fail to effect such demolition and removal or repair within said thirty (30) day period, the City shall demolish and remove the building and/or structure, and the actual cost of said removal and disposal, including administrative costs, will be assessed as a lien against the properties. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruff and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye First Amendment to ~Agreement between CRv of Sanford and Eoghan N. Kelley (construction of St. Johns Parkway aha n . Approval recommended by Acting City Manager. Commissioner Williams moved to approve the First Amendment to the Agreement, with conditions stipulated. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Plannin_o & Zonin~ Cnmmiaainn_ Coitutfissioner Woodruffmoved to appoint Richard F. Huber to the Board. The motion died for lack of a second. After discussion, Commissioner Jones moved to appoint Brian Volk fi~om alternate to fi~ll time Board member. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Commissioner Jones moved to appoint Richard F. Huber and Eddie R. Green as alternate Board members. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Condemnation status report: extension re~_uests. Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner W'flliams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize a ninety (90) day extension for 1605 Peach Avenue, Condemnation Report No. 01-14, Clontha Hampton, Edward DuPree, Judy Daniels, Bridgette Perry, and Iris Smith, owners. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Commissioner Jones moved to authorize a forty-five (45) day extension for 1016 Mangoustine Avenue, Condemmtion Report No. 02-18, Emmanuel Hillery, owner. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Adopt Resolution No. 1921 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to provide for the deletion of one (1) Financial Reporting Manager in the Finance and Administrative Services Department: deletion of one (D Maintenance Worker I position in the Public Works Department. Streets Division. and the deletion of one (1) Maintenance Worker 1I position in the Public Works Department. Stormwater Division. and the addition of one (1) Foreman Position in the Public Works De_~rtment. Stormwater Division. Recommended by the Human Resources Director and the Acting City Manager. Commissioner Jones moved to adopt Resolution No. 1921. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Adopt Resolution No. 1922 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan to provide for the addition of the Interim City_ Manager position. Recommended by the Human Resources Director and the Acting City Manager. Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 1922. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Adopt Resolution No. 1923 to formally_ name Memorial Park_ Recommended by the Acting City Manager. After discussion, Commissioner Eckstein moved to table Resolution No. 1923. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Re: March 4. 2003 Regular Election: Commissioner Eckstein moved to appoint Election Clerks, Inspectors and Deputies as listed in the Election Proclamation and to authorize the Mayor to issue the Election Proclamation. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Commissioner Eckstein moved to delegate canvassing board duties to Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Jones, City Clerk Janet Dougherty, and Deputy City Clerk Rachel Camicelli. Seconded by Commissioner Woodruffand carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Commissioner Eckstein moved to establish the time of 12:00 o'clock Noon for the Special Meeting on March 5, 2003 to accept and certify election results. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Commissioner Eckstein moved to establish 7:00 P.M. as the time for the Special Meeting on April 8, 2003 to swear in the newly elected Commissioners. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: City_ Attorney's ReporL Mayor-Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Woodruff Aye Actine City_ Manager's Re_nor~, City_ Commissioners' Re_norms. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: Mayor City Clerk cp