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CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
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City Manager's Conference Room
2nd Floor
Sanford City Hall
300 North Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida
MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2006
4PM
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AGENDA
I) Discussion regarding options for City Commission redistricting, (Regular Item #9. L.) [Commission Memo 06-126]
2) Classification and Compensation Study - A Report. [Commission Memo 06- ]24]
3) Welcome Center- An Update.
4) Discussion regarding an Information Technology Strategic Plan. (Regular Item #9. M.) [Commission Memo 06- ]27]
5) Agenda Items - additional information and/or questions.
6) End the meeting.
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, January 23, 2006, at
4 PM, in the City Manager's Conference Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Mayor Linda Kuhn
Vice Mayor Dr. Velma Williams
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Randy Jones (present at 4: 16 PM)
Commissioner Jack T. Bridges
City Manager Robert (Sherman) YehI
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot
City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty
Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Porter
Mayor Kuhn called the Work Session to order at 4:06 PM.
City Manager YehI introduced Jamie Toole, Executive Director, South Coast League Professional Baseball, and
Chris Allen, Chief Operating Officer, who briefly discussed the league and its request to use the Stadium. Mr. YehI said that
a proposal will be submitted to the Commission after further review and after meeting with representatives of the Sanford River
Rats.
I) Discussion regarding options for City Commission redistricting. (Regular Item #9. L.) [Commission Memo 06- ]26]
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot reviewed five options for City Commission redistricting, and
recommended option five which would engage the entire electorate of the City in the process and would include community
meetings and formulation of a final recommendation for presentation to the Commission for action. [Commissioner Jones
joined the meeting during the review.] [Attorney Groot left the meeting.]
2) Classification and Compensation Study - A Report. [Commission Memo 06-]24]
Human Resources Director Sheryl Chapman reviewed qualifications of Human Resource Management Partners,
Inc., the consultant for the classification and compensation study.
3) Welcome Center - An Update.
Mr. YehI distributed and discussed a letter from Public Works Director Tom George to Acting County Manager
Don Fisher, regarding the Interlocal Agreement for Joint Use of the old post office building on 1st Street. He said that a lease
submitted to the Welcome Center representatives should be finalized tomorrow, and that the commitment from the group is
to promote events allover Sanford, but its location will automatically highlight the downtown restaurants and shops.
4) Discussion regarding an Information Technology Strategic Plan. (Regular Item #9. M.) [Commission Memo 06- ]27]
Mr. YehI reviewed the draft proposal prepared by the Florida League of Cities for the development of a strategic
technology plan which will cover all aspects of the technology supporting the City including governance functions, technology
infrastructure, supporting applications, and voice communications. He asked for authorization to proceed with development
of the contract, subject to legal review. Action will be taken on this item at tonight's Regular Meeting.
5) Agenda Items - additional information and/or questions.
Mayor Kuhn reported that she, Mr. YehI, and Assistant City Attorney Groot took a trip to Tallahassee to discuss
the farmer's market site for the public safety complex, and said that the site is no longer available for use by the City.
Police Chief Brian Tooley provided an update regarding action taken in response to a citizen's complaint about
the Women's Club. The Club's property manager has agreed to hire an off duty police officer who will monitor rental contracts
for use of the building and handle any problems.
Mr. YehI reported that the replica ship "The Nina" will be moored in Memorial Park from February 9 _ 2]; tours
will be available for a nominal fee.
Mr. YehI distributed a copy of Ordinance Numbers 3970 and 3971.
Mayor Kuhn reported that last Saturday the City was officially given back the Sanford Housing Authority for
local control.
6) End the meeting.
There being no further business, the Work Session was adjourned at 5: 18 PM.
Attest:
Mayor Linda Kuhn
City Clerk
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