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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Session in the
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on February 25, 1985.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner John Y. Mercer
Commissioner Milton E. Smith
Commissioner David T. Farr
Commissioner Bob Thomas
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Requests submitted for water service, and annexation when the property becomes
contiguous to the City Limits, as follows:
Lot 60, Wolfer's Lake View Terrace, Plat Book 10, Page 66, Public Records
of Seminole County, Florida. Edward I. and Norma J. Reed, owners.
Lot 39 and the South 40 feet of Lot 40, Wolfer's Lake View Terrace, Plat
Book 10, Page 66, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Victoria
A. and Richard D. Fordham, owners.
Lot 58, Wolfer's Lake View Terrace, Plat Book 10, Page 66, Public
Records of Seminole County, Florida. Eduardo Urgelles, owner.
The City Manager submitted a recommendation to approve the annexations, if the City
Commission approves the water connections.
Commissioner Mercer moved to authorize the water connections, provided the
petitioners pay all costs for extension of the water lines, and all'applicable connection
fees with proper annexation petitions. Seconded by Commissioner Smith .and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Farr, seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried,
Ordinance No. 1743, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING,
VACATING, AND ABANDONING A NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LYING
BETWEEN llTH STREET AND 12TH STREET AND BETWEEN HOLLY
AVENUE AND MAPLE AVENUE, RESERVING A UTILITY EASEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
A public hearing was held in accordance with Notice published in the Evening
Herald on February 14, 1985, as follows:
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at
the Commission Room in the City Hall in the City of Sanford,
Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on February 25, 1985, to consider
the adoption of an ordinance by the City of Sanford, Florida,
title of which is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1741
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1097 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A
ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF U. S. HIGHWAY 17-92 (S. R.
15-600) AND LAKE MINNIE DRIVE FROM MR-1 (MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING) DISTRICT TO GC-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SERVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
Ail parties in interest and citizens shall have an
opportunity to be heard at said hearing.
By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida.
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
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ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a
decision made with respect to any matter considered at
the above meeting or hearing, he may need a verbatim
record of the proceedings, including the testimony and
evidence, which record is not provided by the City of
Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
H. N. Tamm, Jr., City Clerk
By:
Rosa M. Rotundo
Deputy City Clerk
Publish: February 14, 1985.
Ordinance No. 1741, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1097 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A
ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF U. S. HIGHWAY 17-92 (S.R.
15-600) AND LAKE MINNIE DRIVE FROM MR-1 (MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING) DISTRICT TO GC-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of February 11, 1985, was next placed on
final reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would
hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed
adoption of Ordinance No. 1741. No one appeared.
Commissioner Smith moved on the passage and adoption of Ordinance No. 1741.
Seconded by Commissioner Mercer and carried.
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 1741, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1097 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A
ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF U. S. HIGHWAY 17-92 (S.R.
15-600) AND LAKE MINNIE DRIVE FROM MR-1 (MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING) DISTRICT TO GC-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
A public hearing was held in accordance with Notice published in the Evening
Herald on February 14, 1985, as follows:
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at
the Commission Room in the City Hall in the City of Sanford,
Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on February 25, 1985, to consider
the adoption of an ordinance by the City of Sanford, Florida,
title of which is as follows: ~
ORDINANCE NO. 1742
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1097 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A
ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN SILVER
LAKE DRIVE EXTENDED EASTERLY AND HIGHWAY AND BETWEEN
INGRAHAM AVENUE EXTENDED NORTHERLY AND THE SEABOARD COAST
LINE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM AD (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT
TO MI-2 (MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ail parties in interest and citizens shall have an
opportunity to be heard at said hearing.
By order of the City Commission of the.City of Sanford,
Florida.
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ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a
decision made with respect to any matter considered at
the above meeting or hearing, he may need a verbatim
record of the proceedings, including the testimony and
evidence, which record is not provided by the City of
Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
H. N. Tatum, Jr., City Clerk
By:
Rosa M. Rotundo
Deputy City Clerk
Publish: February 14, 1985.
Ordinance No. 1742, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1097 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A
ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN SILVER
LAKE DRIVE EXTENDED EASTERLY AND HIGHWAY AND BETWEEN
INGRAHAM AVENUE EXTENDED NORTHERLY AND THE SEABOARD COAST
LINE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM AD (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT
TO MI-2 (MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of February 11, 1985, was next plaCed on
final reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would
hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed
adoption of Ordinance No. 1742.
Garnett White, 200 West First Street, Sanford, Florida, appeared to support the
adoption of said ordinance.
Commissioner Farr moved on the passage and adoption of Ordinance No. 1742.
Seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried.
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 1742, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1097 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A
ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN SILVER
LAKE DRIVE EXTENDED EASTERLY AND HIGHWAY AND BETWEEN
INGRAHAM AVENUE EXTENDED NORTHERLY AND THE SEABOARD COAST
LINE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM AD (AGRICULTURAL) DISTRICT
TO MI-2 (MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
On motion of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Farr and carried,
Minutes of February 11, 18, 20 and 21, 1985 were approved.
Commissioner Mercer moved to remove from table, consideration of request from Mr.
Sid Levy for water service and annexation of the Flea World property lying between Highway
17-92 and Sunland Estates. Seconded by Commissioner Smith and crried.
Commissioner Mercer moved to deny Mr. Levy's request. Seconded by Commissioner
Smith and carried.
Commissioner Mercer moved to remove from table, consideration of request from Mrs.
Wanda Bankowski, 801 Santa Barbara Drive, Sanford, Florida, for a waiver to permit them to
replace a mobile home, which is a non-conforming use, on their property, for her and her
husband to live in after they sell their house, which is on the same property. Seconded by
Commissioner Farr and carried.
Commissioner Mercer moved to deny the request. Seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried.
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The City Manager reported that Mr. Elliott Smith, Director of the Sanford Housing
Authority, declined the invitation to meet with the City Commission to discuss his request
for the City's concurrance on the existing need and financial feasibility of the Authority's
1985 Application for Federal Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program Funding for
modernizing five projects, submitted at meeting of February 11, 1985. Further, Mr. Smith
has said all he wants is a letter from the City that the Sanford Housing Authority's program
would not conflict with any municipal program. Commissioner Mercer moved to authorizet he
City Manager to write said letter. Seconded by Commissioner Farr and carried.
Request submitted from the Sanford Airport Authority for transfers in the FY 1985
Budget in amount of $91,500.00, for Water and Sewer System Installation. On recommendation
of the City Manager, Commissioner Smith moved to authorize same. Seconded by Commissioner
Mercer and carried.
Request submitted for two street lights, one at the intersection of Wylly Avenue
and Depot Avenue and one at an un-named street one block West of said intersection. On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Farr moved to authorize same. Seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried.
Letter submitted from Mr. A. B. Peterson, III, St. Johns Realty Company, that his
client has expressed an interest in purchasing certain City property lying North of Lake
Mary Boulevard and between Hidden Lake Drive and Art Lane, further described as follows:
Begin 36.95 feet South of Northwest corner of Lot 25, run South 65° East
297.91 feet South 11° East 620.36 feet North 65° West 422.14 feet North
556.49 feet to Beginning. LAKE MINNIE ESTATES, Plat Book 6, Page 92,
according to the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. (4± acres)
The City Manager reported this is the East end of an old borrow pit owned by the City, which
the City has been filling with organic material, and the City plans to construct an elevated
water tank on the West end of the borrow pit. Commissioner Farr moved to declare the
property surplus and authorized Staff to obtain an appraisal of the property. 'Seconded by
Commissioner Smith and carried..
The City Manager submitted an Arbor Permit Fee Survey of Seminole County,
Altamonte Springs, Winter Park and Casselberry. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner Mercer moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution to
set the fee at $5.00 per acre or fraction thereof, up to a maximum of $200.00, with a
minimum fee of $5.00. Seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried over dissenting vote of
Commissioner Farr.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Farr moved to authorize the
Seminole County Ducks Unlimited to use the Civic Center, with alcoholic beverages, on March
23, 1985, after payment of the proper fee. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried.
The City Manager reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing the
Comprehensive Development Plan and needs $125.00 for materials. On recommendation of the
City Manager, Commissioner Smith moved to authorize transfer in amount of $125.00 from
Contingency to Account No. 2-01-11529-2, Non-classified Supplies. Seconded by Commissioner
Thomas and carried.
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The City Manager reported that T. J. Sierputowski, d/b/a Future Property Services,
the present contractor for maintenance of the municipal cemeteries, has not performed in a
satisfactory manner. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Smith moved to
authorize the City Manager to advertise for sealed bids for an annual contract for same
effective April 30, 1985. Seconded by Commissioner Farr and carried.
Commissioner Farr moved to authorize salary reclassifications as follows:
Jeff Monson, Recreation Department, from Recreation Superintendent D to
E, $22,002.11 annual.
Mike Kirby, Recreation Department, from Recreation Supervisor C to D,
$17,506.52 annual.
Seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried.
The City Manager submitted a tabulation of bids for resurfacing First Street from
Sanford Avenue to Oak Avenue, as follows:
B I D T A B U L A T I O N
Bid #84/85-21
ASPHALT OVERLAY - FIRST STREET
(Downtown Improvement Area)
6,547 sq. yds.
Bid Opened 2/22/85
Basic Asphalt &
Construction Corp.
C. A. Meyer Paving &
Construction Co.
Macasphalt, Inc.
Tri-State Asphalt Corp.
PRICE/SQ. YD.
COMMENCE COMPLETE
BID AMT. WORK WORK
3.50 $22,914.50 3/1/85 3/15/85
4.40 28,806.80 3/1/85 3/08/85
2.54
3/1/85 3/04/85
4.25 27,824.75 3/1/85 4/15/85
Recommend Iow bid as meeting specifications which is indicated by circled
figure.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Smith moved to accept low bid from
Macasphalt, Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Mercer and carried.
Mr. Edwin Shinholser, Attorney, P. O. Box 2279, 312 West First Street, First
Federal Building, Sanford, Florida, appeared and reported he supports President Reagan's
plan to cut the subsidy for Amtrack oUt of the Federal Budget. Further, Amtrack is not a
successful operation, and to subsidize it is to tax the successful so the unsuccessful can
continue to operate, and this is socialism.
Rick Fordham appeared and reported he has worked for the railroad for 14 years, is
a union member, and further, if the ~mt.~¢ksubsidy is cut, many people will lose their jobs,
and Auto Train will also be cut.
After discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to authorize the City Attorney to
prepare the proper resolution to support retaining the Auto Train service between Sanford
and Lorton, Virginia, as long as the operation is profitable. Seconded by Commissioner
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Thomas.
Commissioner ~Mercer moved to amend the foregoing motion to include supporting the
President in his attempt to balance the budget and reduce subsidization of free enterprise.
Seconded by Commissioner Farr and carried over dissenting votes of Commissioner Smith and
Commissioner Thomas.
The Mayor called for the vote on the original motion, as amended, and same was
carried over dissenting vote of Commissioner Smith.
Request submitted from Dr. William H. Runge, DDS, for waiver of the City Code to
permit him to erect a two by three foot professional sign for his practice at 2105 Park
Avenue. The City Manager reported the property is zoned MR-l, the dentist office is a non-
conforming use, and a sign is not permitted. Commissioner Mercer moved to deny the request.
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried over dissenting vote of Commissioner Farr.
The City Manager submitted a request from the Sanford Rotary Club to use the
Civic Center, with alcoholic beverages, on March 29, .1985. Commissioner Mercer moved to
authorize same, after payment of the proper fee. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and
carried.
The City Manager reported that the Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation's residual chlorine requirements conflict with the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency's requirements for same, and he has written a letter to the Department of
Environmental Regulation asking how they have resolved the conflict.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Smith moved to authorize
salary reclassification for Debbie Boston, Police Department, from Clerk Typist E to F,
$14,511.15 annual. Seconded by Commissioner Farr and carried.
The City Manager submitted a memo regarding transportation costs for the new City
Manager and new City Engineer as follows:
M~MORAN DUM
To:
From
Sanford City Commission
City Manager
February 25, 1985
With the appointment of a new city manager and a city engineer, the new IRS rules
will force an early decision on city-owned car use vs car allowance. It appears the
City should take steps now to have transportation ready. This would be to purchase
two cars, get a radio transferred to one and the purchase of a new radio and its
installation in the other. This also requires fuel, repairs, etc. Suggested budget
changes:
City Manager: (6 months)
2-01-02641-6 Motor vehicle replace. $ 6,888.-
02521~0 Gasoline & lubricants 305.-
02412-2 Radio (installation) 90.-
02453-2 Insurance/ automotive & equip. 111.-
$ 7,394.-
City Engineer:
2-01-10642-4
(6 months)
Motor vehicle replace.
$ 6,888.-
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10412-2 Radio (installation) 90.-
10647-3 Radio purchase 701.-
10453-2 Insurance 111.-
$ 8,095.-
Total: $15f489.-
Motor vehicle is state price for 1985 Dodge Aris, 4 dr.
Commissioner Farr moved to purchase the two cars and one radio, and to authorize
budget transfers as recommended by the City Manager. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and
carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner Mercer.
Commissioner Thomas reported that Elmer Brooken, 100 Academy Avenue, had reported
to him that someone had thrown a bag of garbage in his yard. Further, requested the police
to patrol the area more frequently and watch for people illegally disposing of litter. The
Commission referred the request to the Police Liason Commissioner, Commissioner Smith.
On motion of Commissioner Farr, seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried,
Resolution No. 1393 was read in full and adopted. Said resolution being in words and
figures as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1393
A RESOI//fION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
MARCH, 1985, AS "CLFAN UP - FIX UP 5X~H" IN THE CITY OF
WHE~3~, it is the intent of the City of Sanford, Florida, to
maintain all public areas of the City in a clean and healthy manner; and
WHEREAS, the City urges its citizens to maintain their private
property in a clean and healthy manner and to assist the City in maintaining
the public areas of the City in a similar condition, and
~{F~%S, the City Ccmxnission believes that a clean and healthy
a~aosphere fosters civic pride and that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of the City of Sanford, Florida to keep our City clean.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE P~OPLE OF THE CITY OF
S~CTION 1: That the City of Sanford, Florida, adopts March, 1985,
as "Clean Up - Fix Up Month" in the City of Sanford, Florida, and urges all
of its citizens to help maintain private and public areas of the City in a
clean and healthy manner.
SECTION 2: That this Resolution be recorded in the official
minutes of the City of Sanford, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of February, A.D. 1985.
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letter to each civic club and
The Commission authorized the City Manager to direct a
them to join and cooperate in the clean-up campaign.
up.
request
The Commission set March 23, 1985 as their work day to participate in the clean-
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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