040185-Workshop Session MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
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April 1 at 4:00 P, M,
1985
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Workshop Session in
the City Manager's Conference Room in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 4:00
o'clock P. M. on April 1, 1985.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner John Y. Mercer
Commissioner Milton E. Smith
Commissioner David T. Farr
Commissioner Bob Thomas
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
William H. Wight III, President, Karns Insurance Agency, Inc., appeared to discuss
his company's Insurance Summary for the City of Sanford, and made recommendations as
follows:
Agenda.
1. The City contract with an appraisal service, who for a fee, will appraise any
auto damage, determine extent of damage, price the damage which any repair
shop will accept, determine independently if a total loss exists, and if so,
arrange for disposal. Also recommended to use Constitution Appraisal
Resources, a division of Constitution State Service~Company, a subsidiary of
The Travelers, for appraisal services on passenger vehicles, vans and pick-
ups, and a different appraisal service for heavy equipment.
2. Increase the Fidelity Bond for the Public Employees Blanket Bond and Crime
Coverage from $10,000.00 at $401.00 annual premium to $50,000.00, at annual
premium of $765.00.
The Commission authorized to place consideration of same on the April 8, 1985
Police Chief Ben E. Butler and Fire Chief Thomas J. Hickson appeared to discuss
Physical Fitness Programs in the Police and Fire Departments. Chief Butler reported they
are trying to implement a program which will withstand a court challenge. Chief Hickson
reported they will try to consolidate the Fire and Police programs, and will use the fitness
equipment located at the Police Department.
Chief Butler asked the City Physician to cooperate, by not certifying individuals
as fit for City employment when they are obviously overweight.
The chiefs reported they will continue to set goals and report back in 30 to 60
days. The Commissiona asked the Fire Chief to consider the possibility of providing fitness
facilities at the F~re Department, for the Fire Department employees.
The Commission discussed a request from the Lion's Club to erect "Welcome to
Sanford" type signs, on which the local civic clubs could place their insignias, at the four
main entrances to the City. The Commission indicated the City would cooperate and maintain
such signs and permit said signs on City property, if a service organization or local group
would organize the implementation of said signs.
The Commission discussed the survey of low lots and property not in compliance
with the City Code, and authorized the City Manager to discuss same with the City Attorney,
and to submit proposed reasonable and enforceable regulations for same.
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The City Manager reported that the City is changing the traffic signal at the
intersection of First Street and Palmetto Avenue to a flashing red for North-South traffic
and a flashing yellow for East-West traffic. The Commission approved the change.
The City Manager reported he will be out of town April 3, 1985, to attend the
Legislative Hearing on HB 61, to permit municipalities the "Option not to enroll new
employees in the FRS, and the Commission approved same.
The City Manager requested the transfer from Contingency in amount of $8,515.70 to
provide for additional salary and car allowance for the new City Manager, and to approve the
total amount of $87,384.50 expended from the Public Projects fund for materials for the
Downtown Improvement Project, and the Commission approved same.
The Mayor reported plans for the City Commission to meet with the Seminole County
Commissioners on May 6, 1985 at 4:00 P. M., and for a light supper after the meeting.
The Mayor reported tentative plans for the City Commission to meet with the School
Board on June 5, 1985 at 2:00 P. M., in the City Manager's Conference Room.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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