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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 29, 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
Deputy City Clerk Rosa M. Rotundo
Absent: City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The first item of business was discussion of a Bi-Racial Committee, initiated by
Commissioner Thomas. Commissioner Thomas reported he will table same until he can research
what other communities are doing about a Bi-Racial Committee.
The City Manager submitted a request from The Housing Authority of the City of
Sanford, Florida, for the City Commission to appoint three members to the Sanford Housing
Authority effective May 20, 1985. Further, that six persons have expressed an interest in
serving on said board. The Commission authorized the City Manager to ask the Sanford
Housing Authority Executive Director for complete resumes on those who want to serve, and
designated same as an Agenda Item for meeting of May 13, 1985.
William L. Hutchison, Attorney, appeared and reported he represents the operators
of the Holiday Inn at the Marina, and requested the City to subordinate the City's land
rights in favor of a mortgage for funds to be used for a new lounge, a "Handy-Way type"
store, and renovation of said Holiday Inn. He reported he had given the City Attorney a
draft of the proposed document.
The City Manager reported the previous Commission had approved the concept of the
subordination of the land to a mortgage on the motel.
The Commission authorized the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution for
said subordination, and called a Special Meeting at 4:45 P. M. on May 1, 1985 to consider
the approval of same.
The City Attorney reported he had reviewed documents pertaining to the lease of
the marina to Monroe Harbour, Inc., and a proposed lease to Beda Marine of a portion of the
parking lot for boat display, and the City is the proper entity to lease the property to
Beda Marine, but will need the consent of Monroe Harbour for same, since Monroe Harbour has
the right of first refusal on the rest of the marina property not currently under lease to
them. The Commission authorized to discuss same at Regular Meeting on May 13, 1985, and
authorized the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate lease for same.
The City Manager submitted damage inspection reports and estimated costs in amount
of $83,800.00 to repair same, in the Monroe Harbour Marina, and reported the City is filing
a lawsuit against Starline Corporation and Monroe Harbour Marina, who sub-let space for the
operation of the cruise ship Star of Sanford.
The Commission next discussed appointment of a member to the Board of Adjustment
for a three year term. The Mayor reported the City needs a Talent Bank, and resumes on file
of all individuals who would like to serve on a City board. The Commission authorized to
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discuss possible appointees to the Board of Adjustment at Workshop Session May 6, 1985.
The City Manager submitted 1984-85 Golf Course improvements at Mayfair Country
Club submitted by Seminole Clubs, Inc., and an Accountant's Annual Certificate for Lease
Year ending March 31, 1985. The Commission discussed the lease requirement for the Auditor
to submit an Opinion on the annual report, and requested said Opinion.
The City Manager reported that the owner has allowed the time to expire on
Condemnation Report No. 84-1112, Group 78, 901 Sanford Avenue, and the City is scheduling
the demolition of same. The Commission asked that discretion be used in evicting the
tenants, and they be helped to find other suitable housing.
The City Manager reported that due to annexation, the City is extending into
Florida Power Corporation's designated service area, and they no longer wish to work out
territorial exchanges and transfers with Florida Power and Light Company, and are requesting
a franchise with Sanford. Further, they will attend the May 20, 1985 Work Session to
discuss same.
The City Manager submitted a request from Peggy Nestor to purchase the Cultural
Arts Building at Fifth Street and Oak Avenue. The Commission reported the building is not
for sale.
The City Manager reported the Florida City and County Management Association
Annual Conference is May 1 through 4, 1985, and he had made reservations to attend, but he
is retiring April 30, and neither Mr. Faison nor Steve Harriett will be able to attend. The
Commission authorized Mr. Faison to attend or to send a representative to said conference.
The City Attorney reported he had researched City Code Section 13-7, pertaining to
draining and filling low lots and vacant land, and in his opinion, it is not enforceable in
its present form. The Commission authorized the City Attorney to prepare the proper
ordinance to amend the City Code to delete same from the City Code.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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