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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Workshop Session in
the City Manager's Conference Room of the City Hall in the City of Sanford,.Florida, at 4:.30
o'clock P. M. on April 20, 1987.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner John Y. Mercer
Commissioner Bob Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
City Manager Frank A. Faison
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Mrs. Doris Thomas, President of the Academy Manor Homeowners' Association,
appeared to report problems with traffic in Academy Manor Subdivision and on Airport
Boulevard.
The Commission directed staff to investigate another entrance into Academy Manor.
Mrs. Thomas reported Mr. Deoreo, a developer, has plans to add seventeen houses,
and construct restrooms for Academy Manor Park, and requested the restrooms not be kept open
all the time, but allow the neighbors to have the keys to control access.
The Commission asked Mrs. Thomas to talk with Jim Jernigan, Director of Recreation
and Parks, regarding the key for the restrooms.
A letter dated April 7, 1987 from A. B. Peterson, Jr., was submitted as follows:
A.B. PETER$ON, .JR., $CV
A.B. t~'ETERSON. I11, CRA
103 WEST COMMERCIAL STREET, P. O. I~OX 1776
TELEPHONE AREA CODE 305/322-6123
REGISTERE. D REAL ESTATE BROKERS
A~ril 7, 1987
Dear Ptmbers:
The City Commission at their Aoril 6th vDrk session tentatively
approved bringing tm for budget discussion funding_ for a full time
administrator for t[~e Henry Shelton Sanford Mnseum Library.
As I understand it referral to budget cu~a;.ittee x.rith a favorable
recomv~endation is parar, Dt~lt to aooroval. The time sequence involved
~,Duld place fundin~ sometime in 3[me unless it can be emoedited.
After funding, ads will be placed in various museum association
.tm~Iications outlying genaral duties, educational requirements, exoeri-
ence and salary range, ie.: Cq~neral duties: administrator, curator,
encourage conmunit~/ kistory projects, oublic relations, ~.~rk vr~t/~ volun-
teer groups and develop organi, zational- olmos; Educational requirements:
preferred adum~ced degree in American H~story or museum, studi~s,
c~nsider bachelor's deg-ree in kisto~,, art or museum studies; Exoeri-
ehce: one year in museum administration, internship acceotable; Salarx-:
~mp. ending on ~ualifications $20,000.00 to $25,000.00 ,net year.
If tlzis project is really forthcoming I foresee abright future for
the ~aseum Libr~Ly. I firmly' believe x..~e kave all that it t~.:es to make
our ,Museum Library an outstanding seat of !mc~.rledge x,.rith our displays
providing s x-~nd~.~ to the past for us and for the future.
~e ball is now in the City Commissi~a's court;
handle it.
ABPJP,/mgs
let' s see h~.: they
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· . _eterson, J~.
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Mr. Peterson and Judge Joe Davis appeared to support the request for a curator for
the General Henry Shelton Sanford Memorial Library and Museum.
The Commission authorized same to be considered at the next regular meeting.
Wes Rinker, leasee of the Municipal Stadium, stated he was appearing to .respond
to recent editorials in the local newspaper regarding discussion of the exchange of the
stadium for School Board property. Mr. Rinker stated he was not willing to vacate the
stadium, and in fact, had expansion plans in the future.
Ted Edwards, attorney for Mr. Rinker, appeared to opine that upon such transfer,
the School Board could condemn the leasehold interest of Mr. Rinker.
The Commission next reviewed a resolution registering strong opposition to the
routing of an expressway through the City of Sanford, and authorized Resolution No. 1478 to
be considered at the next regular meeting.
The City Manager submitted a memorandum from the Director of Engineering and
Planning as follows:
MEMORANDUM APRIL 3, 1987
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
City Manager
Director of Engineering and Planning
French Avenue Railroad Crossing Reconstruction
Mr. Faison:
The attached FDOT letter of March 25, 1987 is the most recent
chapter in our ongoing efforts to have the railroad crossings on
French Avenue at 13th Street and 6th Street improved. We are still
moving toward installation of high grade rubber railroad crossings.
FDOT is now showing a prospective schedule of August to October, 1987
for accomplishment of both these cross-ings. Since the Railroad
requires complete closure of the street during installation of a
rubber crossing, concurrent installation of both crossings is planned.
Actual time for installation and associated road closing should be
approximately 1-week.
One change from prior reports is that the requirement is now seen
for installation of a complete rubber crossing at French Avenue and
13th Street, instead of a composite crossing consisting of rubber for
French Avenue and timber for 13th Street. Review of turning patterns
in the French Avenue - 13th Street intersection has revealed
significant left turning traffic in various directions which creates a
problem with regard to locating an acceptable transition point from
rubber to tember crossing construction. FDOT and the Railroad are
therefore pushing for installation of an all rubber crossing, rather
than a composite. This will increase the cost estimate of City of
Sanford's share from approximately $20,000, now included in the FY
86/87 budget to a new cost estimate of approximately $41,000. I feel
we have no choice in this matter, if we are committed to the rubber
crossing on French Avenue. I highly recommend that we install the
rubber crossing because of longer life and smoother riding
characteristics.
I recommend that the additional approximate $21,000 be earmarked
from current year gas tax revenues.
The Commission authorized same to be considered at the next regular meeting.
The City Manager submitted a memorandum as follows:
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
APRIL 17, 1987
TO:
CITY COMMISSION
FROM:
CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: NEW SALARY SCHEDULE
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As part of budget preparation, I am proposing a change in
the existing City Salary Schedules. There are several
reasons that necessitate such a change in our present
system.
This new schedule is an improved administrative tool
providing management flexibility. New personnel/payroll
software to be introduced this year will implement a need
for schedules that can be computerized utilizing regular
arithmetic deltas.
These new schedules also integrate several separate pay
incentives into established pay grades, thus eliminating
accounting "nightmares".
Some positive aspects of the new schedule are the ability to
effect promotions giving consistent increases and an
improved longevity system.
The cost over and above what would have been, had we kept
the old schedules, with a C.O.L.A. of 1.1% for FY 87/88, is
$129,511.00.
Recommend approval of these new schedules.
attached.)
(Sample page
The City Manager submitted a memorandum recommending increasing the City's
contribution to a structured "Cafeteria Plan" to be contracted through a Third Party
Administrator and implementation to be incumbent upon software replacement.
The Commission requested more information.
The Commission next reviewed the Code Enforcement Board's pending charges against
property at 500 Oak Avenue. The City Manager submitted a letter dated February 9, 1987 from
the City Attorney as follows:
Stenstrom. klclntosh. Julian, Colbert higham,
tttorneys and Counsello~'s at Lmv
Douglas Stenstrom Kenneth %,. Mcln%osh ,Ned N. Julian, Jr.
XYilliam Is. Colbert Prank C..%'higham Clayton D. Simmons
Thomas [.Whigham Robert K. Mclntosh
Strife 22 Sun Bank
Fost Office box1330 Sanforci, l=torida 32~'72-1330 (305)322,2171
February 9, 1987
Frank A. Faison, City Manager
City of Sanford, Florida 3~'
Sanford City Hall
Post Office Box 1778
Sanford, Florida 32772-1778
RE:
STATUS OF PENDING CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD CASES AT
500 OAK AVENUE
Dear Frank:
Upon researching the minutes of the Code Enforcement Board and
Commission meetings, I have determined the status of the three
~'3) cases to be as follows:
(1) CEB Case No. 86-55 - Violation of Resolution 1364A:
T,~e Code Enforcement Board found Mrs. Nestor in non-
compliance of the City Codes, specifically the firewall rating
due to the transoms and the doors, and a fine of $25.00 per day
was assessed immediately. The Code Enforcement Board Order was
signed and hence became effective on September 17, 1986.
The property was brought into compliance when the Commission
granted a waiver of the fire doors on November 10, 1986.
The Code Enfcrcement Board fine runs from September 18,
1986, until November 9, 1986, which is 53 days at 525.00 per day
for a fine of $1,325.00.
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(2) CEB Case No. 86-168 - Violation of Parking:
On September 30, 1986, the Code Enforcement Board found Mrs.
Nestor had electria! wiring and parking violations on her
property and "gave her till October 15th to comply and if she was
still in violation, a fine of ~250.00 per day be imposed". On
October 13, 1986, the Commission granted a waiver of the parking
requirements, on a slx month trial basis, with the stipulations
as follows:
1. Four inches of lime rock base and three inches of mulch
for seven parking spaces and the alley.
2. Curb along the South property line and parking spaces
to be surrounded with curbing to hold the substance.
3. A site-proof fence to be installed on the South property
line.
On October 30, 1986, Mr. Florian, Code Enforcement Officer,
reported the electrial violation was in compliance and the
Engineering Department had accepted the par~i, ng. The ACode
EnforCement Board agreed to' table the issue until there was
clarification on the curbing in reference to wooden curbs versus
concrete. Subsequently the Commission accepted the wooden
curbing~
The fine ran from October' 15, 1986, until October 29, 1986, at a
~ate of $550.00 per day for a total of $3,500.00 unless Mrs.
Nessor has evidence she complied with the Code Enforcement
Board's Order as to both the parking and electrical violations
prior to October 30, 1986.
(3) CEB Case No. 86-189 - Violation for No Occupational License
On October 30, 1986, the Code Enforcement Board found the
property "in violation of Section 16-1 cf Chapter 16 cf the
Sanford City Code at this stage and at the next City Commission
meeting, if she (Z4rs. Nestor) is not granted a waiver, a fine of
$50.00 per day would start immediately." On November 10, 1986,
the Commission granted a waiver of the fire-door requirements.
The Code Enforcement Board fine was conditioned on Mrs. Nestor
not securing a waiver of the fire door requirements. As Mrs.
Nestor -did obtain a waiver of the fire doors, the fine never
began running.
If you should have questions, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
STENSTROM, McINTOSH, JULIAN,
COLBERT & WHIGHAM, P. A.
WLC/lss
Joyce Malone, member of the Code Enforcement Board, appeared to support the fines
as levied.
The Commissidn next reviewed a letter dated April 14, 1987 from the City Attorney
regarding a proposed settlement with Seminole ~P.unty.on the annexation litigation.
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The City Manager submitted a memorandum from the Director of Engineering and
Planning as follows:
MEMORANDUM APRIL 16, 1987
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
City Manager
Director of Engineering and Planning
Purchase option for R. S. Futch Property (1700 Acres)
Mr. Faison:
The attached contract for sale and purchase/option for the
subject property is forwarded herewith. As noted by City Attorney it
appears to be an acceptable form, other than Paragraph 3 of the
Addendum which specifies that the buyer agrees to submit a plan for
wastewater effluent disposal to proper authorities on or before April
25, 1987. At this late date it is essentially impossible to comply
with this provision. If the option is to be executed by the City,
this paragraph should be crossed out and initialled.
Based on information received at our meeting with Department of
Environmental Regulation (Orlando) on April 16 it appears that no
decision could be reached within a period of approximately 2-years
regarding any possible use of this site for effluent treatmetn or
disposal. This is not a question of how much effluent the site could
handle but rather whether or not the site could handle any effluent.
Under these circumstances I certainly could not recommend purchase of
the property. If no decision to purchase could be reasonably made
within the next 2-years it would appear fruitless to execute an option
which will expire on May 25, 1987. It is therefore recommended that
City Commission not authorize the execution of the attached contract.
No action was taken by the Commission.
The Commission next reviewed a DOT permit application and plans for median
improvements along S. Ri 15-600 (17 & 92). The Chairman announced the Sanford Women's Club
__Ww~ ..... iorganizing a civic project, with proceeds to go to this project.
The Commission directed the City Manager to process the application.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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