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the City Manager's Conference Room of the City
3:00 o'clock P.M. on June 19, 1989.
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Hall in the City of Sanford,
Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Workshop Session in
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Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert Thomas
Commissioner A.A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon Howell
City Manager Frank A. Faison
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Present:
City Attorney William L. Colbert
Absent:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The Commission continued consideration of the 1989-90 Budget and the proposed
The Commission authorized deletions from the City Commission Budget-Chamber of
Commerce in the amount of $10,000; and Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $43,635.00.
The Commission authorized additional revenue to Police for one additional officer
in the amount of $32,000; Recreation and Parks for Little League Uniforms in the amount of
in the amount of $20,000; Library/Museum
City Manager receive a pay increase in the
$10,000; Recreation and Parks for equipment
Capital Improvement in the amount of $10,000.
Commissioner Howell recommended the
amount of 6% or 7% plus COLA effective January 1, 1990. Commissioner Eckstein recommended
an increase of 5% including COLA, effective January 1, 1990. The Chairman announced that
this item would be further discussed at the next Workshop Session.
After a short recess, the Chairman welcomed Mack Lazenby, Director of the Sanford
Airport Authority. Mr. Lazenby stated that the Airport Authority approved its 1989-90
Budget on June 13, 1989, and stated that it did not include the $87,500 requested for the
first time from the City of Sanford, as payment in lieu of taxes. Mr. Lazenby stated that
the Airport Authority did not know of Sanford's intention to charge them $87,500, and that
the City Manager briefly mentioned it in a telephone conversation to him. He suggested
that if the Commision wants to address the money issue, that both the Airport Authority and
City Commission meet and discuss the issue. Mr. Lazenby stated he did not know where the
money would come from this budget year, but thought it could be worked out in the future.
He stated that it may be timely due to new appointments on the Airport Authority Board, and
felt the Airport Authority would want to cooperate.
The City Manager stated that he had talked with three key people at the Airport
Authority and did not feel that they were uniformed as to the $87,500 request from the
City. He suggested that the Mayor table the Airport Authority Budget until the City has
received confirmation that the figure would be included in the Fiscal Year 1990 budget.
Mr. Lazenby stated that it was never discussed as he felt it was "illegal" to
charge the Authority the way the City is handling it.
The City Manager stated that it was not "illegal", that payment in lieu of taxes
is for Fire/Police services, and that he had spoke with the Airport Authority's Attorney
Bill Hutchison who also assured him that it was legal. He stated there was no reason to
delay these charges another year, and that Sanford needed the revenue due to its tight
Fiscal Year 90 Budget.
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meeting of the Airport Authority to consider the payment.
Mr. Lazenby countered that delaying the
postpone or put-off the Citys request, but that
agreements; that the $87,500 would not make or
payment one more year was not a play to
he didn't want to "rush-in" to any
break the Citys' budget; that a budget
change to the Airport Authorit¥'s Budget can be done at any time during the upcoming year;
and that he has some suggestions regarding the City's budget; that he wanted to establish
an attitude of cooperation; that the Authority has no contingency or reserve.accounts.
The Chairman ased Mr. Lazenby to address the Airport Authority and find out the
following: (1) Can or will they address/pay the $87,500 request; (2) If no, why not; (3)
If they feel it is illegal, to show why; (4) What other ideas or options is the Airport
Authority offering.
The next item of business was a Presentation on Boys and Girls Clubs of Central
Florida, Inc. Commissioner Howell introduced John Mitchell, President and Frank
Moletteire, who gave a brief presentation on the Clubs programs and activities. Mr.
Mitchell stated that they have over 1200 clubs and are located in every state, and have had
clubs in Orange and Osceola County since 1944. He said they do not compete with nor are
they intended to replace a Recreation Department, but were designed to help youth from all
backgrounds. He also stated that the Industrial Engineers did a study for the Boys and
Girls Clubs two years ago, and recommended Sanford
County to have the program. He stated that they
Kiwanis, Health and Rehabilitative Services and the
as the number one city in Seminole
also work closely with the East-West
Police Departments to help direct
youngsters. Mr. Mitchell stated he had met with the City Manager, Commissioner Howell, and
Jeff Monson a few weeks ago and toured the Westside Recreation Facility. He recommended
that the Commission consider leasing to Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Inc., the
Westside Recreation Facility for a fee of $1.00 a year for five years. The Club would
offer programs on both personal and educational programs, leadership programs, cultural and
physical education programs. The Club would provide staff, transportation, insurance and
start up fees. They would ask the City to assume the utility payments and maintenance of
the building, and would appoint a local Steering Committee to serve as an Advisory Board.
The Ciub would acquire necessary funding, possibly from United Way.
The Commission spoke favorably of the request, and requested staff to prepare a
position paper to be submitted in two weeks.
Mr. Mitchell distributed invitations to all Commissioners, Police Chief, Director
of Recreation and Parks, and City Manager for a Bus Tour on July 19th, 1989, to tour
several of the Boys and Girls Club facilities already in operation.
The Chairman thanked both Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Moletteire for their presentation,
and advised they would be contacted with the City's decision.
The Historic Preservation Board submitted proposed changes to the Historic
Preservation Ordinance. After some discussion, Commissioner McClanahan stated he felt
the changes were in order, except the requested change on Page 3 whereby the Board members
would not be required to be residents or taxpayers of the City. He stated the reason he
disagreed is because every decision made by this Board can have a monetary effect on
Sanford's residents. The concensus of the Commission was the same, and the Chairman
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The Commission reviewed the Agenda for the June 26, 1989 Regular Agenda.
Commissioner Eckstein questioned the City Manager about Item No. 5, Litigation
Representation. The City Manager explained that the Mayor had been served this week
concerning litigation regarding an accident whereby Randy Robison was injured in 1983.
He stated he had advised City Attorney to proceed with representation.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
M/~Y O R
Attest:
F City Clerk