070390-Work Session 18 2 MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida ~[lly ~,
Tuesday, July 3, 1990 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, in the City of
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon Howell
City Manager Frank A. Faison
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The City Commission continued consideration of the 1990-91 Budget.
City Manager submitted a revised proposal, which included the continued freezing
of positions currently frozen, the elimination of 14 positions, to be determined on the basis
of Less than Critical Need and Class Specific, plus the elimination of three of four firemen
positions, and the elimination of COLA. City Manager reported that if said proposal is
implemented, a balanced general fund budget would be possible as an alternative, assuming a
millage increase is unacceptaable.
Commissioner Thomas stated that he was in favor of a millage increase, and offered
a proposal whereby specific personnel responsibilities would be rerouted within certain
departments.
Commissioner Howell stated that he was.'-in favor of COLA, and that said funds should
come from reserves. The Commission concurred to pay 3% COLA, effective October 1, 1990, from
Reserves.
City Manager reported that terminated employees will be given a 60 day informal
notice of termination, with a 30 day formal notice.
Personnel Director stated that a meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, July 5,
1990, with terminated employees, and that every effort will be made to help said employees
procure new employment.
City Manager reported that the proposed Budget, incorporating revisions discussed
today, will be before the Commission for acknowledgement at the July 23, 1990 Regular
Meeting, that the County Property Appraiser will be notified of the current year rolled-back
rate of 6.6004, that the proposed millage rate of 6.8759 mills can be reduced, but not
increased, and assuming no changes will be made, a public hearing will be scheduled in
September for final adoption of said proposed Budget.
Commissioner Eckstein asked when it would be appropriate to discuss proposed
£eorqanization of Parks and Recreation Departments.
The consensus of the Commission was to fill the position of Public Works Director
upon his retirement, to promote within, and to freeze other positions as necessary.
City Manager presented various letters requesting financial assistance from the
City. Commissioner McClanahan stated that it was inappropriate to consider said requests at
today's Work Session.
The Mayor asked that the Commission consider approving funds in amount of $1,700.00
regarding Greater Seminole County Chamber of Commerce's request, and that said expenditure
be funded by Scenic Improvement Board monies. The consensus of the Commission was to approve
said expenditure, to be funded by Scenic Improvement Board funds.
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Commissioner Howell requested' a monthly report regarding Marina Isle tenants'
payment schedules, plus figures regarding the Seminole Mall project, and a breakdown of
participation fees.
Commissioner McClanahan stated that he would like the Commission to consider the
three parcels as surplus, as outlined in Director of Engineering and Planning's memo dated
June 28, 1990, and to proceed with the sale of Said properties. The consensus of the
Commissi6n was to declare parcels as surplus, and to sell said properties.
Commissioner Howell proposed that monies generated by the sale of said properties
be earmarked for recreational facilities.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
M 'A- Y ~ -R
ity Clerk